Janine Gallant
Winchester,VA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Department Chair
Winchester Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department and school staff.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with administration, counseling, and other departments.
- Managed department budget.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Screened 30-60+ new students per year.
- Organized the groupings and facilitated WIDA Access testing for over 200 students per year.
ESOL Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
01.2015 - Current
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased ESL students' English levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Collaborated with content teachers to integrate scaffolds and strategies to support English Learners in core content areas.
- Taught Biology and Environmental Science curriculums as self-contained classes for English Learners to provided additional support for those that could benefit
ESL Tutor
Hampton City Schools
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one sessions focusing on academic subject areas for Kindergarten, 3rd and 5th grade students under the direction of the grade level teacher and an ESL teacher.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Assistant Teacher
LaPetite Academy
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided instruction to children from 13 months to 10 years old
Substitute Teacher
Source4 Teachers
01.2014 - 06.2014
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
ESOL Student Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Facilitated small group activities and instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning based on grade and English acquisition levels.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Assisted refugee students with learning school and bus expectations.
Native English Teacher
Gyeongsanbuk-do Office of Education
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Created engaging and interactive lessons based on materials provided
- Taught students about acceptance of differences in others
- Conducted Writer's Workshops
- Created educational and interactive bulletin boards
- Produced cultural lessons to expose students to aspects of American culture.
Substitute Teacher
Hampton City Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Lead Tutor
A+ Ability Plus
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Provide students with lessons to improve reading and writing
- Collect data from assessments
- Supervise a second tutor
Native English Teacher
Reading Town/Wonderland
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Created engaging and interactive lessons based on materials provided
- 1st through 9th grade lessons focused on Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing based on a picture book or early chapter book.
- Preschool and Kindergarten lessons were focused on Speaking with a focus on daily language usage
- Support the facilities in exposing students to aspects of American culture.
Program Operations Manager
Communities in Schools of Wake County
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Collaborated with the program coordinator and volunteers to provide after school homework and tutoring assistance
- Organized and maintained the volunteer and donor files
- Trained new volunteers and provided some training to a new Development Director
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help after school.
Assistant Program Coordinator
Communities in Schools of Wake County
01.2005 - 01.2007
Work Study
01.2002 - 01.2006
Education
Masters of Education in K-12 Teaching English as a Second Language -
Jones International University
Centennial, CO06.2014
Bachelors of Science in Zoology and Minor in Italian Studies -
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12.2006
Skills
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Financial Leadership
- Service Delivery Oversight
- Systems Organization
- WIDA Assessments for English Learners
- Classroom Management and Discipline
Certification
Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License
- English as a Second Language PreK-12
- English
- Middle Education 6-8: Science
- Biology
- Earth and Space Sciecne
120 Hour TESOL Certificate
Timeline
ESOL Department Chair
Winchester Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
ESOL Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
01.2015 - Current
ESL Tutor
Hampton City Schools
01.2014 - 01.2015
Assistant Teacher
LaPetite Academy
01.2014 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher
Source4 Teachers
01.2014 - 06.2014
ESOL Student Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
01.2014 - 05.2014
Native English Teacher
Gyeongsanbuk-do Office of Education
01.2012 - 01.2014
Substitute Teacher
Hampton City Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
Lead Tutor
A+ Ability Plus
01.2011 - 01.2012
Native English Teacher
Reading Town/Wonderland
01.2009 - 01.2011
Program Operations Manager
Communities in Schools of Wake County
01.2007 - 01.2009
Assistant Program Coordinator
Communities in Schools of Wake County
01.2005 - 01.2007
Work Study
01.2002 - 01.2006
Masters of Education in K-12 Teaching English as a Second Language -
Jones International University
Bachelors of Science in Zoology and Minor in Italian Studies -
North Carolina State University
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