Gabby Leehey
Round Rock,TX
Summary
My name is Gabby Leehey and I am a recent graduate from California State University Channel Islands. I graduated with my BA in Early Childhood Studies while working full-time as a nanny. I am a dedicated individual with over 10 years of experience in providing personalized care to children from diverse backgrounds. I have a proven track record of creating safe and nurturing environments and building trusting relationships with families. I am committed to helping children reach developmental milestones and succeed in their academic goals. I enjoy creating a safe and nurturing environment, planning fun activities, and ensuring children's physical and emotional well-being. I always maintain a compassionate and patient demeanor, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. With that being said, I am a pursuing educator who is prepared for the role of being a teacher and fostering student development and managing classroom dynamics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Conejo Valley Unified School District
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Nanny
Family Nanny
02.2019 - 11.2024
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in care
- Transported children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments
- Organized activities to enhance children's physical, emotional, and social well-being
- Provided support during bedtime routines including reading stories or singing lullabies
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for the children in my care
- Cultivated an atmosphere of trustworthiness among the families I worked for
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills when dealing with challenging behaviors
- Developed creative activities to engage children in learning through play
- Organized daily routines including meal times, nap times, and educational activities
Student Teacher
Conejo Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Education
Masters of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Arizona City, AZ10-2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES (ECS)
California State University Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA12-2023
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - LIBERAL STUDIES
Moorpark College
06.2020
Skills
- Good Communication
- Teamwork
- Behavioral Modeling
- Group Teaching Abilities
- Activity Planning
- Problem Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Classroom organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Conejo Valley Unified School District
08.2023 - 11.2024
Student Teacher
Conejo Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Nanny
Family Nanny
02.2019 - 11.2024
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - LIBERAL STUDIES
Moorpark College
Masters of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES (ECS)
California State University Channel Islands
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