Gillian Howard
Boys and Girls Club of Alpena
Alpena
4
years of professional experience
Dedicated education and youth development professional with experience as Instructional Assistant, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, and Youth Development Professional. Expertise in building relationships with children and families, promoting social-emotional development, and creating safe, engaging environments. Collaborates effectively with educators, adapts support strategies, and fosters positive experiences for children across developmental stages.
Work History
Youth Development Professional
1 Year 2 Months- Facilitate engaging programs that promote personal growth and social skills among youth.
- Facilitated engaging programs that promoted personal growth and social skills among youth.
- Developed positive relationships with youth, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive programs tailored to individual needs.
- Developed strong rapport with families, ensuring their involvement in supporting the growth of their children within our programs.
Long Term Substitute
1 Year 7 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Assessed student progress alongside instructional coaches, administrators, and grade level teachers in order to provide feedback for continuous improvement.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning a positive learning environment.
Instructional Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Collaborated with special education staff to create inclusive learning environments for students with disabilities.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
- Working to obtain Bachelor of Elementary Education with a Minor in Special Education.
- Dean's List for Spring and Fall semesters in 2023 and 2024.
- Maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
High School Diploma
Skills
Inclusive Program Design
Program development
Lesson planning
Individualized Student Support
Student Behavior Support
Classroom Management
Family Collaboration
Professional Communication
Relationship Building
Goal setting
Student inclusion
Timeline
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Alpena
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Long Term Substitute
Willsub/Red Rover
11.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Instructional Assistant
Alpena Public Schools
09.2022 - 11.2024Read More
Liberty University
No Degree from Elementary Education
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Petoskey High School
High School Diploma
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