Joi Gallant

•APE:
•Provided differentiated instruction in order to meet the needs of students with special needs within the age group of kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12), in an adaptive physical education setting.
•Developed, adapted, and implemented specialized physical education lesson plans and health plans appropriate for this group.
•Ensured that each student’s unique needs were met each class time.
•Delegated support staff.

SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL:
•Worked in an intimate setting, directly with special education teachers and supported them however they saw fit.
•Worked directly with students with specific learning and behavior needs in 1:1, small group, and whole class setting.
•Assisted students in returning to the least restrictive environment within their neighborhood school.
•Demonstrated persistence and patience and was had a supportive and encouraging attitude towards students with unique learning, social, and emotional needs.
•Demonstrated I can be flexible while working in a flexible environment.

Emily Dickinson Elementary School-Special Education
Long -Term Substitute Intervention Teacher-8/22-1/23
• Teaches/Assists Special Education students through intervention services
• Supervises several paras and plans schedules and instruction per each student’s IEP/504
• Have a working relationship with all staff, students, parents, and community partners

• Collaboratively working with a team to plan and implement IEP/504 services to best suit all student's needs
• Collect data and monitor students progress

• Learned effective strategies for classroom management, developed my teaching philosophy
• Learned how to teach to a diverse group of students.
• Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
• Worked effectively in a team environment

• Supported host teacher by teaching third and fourth grade Common Core Standards
• Executed creative, customized lesson plans
• Observed and evaluated teaching methods of host teacher, and other teachers within school and evaluated for efficacy
• Prepared all Science lessons
• Assessed, recorded, and reported student development in all Elementary academic subjects.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring all students' succeed at their highest levels
• Demonstrated knowledge of differentiated teaching styles
• Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
• Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.

• Facilitated, guided, and implemented lesson plans for toddler and preschool aged children
• Tutored a young girl during her kindergarten school year in reading, math, and writing.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
• Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
• Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
• Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.

• Managed team of twelve employees
• Supervised all aspects of running resort facility
• Made/managed daily and weekly schedules for employees
• Bought and prepared food for on-site restaurant and gift store
• Managed guests and reservations
• Maintained and enriched property itself
• Coached and resolved conflict by modeling appropriate behaviors for establishment
• Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships

• Taught Summer rock climbing camps for children ages 8-16
• Directed, monitored, and managed day's activities and safety aspects for camp
• Co-planned and organized day’s events.
• Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
• Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy.