Kimberly Gagliano
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
July 1999-June 2014 (15 years)Worked at Edgewood Community Developmental School ( taught K-8th grades)
*Beginning Teacher Onsite Mentor 2005-2007
* 2012-2013 ECU intern teacher in classroom
* 2002-2014 Served on OSHA, School Improvement Team, Media technology team, and assisted with all Special Olympics (bowling,swimming, basketball, and track/field)
August 2014-July 2020 (6 years) Worked at Mount Olive Middle School (3 years resource, 1.5 years Inclusion, 1.5 years self contained grades 7th and 8th)
August 2020- Present (4 years) Work at Rosewood High School ( all 4 years teaching Life Skills)
*2021-2023 Member of Achievement Mentor (program) and mentored 2 at risk students from RHS
* 2021-2023 Member of Rural Teacher Leader Cohort
* 2022-present- School Improvement Team
* 2022-present PLC Chair for the EC department
*2022-present IEP Chairperson
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Education Teacher
Rosewood High School
Goldsboro, NC
08.2020 - Current
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Enhanced student comprehension by using differentiated instruction techniques and tailoring lesson plans to individual needs.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Advocate for exceptional education students daily within our school community, raising awareness about their unique needs and abilities.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management techniques and creating clear expectations for conduct.
- Mentored new teachers in Exceptional Education Department, sharing insights gained from years of experience in our field.
- Helped students daily with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Exceptional Education Teacher
Mount Olive Middle School
Mount Olive, NC
08.2014 - 07.2020
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classrooms environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by using differentiated instruction techniques and tailoring lesson plans to individual needs.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to improve academic outcomes.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Edgewood Community Developmental School
Goldsboro, NC
07.1999 - 06.2014
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education of Mentally Handicapped Grades K-12
East Carolina University
Greeneville, NC 05.1999
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Group and individual instruction
- Inclusive classrooms
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Classroom Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Growth Mindset
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
Asist Athletic Director 2023-present
I assist Athletic Director like an Assistant AD- I assist with money, set up/break down,making announcements, and locking/unlocking doors.
Timeline
Exceptional Education Teacher
Rosewood High School
08.2020 - Current
Exceptional Education Teacher
Mount Olive Middle School
08.2014 - 07.2020
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Edgewood Community Developmental School
07.1999 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education of Mentally Handicapped Grades K-12
East Carolina University