Gabrielle Grys
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and passionate educator with strong relational skills eager to return to the classroom. Demonstrated success in creating engaging learning experiences and fostering collaborative environments to promote positive outcomes for students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Youth Minister
Holy Family Catholic Church
07.2023 - Current
- Built rapport with teenagers and guardians through hosting church programming and engaging in the wider Brentwood community
- Created meaningful experiences for high school students by planning and chaperoning retreats, social outings, mission trips, and weekly Youth Nights.
- Designed and publicized all communications from the Office of Youth and Young Adults
- Orchestrated fundraisers and parish-wide social events
High School Social Studies Teacher
McGavock High School
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Named McGavock High School Teacher of the Year (2023)
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet diverse student needs for the following courses: College Preparatory United States History, Cambridge United States History, and Civil Rights
- Collaborated with fellow U.S. History teachers to design common assessments and analyze student performance data
- Facilitated administration and teacher relationships and coordinated administrative tasks as Lead Teacher for the 11/12th Grade Team in the Academy of Hospitality and Finance during the 2022-2023 School Year
- Designed professional development materials for both in-school use and for district-wide trainings
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Margaret Allen Middle School
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Designed engaging 8th Grade U.S. history lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Developed, administered and evaluated quality formative and summative assessments.
- Coordinated administrative responsibilities and facilitated relationships between administrators and teachers as the 8th Grade Team Lead
Education
Master of Arts - American History
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education And History
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05-2018
Skills
- Supporting English Language Learners
- Small Group Facilitation
- Navigating digital resources and online curriculum or assessment platforms
- Collaboration
Timeline
High School Youth Minister
Holy Family Catholic Church
07.2023 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
McGavock High School
07.2020 - 06.2023
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Margaret Allen Middle School
07.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - American History
Gettysburg College
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education And History
Vanderbilt University