Gloria Haukap
St. Louis,Missouri
Summary
It is my mission to become a master advocate for youth. Through education, empathy, and best learning practices I am dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth. I am willing to expose myself to a variety of challenging learning experiences to set myself apart as an exceptional educator. I am seeking opportunities to enhance my current skill set and extend my abilities. Through various experiences, it is my intent to enhance student learning through student-teacher relationships, effectively evaluating student's needs to ensure regular growth, engrossing students in content, and maintaining effective classroom discipline.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Educator
Youth In Need
08.2024 - Current
- Fostered resiliency among families facing adversity through the development of relationship and access to community-based supports.
- Maintained accurate documentation of each family''s progress, goals, and challenges, ensuring compliance with program requirements and facilitating data-driven decision making.
- Coordinated meetings and workshops to educate parents on child health, mental health and personal development.
Guide
City Garden Montessori
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Junior High Assistant and Lead Guide
- Created and adapted instruction for students with a wide range of ability level
- Used summative and formative data to guide grouping for small group instruction
- Tutored a small group in English Language Art
- Planned various outings that aligned to designed instruction
- Planned a whole group performance
- Collaborated with Junior High team, Instructional coach, SPED and Behavior Intervention Team
- Before Care Coordinator
Family Coach
Almost Home
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported mothers maintain a healthy emotional and mental balance while parenting
- Coached and help mothers with reflections and action plans
- Facilitated child development and personal living skill activities for families
- Held mothers accountable to program requirements
Learning Specialist
Confluence Academy
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Created supplemental instruction for small groups
- Created behavioral, relational and academic goals for key students
- Coordinated with core content class teachers
- Used in class and assessment data to adapt instruction
- Delivered concent through various online platforms
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Jamaa Learning Center and Fanning Middle School
04.2013 - 05.2019
- Developed critical thinking skills
- Designed writing opportunities that developed student writing structure, tone, and connections
- Ensured alignment between curriculum standards, assessments, and instructional materials
- Increased student comprehension by implementing diverse instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
Certified Substitute Teacher
Various Public, Private, and Charter Schools
08.2011 - 03.2014
- Implemented or improvised instruction for Preschool through 8th grade classes.
- Lead in general education classroom, all of the specials or related arts subjects, and multiple special education class settings.
- Mediated, adapted, or advocated during difficult behavior scenarios
Student Teaching Position
Carr-Lane Visual and Performing Arts Middle School
01.2013 - 04.2013
Student Organization Leader
InterVarsity, Harris-Stowe State University
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Recruited students for campus program
- Prepared presentations and activities for college students
- Participated in giving a presentation for a regional conference
- Organized interactive displays and coordinated events during campus fair
Educational Outreach Intern
Missouri History Museum
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Prepared classroom materials for a Writing Workshop for children ages 11-18
- Had one on one sessions with students to help them develop creative writings
- Contacted schools and local organizations in St. Louis to inform them of the opportunities available for their students, via phone and emails
Education
Bachelors of Science - Education-Middle School, Social Science
Harris-Stowe State University
05.2013
Skills
- Commitment to Advocacy
- Collaboration
- Empathy
- Creative Initiative
- Adaptability
- Evaluate and Problem-Solve
- Organize and Implement
- Approachable and Safe
Timeline
Family Educator
Youth In Need
08.2024 - Current
Guide
City Garden Montessori
08.2021 - 07.2024
Family Coach
Almost Home
01.2021 - 08.2022
Learning Specialist
Confluence Academy
01.2019 - 06.2020
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Jamaa Learning Center and Fanning Middle School
04.2013 - 05.2019
Student Teaching Position
Carr-Lane Visual and Performing Arts Middle School
01.2013 - 04.2013
Certified Substitute Teacher
Various Public, Private, and Charter Schools
08.2011 - 03.2014
Educational Outreach Intern
Missouri History Museum
08.2011 - 01.2012
Student Organization Leader
InterVarsity, Harris-Stowe State University
08.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelors of Science - Education-Middle School, Social Science
Harris-Stowe State University
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