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Overview
Work History
Education
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EDUCATION VOLUNTEERING
YOUTH COACH VOLUNTEERING
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Interests
Certification
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GAIL HOOKAILO

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Engaging Elementary School Teacher dedicated to equipping young students with the necessary skills for educational and social/emotional success and well-being. Demonstrates wide range of academic knowledge while fostering a nurturing and enthusiastic environment that sparks student engagement and agency. Collaborates closely with parents and fellow educators to provide comprehensive learning and emotional support tailored to the unique needs of each child.

Together, we all rise up!

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Teacher, Transitional Kindergarten
09.2023 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Managed Transitional Kindergarten hybrid classroom with the Child Development Center (CDC). Directed support staff from the CDC and LBUSD. Planned and taught with CDC Co-Teacher.
  • Created engaging enrichment activities to utilize and reinforce the attention abilities of our diverse scholars in alignment with the Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF).
  • Identified struggling students early and provided additional support through Small Group Instruction (SGI), one-on-one instruction, modified lesson plans and flexible seating.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and families as part of Student Support Teams (SSTs). Successfully changed placement for high-needs student.
  • Implemented positive classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Pioneered Interactive Storytelling and wrote/composed songs and chants to support behavioral, social, and academic structure and growth.

BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Teacher, Kindergarten Support & 3rd Grade
08.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Kindergarten: Designed whole and targeted SGI as well as differentiated assessments for two different general education kindergarten classrooms and one K/1 Special Day Class.
  • 3rd Grade: Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Integrated Social Emotional Learning into lessons by incorporating diverse views and materials into the curriculum as well as student-centered perspectives.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Served as a committee chairperson focused on community outreach and family involvement initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.

BEACH INDEPENDENT STUDY

Teacher, 4th Grade Online
08.2021 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Developed secure and positive bonds with my class of 65 4th graders by creating a welcoming online environment complete with online recess activities and tutoring hours.
  • Assessed the effectiveness of remote instructional methods by regularly reviewing course materials and making adjustments as needed to ensure optimal student outcomes.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected changes in technology or scheduling while maintaining high-quality instruction for all students involved.
  • Utilized various online platforms for efficient lesson delivery, creating engaging virtual classroom environments that accommodated diverse learning styles.

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Student Teacher, 4th Grade GATE/Excel
08.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Developed an interactive History Social Sciences (HSS) unit on the four regions of CA Geography by writing and implementing an online unit using Google Earth, incorporating Google Slides and Nearpod called, "Flight Over CA."
  • Constructed Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons in order to manage online classroom during the Covid-19 pandemic: Communication and daily check-ins; reviewed the previous day's accomplishments and set goals and personal/group learning targets for each new day.
  • Promoted building a classroom culture founded upon trust, respect, perseverance, and kindness; each focus treated as a unit topic, culminating in a cross-curricular project of writing poetry based on empathy.

15TH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Teacher Candidate, Kindergarten Fieldwork
08.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Differentiated ELA program for Kindergarten students including students with advanced and at grade level capabilities as well as emerging ELL students.
  • Implemented an integrated Kindergarten ELA unit: "Beginning, Middle, and End Stories." Based unit on an anchor text and connected it to PE CCSS (nutrition and movement) and HSS CCSS (maps, places in the neighborhood). Students mastered defining the beginning/middle/end of a story, and collaborated to write a self-published Book complete with cover, title page and illustrations.
  • Conducted PE lessons in outdoor areas using oral, written, and visual commands in English and in Spanish.

FREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Recreation Aide

Job overview

  • Conducted Kindergarten student group safely in outdoor exercise and play.
  • Set up and broke down equipment and supplies used in activities, focusing on safe handling and storing.
  • Designed songs/games for behavior management and incorporated yoga based breathwork.
  • Supervised playground before and after school: Led group activities, monitored student social interactions in order to keep the outdoor time safe, fun, and fair.

ONCE UPON A STORY

Storyteller & Book Sales, Keyholder

Job overview

  • Produced bi-weekly Story Time for children ranging from birth to approximately 8 years old
  • Selected books, determined themes, developed songs and a question/answer time to draw in new customers and retain old ones
  • Wrote content for store website including book reviews to keep clients informed of stock and recommendations.

CREATING FINANCIAL CLARITY

Bookkeeper

Job overview

  • Responsible for the secure access to the bank, credit, mortgage, and investment information and data of over 15 clients throughout CA
  • Reconciled client accounts using Intuit QuickBooks.

Education

CA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH
Long Beach, CA

Multiple Subject Credential Program from Elementary Education
2020

University Overview

THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Arts from Cultural Anthropology
1996

University Overview

STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY
Stockholm, Sweden

Study Abroad from Cultural Anthropology
1994

University Overview

Skills

  • Google Classroom: Docs/Slides
  • Canvas
  • Kahoot!, ClassDojo, Nearpod, BrainPop
  • Interactive Storytelling
  • Original Song & Dance Composition
  • Self-awareness & Cultural Sensitivity
  • Relationship Building
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Patience

EDUCATION VOLUNTEERING

EDUCATION VOLUNTEERING

FREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Long Beach, CA: 2016-2019

  • Meet the Masters (MTM) Chairperson
  • Fremont Theater Program (FTP) Co-Chair

YOUTH COACH VOLUNTEERING

YOUTH COACH VOLUNTEERING
  • AYSO Soccer, Coach and Team Parent
  • USYVL / United States Youth Volleyball League Marina Vista Park, Coach: Co-ed undefeated 12+ Team, 2 years
  • USYVL / United States Youth Volleyball League Marina Vista Park, Site Director

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

PTA HONORARY SERVICE AWARD: CA State PTA, Fremont ES, 2019

HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA: 3rd Place Finish Youth 8, 1992

US JUNIOR NATIONAL CREW TEAM: Rowing Camp Selectee, 1991

Interests

Interests

Archery, Rock Climbing, Paddle Boarding, Sewing/Costuming

Certification

  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing - 2021

Languages

French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Swedish
Elementary

Timeline

Teacher, Transitional Kindergarten
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher, Kindergarten Support & 3rd Grade
BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher, 4th Grade Online
BEACH INDEPENDENT STUDY
08.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teacher, 4th Grade GATE/Excel
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2020 - 12.2020
Teacher Candidate, Kindergarten Fieldwork
15TH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2019 - 03.2020
Recreation Aide
FREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Storyteller & Book Sales, Keyholder
ONCE UPON A STORY
Bookkeeper
CREATING FINANCIAL CLARITY
CA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH
Multiple Subject Credential Program from Elementary Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Bachelor of Arts from Cultural Anthropology
STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY
Study Abroad from Cultural Anthropology
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing - 2021

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