Gabriella Dunne
Yorktown Heights,NY
Summary
Experienced with developing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to create productive learning environment. Strong understanding of child development and pedagogical strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Iona Preparatory Lower School
09.2018 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Organized engaging field trips that reinforced curriculum concepts and broadened student perspectives on various topics.
- Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
SEIT
TheraCare
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Provided targeted support for struggling learners, using data-driven instruction to address specific skill gaps and improve overall performance.
- Collaborated with families to develop home-based support strategies, bridging the gap between school and home learning environments.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations for behavior.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate student progress accurately and inform data-driven instruction.
Teacher - Kindergarten
NYC DOE - PS 359
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Teacher - Kindergarten
NYC DOE
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education And Literacy
Iona University
New Rochelle, NY02-2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood (B-2) And Elementary Education (1-
Iona University
New Rochelle, NY05-2011
Skills
- Special needs support
- Mathematics teaching
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Project-based learning
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom management
- Multitasking and organization
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Professional Certificate , Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
- Professional Certificate , Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- Classroom Teacher , Initial Certificate , Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)
- Professional Certificate , Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)
- Professional Certificate , Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
- Initial Certificate , Students With Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2)
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Iona Preparatory Lower School
09.2018 - Current
SEIT
TheraCare
05.2016 - 08.2018
Teacher - Kindergarten
NYC DOE - PS 359
08.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher - Kindergarten
NYC DOE
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Professional Certificate , Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
- Professional Certificate , Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- Classroom Teacher , Initial Certificate , Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)
- Professional Certificate , Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)
- Professional Certificate , Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
- Initial Certificate , Students With Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2)
Master of Science - Special Education And Literacy
Iona University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood (B-2) And Elementary Education (1-
Iona University
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