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Kathleen Gallagher

Menasha,WI

Summary

In the 12 years I have been teaching, I have had the privilege to work and learn along side amazing educators, principals, and educational staff. In those years, I developed a sense of what relationships in education look like. I am a firm believer in advocating for my students and collaborating with colleagues to best meet my students' needs. Having gotten to work with diverse learners, from newcomer EL students to students with disabilities, I take pride in my ability to effectively implement curriculum while meeting the needs of my classroom. I am particularly passionate about working with students who need extra layers of support. Furthermore, as I have gained experience in my career, I have found an interest in working with university students to foster their knowledge of best practices in the classroom, as well as a love of teaching.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade Teacher

Appleton Area School District
Appleton, WI
09.2019 - Current
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Directed student council initiatives and activities (2023- current)
  • Worked with Clinical II students from UW Oshkosh in 2024-2025
  • Explored advanced literacy methodologies through master's program coursework and research.

ESL Teacher

School District Of Holmen
Holmen, WI
10.2014 - 06.2019
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse ESL student needs.
  • Designed assessment tools to measure student progress effectively.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to integrate ESL resources across curricula.
  • Provided ESL- related staff development in collaboration with a colleague

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
12-2012

Skills

  • Collaborative teaching
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Student-centered learning

Timeline

4th Grade Teacher

Appleton Area School District
09.2019 - Current

ESL Teacher

School District Of Holmen
10.2014 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point