Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Kristen Gallander M.A.

Kristen Gallander M.A.

Kapaa,HI

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Hawaii Department Of Education
Waimea, HI
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
  • Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
  • Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
  • Addressed individual student needs and accommodated learning differences.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Led or moderated classroom discussions and guided exploratory thought.

Science Teacher Grades 6-12

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.

7th Grade 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.

6th Grade 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 Grades 6-11

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

Certification in College Access Counseling - College Access Counseling

Rice University
Houston, TX
06.2022

Certificate in Teaching - Education

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Houston, TX
08-2018

Master of Arts - Psychology

Humboldt Cal Poly
12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Saint Thomas
Houston, TX
05.2010

Skills

  • Multi-Cultural Awareness
  • Lesson Planning
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Records Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Student Engagement
  • Cross-disciplinary Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Lecture Development
  • Faculty Communication
  • Educational Technology
  • Assessment Techniques
  • Learning management systems
  • Subject expertise
  • Academic research
  • Exam writing

Accomplishments

Taught English in Japan to Adults and Children from July 2023 - December 2023

Deans List University of St.Thomas

Certification

  • Hawaii Standard Teaching Certification
  • College Access Counseling Certification
  • TEKS Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher

Hawaii Department Of Education
07.2022 - Current

Science Teacher Grades 6-12

Memorial Private School
09.2021 - 04.2022

7th Grade Science Teacher

Humble Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2021

6th Grade Science Teacher

Fleming Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Science Teacher Grades 6-11

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
  • Hawaii Standard Teaching Certification
  • College Access Counseling Certification
  • TEKS Certification

Certification in College Access Counseling - College Access Counseling

Rice University

Certificate in Teaching - Education

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow

Master of Arts - Psychology

Humboldt Cal Poly

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Saint Thomas
Kristen Gallander M.A.