MIRANDA GALASON
Byrd Elementary School
Burbank,IL
12
years of professional experience
Compassionate education professional with over 10 years of experience supporting diverse learning needs in preschool and elementary settings. Expertise in creating inclusive classroom environments and fostering academic, social, and emotional development. Skilled in classroom support, lesson planning, student observation, and behavior guidance. Currently completing a Bachelor's degree at Saint Xavier University while gaining hands-on teaching experience through student teaching.
Work History
Student Teacher
4 Months- Plan and deliver first-grade lessons that support students' academic growth and development.
- Provide instruction in foundational reading, phonics, mathematics, and other elementary subjects.
- Utilized hands-on activities, visual supports, and modeling to enhance student comprehension of new concepts.
- Monitored student understanding through classroom observations and formative assessments to tailor instruction.
- Provided individual assistance and collaborated with mentor teacher and school staff to foster student learning.
Paraprofessional
1 Year 10 Months- Assisted classroom teachers in delivering tailored instruction to address students' individual learning needs.
- Fostered a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment to enhance student engagement and collaboration.
- Used patience, encouragement, and positive reinforcement to support student engagement and classroom participation.
- Encouraged appropriate social behaviors, positive communication, independence, and respect for others.
- Helped create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and school staff to facilitate academic and social success for students.
Preschool Teacher
10 Years 6 Months- Planned and supported age-appropriate learning activities to promote children's academic, social, emotional, and developmental growth.
- Established safe, welcoming classroom environment fostering comfort and support for children.
- Developed lesson materials, classroom displays, and hands-on activities to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Monitored children's behavior, learning, and development to identify individual needs and support progress.
- Observed children's behavior, learning, and development to monitor progress and identify individual needs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Expected
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Skills
Instructing
Classroom Management
Monitoring
Student Assessment
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Positive Reinforcement
Differentiated Instruction
Active Listening
Client relations
Timeline
Student Teacher
Byrd Elementary School
08.2026 - 12.2026Read More
Paraprofessional
Dorn Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2025Read More
Preschool Teacher
Sandbox Preschool
12.2014 - 06.2025Read More
Moraine Valley Community College
Associate Degree from Early Childhood Education
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Saint Xavier University
Bachelor's Degree from Early Childhood Education
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