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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
Waimea, HI
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
Houston, TX
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
Houston, TX
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
Houston, TX
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
Houston, TX
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
Utrecht, Netherlands
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
Houston, TX
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
Houston, TX
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
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