Kaylee Gallo
Ord,NE
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Grand Island Public Schools, skilled in developing curriculum and implementing positive reinforcement strategies. Adept at fostering student motivation and engagement, I excel in creating inclusive learning environments that promote academic success and family involvement. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes through innovative teaching practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Contributed to the development of annual curriculum maps, ensuring alignment with state standards and grade-level objectives.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques.
- Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
3rd Grade Teacher
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with administrators and classroom teacher on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Intentionally planned lessons to meet Colorado Academic Standards.
- Differentiated learning opportunities to meet unique needs of students.
- Used a positive behavior system to promote desired behaviors.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Integrated technology resources to promote 21st century thinkers through collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Used Blooms taxonomy to create engaging lessons that require higher order thinking skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collected and analyzed data through a variety of formal and informal assessments.
Student Teaching
Prairie Crossing Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
Online Teacher
Outschool
06.2020 - Current
- Navigated technical difficulties in organizing virtual classrooms, adapting lessons where necessary and supporting students in accessing lessons successfully.
- Developed lesson plans to engage students online, holding class accountable and generating greater comprehension and learning.
- Designed field-based, individually led field trips and associated assignments to further enrich student experience.
- Graded assignments and attributed letter grades to students for performance on assignments of varying complexity and difficulty.
- Supported student conflict resolution through individual mentoring and coaching.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Tutor
Self
01.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, math, and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests and college entrance exams.
Dental Assistant
Sweetpea Children's Dentistry
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2021
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Learning Assessments
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Educational Settings
- Developing Curriculum
- IEP Monitoring
- Performance Goals
- Family Involvement
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
Student Teaching
Prairie Crossing Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023
Online Teacher
Outschool
06.2020 - Current
Tutor
Self
01.2016 - Current
Dental Assistant
Sweetpea Children's Dentistry
01.2014 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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