Gia Galasso
Lake Zurich,IL
Summary
Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Intern
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding by implementing creative activities and interactive teaching methods.
- Boosted class participation by designing engaging group projects and discussions.
- Implemented differentiated learning strategies, addressing individual student needs and abilities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with clear expectations, consistent discipline, and effective classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, coordinate lesson plans, and ensure curriculum continuity.
Clinical Teaching Student
Oakland Elementary School
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Mentored struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Assessed student needs through regular formative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Implemented project-based learning assignments for deeper understanding of course material, leading to higher retention rates.
Clinical Teaching Student
Trinity Lutheran Elementary School
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Mentored struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Assessed student needs through regular formative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
Clinical Teaching Student
Glendale Elementary School
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Mentored struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
Babysitter
08.2016 - Current
- Improved child safety by monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Managed schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely transportation to extracurricular activities while maintaining open communication with parents regarding scheduling needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Organizational management
- Classroom management
- Public speaking
- Proficient in technology
Certification
- Licensed Elementary Teacher- 2023
- ESL endorsement-2024
Accomplishments
4.0 GPA at Illinois State University- 2020-2024
Achieved dean's list every semester at Illinois State University- 2020-2024
Timeline
Teaching Intern
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Teaching Student
Oakland Elementary School
02.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Teaching Student
Trinity Lutheran Elementary School
02.2023 - 03.2023
Clinical Teaching Student
Glendale Elementary School
09.2022 - 11.2022
Babysitter
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
- Licensed Elementary Teacher- 2023
- ESL endorsement-2024
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