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Kristen Gallander

Three Rivers,CA

Summary

I have completed a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Psychology, with an internship in Neuropsychology. Rice College Access Counseling Certification has prepared me to provide support for first-generation students interested in attending college or university. Professional development within education and work experience with "at-risk youth" allows me to support individual and group outreach services that are dedicated to improving young people’s quality of life, enhancing a student's sense of belonging, and increasing their self-awareness. My goal is to help clients overcome adversity and to become healthy and productive citizens.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Science Teacher

Waimea Canyon Middle School
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science.

Science Teacher

Memorial Private School
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
  • Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.

Science Teacher

Humble Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
  • Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into Scientific concepts.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
  • Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
  • Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of 504 and ELL students requiring extra support.

Science Teacher

Fleming Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Administered standardized tests in accordance with TEKS testing programs.
  • Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum Texas's core educational standards.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.

Science Teacher

Holy Trinity Episcopal School
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
  • Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.

Applications Specialist

GENDX
04.2015 - 04.2017

Provided Protocol instruction in a laboratory setting for Human Leukocyte Antigen Typing.


Ran QPCRs, Gel Electrophoresis, Illumina Next Generation Sequencing.


Provided technical support for HLA typing data.

Research Technician

Baylor College Of Medicine
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
  • Performed Cell Biology Experimentation within the National Collaborative for Macromolecular Imaging.
  • Reported results and improved experimentation methods after feedback.
  • Techniques: Cell culture, and Cryo electronmicroscopy

Intern in Neuropsychology

Baylor College Of Medicine
09.2008 - 05.2010
  • Administered Cognitive Tests to Alzheimer’s patients for research.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports for research.
  • Wrote papers and scientific posters with results.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical And Mental Health Counseling

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2025

Certification in College Access Counseling - College Access Counseling

Rice University
Houston, TX
06.2022

Master of Arts - Behavioral Neuroscience

Humboldt Cal Poly
Arcata
12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Saint Thomas
Houston, TX
05.2010

Skills

    Culturally Responsive Sheltered Instruction

  • Google Classroom
  • Learning Strategies
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Multi-Cultural Awareness

Certification

  • Hawaii Standard Teaching Certification
  • College Access Counseling Certification

Timeline

Science Teacher

Waimea Canyon Middle School
06.2022 - 07.2023

Science Teacher

Memorial Private School
09.2021 - 04.2022

Science Teacher

Humble Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2021

Science Teacher

Fleming Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Science Teacher

Holy Trinity Episcopal School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Applications Specialist

GENDX
04.2015 - 04.2017

Research Technician

Baylor College Of Medicine
08.2014 - 04.2015

Intern in Neuropsychology

Baylor College Of Medicine
09.2008 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Clinical And Mental Health Counseling

Walden University

Certification in College Access Counseling - College Access Counseling

Rice University

Master of Arts - Behavioral Neuroscience

Humboldt Cal Poly

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Saint Thomas
Kristen Gallander