Gail Stewart Gray
Greenbelt
Summary
Passionate educator with strong skills in classroom management and assessment strategies. Committed to fostering collaboration among staff and families to drive student achievement and support diverse learning needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Chapel Forge E.C.E.
Bowie, MD
08.2025 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Developed lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance student participation and comprehension.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on student development and address concerns.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Lead Teacher and Teacher, Pre-K 3 and 4
Roots Public Charter School
15 Kennedy Street N.W.
07.2004 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Mentored new teachers, fostering professional growth and instructional improvement.
- Facilitated collaborative meetings to enhance teaching strategies and student engagement.
- Monitored student progress, adjusting interventions to support diverse learning needs.
- Mentored and trained new teachers on curriculum standards and classroom management strategies.
Teacher, Pre-K3
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Washington D.C.
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Maintained meticulous student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Educated students individually and in small groups through creative curriculum activities.
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for program improvement and intervention strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student's' varying requirements and interests, including a few on the autistic spectrum.
Teacher, Grade 2
JO Wilson Elementary School
660 K. Street N.W. Washington D.C.
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects for enhanced student engagement.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and improve outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Clinton, IA09-2010
Skills
- Classroom management
- Instructional best practices
- Group and individual instruction
- Training and mentoring
- Collaborative teaching
- Parent-teacher communication
- Assessment strategies
- Department leadership
- Student needs assessment
- Data-driven instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Time management
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Chapel Forge E.C.E.
08.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher and Teacher, Pre-K 3 and 4
Roots Public Charter School
07.2004 - 07.2025
Teacher, Pre-K3
University of the District of Columbia
06.2003 - 06.2004
Teacher, Grade 2
JO Wilson Elementary School
09.2001 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University