Jamie Gallup
Albany,NY
Summary
Driven and hardworking professional with a proven track record of increasing student success rates. Looking to leverage problem-solving skills and build upon 7+ years of education experience by transitioning into the education technology space.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Pittsfield Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
- Created organizational system to keep track of family feedback to ensure issues were resolved that resulted in an overall 20% increase in satisfaction
- Developed and implemented school-wide initiatives to promote positive school culture amongst peers and adults
- Analyzed data from fall benchmark scores to design and provide appropriate lessons so that 100% of students scored higher on their winter benchmark scores
- Prepared summer reading camp materials, educational literature, lessons and technology for 45 students in which 94% of students strongly agreed that camp made them better readers
Teacher
KIPP Foundation
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Taught virtually and in-person students of differing English language proficiency, learning styles, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data on student progress in all core subjects to better meet student needs so that over 70% of students increased their benchmarking scores from fall to winter
Teacher
Pioneer Charter School Of Science
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Organized quarterly curriculum event shares where family members, community stakeholders and school staff viewed student work
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans in all subjects in agreement with Massachusetts State and Common Core Standards and utilized educational technology to assist in lesson formation
Tutor
The Graide Network
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided timely and effective feedback on assignments from elementary, middle and high school students throughout the country
- Completed three courses on providing students with meaningful, growth-focused feedback
- Collaborated with multiple veteran teachers and other graders to norm grades and reflect on rubrics
Counselor
Outward Bound USA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Aimed to narrow the achievement gap by providing 40 BPS students an opportunity to experience hands-on STEAM learning on the island
- Maintained 100% sight and sound at all times, providing 24-hour emotional and physical support to students
- Developed strong connections with families through daily communication and transparency
City Year Corps Member and Service Leader
City Year New Hampshire
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Coached team of 6 first year, young adult corps members while teaching and mentoring elementary school aged children
- Collaborated with Impact Manger and school administration to foster a positive school relationship
- Implemented literacy engagement night and achieved attendance of over 1/3 the student population with their family members
- Coached an after-school FIRST robotics team of 20 students and facilitate STEAM learning
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI04.2016
Skills
- Elementary School Education
- Counseling
- Distance Learning Platforms
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Title I Knowledge
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Performance Assessment
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Timeline
Teacher
Pittsfield Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
Teacher
KIPP Foundation
07.2020 - 11.2021
Teacher
Pioneer Charter School Of Science
08.2019 - 06.2020
Counselor
Outward Bound USA
06.2019 - 08.2019
Tutor
The Graide Network
10.2018 - 06.2020
City Year Corps Member and Service Leader
City Year New Hampshire
08.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor