Helen Gallagher
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Substitute Teacher
San Jaun Unified School District
12.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Assistant Coach
Hui O Hawaii, Capital Outrigger
03.2003 - Current
- Coach paddlers correct canoe paddling and steering technique
- Volunteer at CSUS aquatic center for Paddling and rowing events
Retired Teacher
SCUSD
09.1985 - 06.2015
- Taught and managed classroom activities and evaluated student progress
- Coordinated ELD education, testing, and reporting at school site
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, grades, and various expenses for classroom activities
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
Education
BA, California Teacher Credential - Geography and Teacher Education
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA06.1985
Skills
- Literacy Development
- Special Education Support
- Student Engagement
- Multicultural Awareness
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Lesson Implementation
Certification
California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
June 1985 to June 2025
Certified to teach Multiple subjects K-12, Certified as Language Development Specialist in
Timeline
Elementary Substitute Teacher
San Jaun Unified School District
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Coach
Hui O Hawaii, Capital Outrigger
03.2003 - Current
Retired Teacher
SCUSD
09.1985 - 06.2015
BA, California Teacher Credential - Geography and Teacher Education
Humboldt State University
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