Meghan K. Galgano
Valley Stream
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
North Shore Day School
Glen Cove
09.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Instructed preschoolers on recognizing colors, shapes, and letters during interactive lessons.
- Integrated play-based learning strategies into daily curriculum activities.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social and emotional growth.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to encourage positive behavior.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's developmental needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and development.
- Organized educational materials and resources for effective learning experiences.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
Kindergarten Leave Replacement
Robert W. Carbonaro
Valley Stream
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored student progress and adapted teaching strategies accordingly.
- Created a positive classroom environment fostering cooperation and respect.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning at home.
Nursery Teacher
North Shore Day School
Glen Cove
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Managed classroom of thirteen 3 and 4 year olds, fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
- Teach children to identify shapes, colors, numbers, and letters, while providing them with foundational life skills and preparing them for their next stage of education.
- Use a variety of teaching methods, including artistic expression, educational play, and storytelling.
- Facilitated guided group activities to enhance children's social skills and cooperation.
- Plan/prepare lessons by gathering and setting up workstations.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom, ensuring a conducive learning space for all students.
- Constant communication with parents providing updates and progress on their child.
Lab Facilitator
Leo F. Giblyn
Freeport
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Instructed students on effective Chromebook use to facilitate classroom engagement.
- Operated various classroom equipment, including Smart TVs and document cameras, to enhance instructional delivery.
- Supported students and staff with technology needs to enhance learning experiences.
Teaching Assistant
Leo F. Giblyn Elementary
Freeport
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Coordinated and facilitated learning activities, including small group instruction in math, reading, and writing, to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson implementation, demonstrating instructional skills, supervision, and effective communication to support classroom dynamics.
- Participated in meetings and training workshops to enhance educational knowledge and apply best practices in teaching.
Kindergarten Leave Replacement
St. Mary’s Elementary School
Manhasset
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Guided learning for 21 students, fostering academic and social development.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to children.
- Differentiated curriculum to address the multimodal learning needs of the students.
- Facilitated daily writing workshops and small reading groups, enhancing literacy skills through engaging explorations.
- Collected, analyzed, and maintained data on student assessments.
- Published weekly newsletter to inform families of student progress and classroom activities.
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Freeport Union School District
Freeport
01.2016 - 06.2016
Student Teacher
Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School
Freeport
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans aligned with Common Core curriculum, utilizing resources like BrainHoney and GoMath to enhance student engagement.
- Adjusted teaching methods to meet individual needs of students with 504 plans and IEPs, fostering inclusive learning environments.
- Delivered engaging lessons to large groups to enhance learning.
4th Grade Self-Contained Special Education Classroom
Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School
Freeport
- Supported children with disabilities including autism, ADD, ADHD, epilepsy, and social and emotional disorders through targeted interventions.
- Modified lessons to support individual learning requirements.
- Delivered small group instruction for 14 children, tailoring approaches to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention strategies for diverse learners.
- Participated in faculty, CSE, and 504 meetings.
Education
Masters - Elementary Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-2015
Sacred Heart Academy
Hempstead, NY06-2010
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Developmental milestones
- Developmental assessment
- Differentiated teaching
- Play-based learning
- Educational technology
- Parent collaboration
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Developmental milestones
- Developmental milestones
Certification
- Early Childhood Education, pending
- Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
North Shore Day School
09.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Leave Replacement
Robert W. Carbonaro
03.2025 - Current
Nursery Teacher
North Shore Day School
08.2023 - 03.2025
Lab Facilitator
Leo F. Giblyn
09.2018 - 01.2023
Teaching Assistant
Leo F. Giblyn Elementary
09.2018 - 01.2023
Kindergarten Leave Replacement
St. Mary’s Elementary School
04.2018 - 06.2018
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Freeport Union School District
01.2016 - 06.2016
Student Teacher
Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School
09.2015 - 12.2015
4th Grade Self-Contained Special Education Classroom
Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School
Masters - Elementary Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adelphi University
Sacred Heart Academy