Gabriella Pridie
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Middle School Science Teacher with a robust background in STEM integration and classroom management, honed at Dysart Unified School District and Success Schools. Spearheaded a thriving dance and cheer program and mentored teacher interns, showcasing exceptional leadership and communication skills. Proven expertise in fostering student engagement and collaborative learning as shown through AzSci State Assessment scores that superseed state averages.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Success Schools
Surprise
07.2022 - Current
- I am currently a 5th and 6th grade science teacher at Arizona Charter Academy Success Schools.
- I am also a co-lead coach for our science department.
- I also work with teacher interns and student teachers finishing their practicum hours through Ottawa University.
Middle School and Elementary Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
Surprise, Arizona
07.2017 - 05.2022
- During my time with the Dysart Unified School District, I worked as a fifth-grade English teacher and a sixth- to seventh-grade Science teacher.
- I also helped train new hire teachers.
- In my second year, I began a dance program for our 5th-8th grade students.
- This program continued to develop and grow with performances at Phoenix Suns games, high schools, winter parades, and more.
Education
Masters of Education and Technology Integration -
Northern Arizona University
Buckeye, United States05.2020
Skills
- Ability to multitask
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Leadership
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative learning
- STEM integration
- Project-based learning
- Scientific inquiry
- Science fair coordination
- Hands-on learning
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Technology integration
References
- Nicole Harris, Success Schools, nharris@azcharter.com, 623-512-5036
- Jordan Beckman, Success Schools, jbeckman@azcharter.com, 719-290-0544
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/16/94
Affiliations
- Accomplished Figure Skater securing first place in adult high beginner at Cactus Classic 2024.
- Head Coach of ACA Cheer who placed 3rd, 4th, and 5th at CAA Prelims in 2025.
Accomplishments
- Received APS Fund My Classroom in Fall of 2024
- Graduated from NAU Masters Program with a 4.0 GPA
Certification
- Jr High Science Certification Arizona
- Coach Level 1 NFHS
- Cheer and Dance Safety Certification NFHS
- Accredited Interscholastic Coach NFHS
- Protecting Students From Abuse NFHS
Sudden Cardiac Arrest NFHS - Coaching Cheer and Dance NFHS
- Fundamentals of Coaching NFHS
- First Aid, Health, and Safety NFHS
- Concussion In Sports NFHS
- Athlete Protection Course USA Cheer
- CAA Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Success Schools
07.2022 - Current
Middle School and Elementary Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
07.2017 - 05.2022
Masters of Education and Technology Integration -
Northern Arizona University
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