Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Computer And Software Training
References
Professional Development
Key Qualifications
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Pamela Gillins

Westborough

Summary

Pam is also a strong team member. She is a researcher who contributes excellent ideas during team planning and supports young team members in their professional development. She is a team builder and developed positive relationships with her colleagues and our school community. She has excellent written and verbal skills when communicating with parents and administrators and is often praised for her professionalism by members of the staff. Mrs. Gillins is an accomplished professional who brings joy and creativity into her classroom. She is consistently well prepared and builds strong relationships necessary for children to be successful. Pamela has an excellent work ethic, she takes her job and the education of her students very seriously and personally, therefore, she is constantly planning, readjusting, and collaborating with her peers to ensure her students have the highest quality and most meaningful education. Her hard work and dedication always shows with the growth of her students in a year’s time. She has exceptional data/test scores and has proven to create lifelong global learners and thinkers. Pamela has an excellent rapport with her students and colleagues. She often takes the initiative as a leader. Innovative Instructional Coordinator with background in designing effective curriculum and developing comprehensive training programs for diverse learning environments. Possess strong skills in technology integration, instructional strategies, and collaborative leadership to enhance educational outcomes. Significant impact made through improving curriculum standards and teacher effectiveness, leading to better student performance and engagement across various subjects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Humanities Curriculum Coordinator, Grades 2-6

Grafton Public Schools
Grafton
10.2024 - Current
  • Curriculum Leadership: Oversaw the development, implementation, and evaluation of school and district curricula, ensuring alignment with state standards. Led curriculum revisions, created instructional materials, facilitated teacher training, and analyzed student data to optimize learning outcomes.
    Instructional Coaching & Professional Development: Provided in-structional coaching and designed professional learning experiences for educators, focusing on new curriculum implementation, modifications, and effective instructional strategies. Assessed evaluation methods and incor-porated feedback for continuous improvement.
    Effective Teaching Practices: Implemented diverse instructional strate-gies, including whole class, small group, and individualized learning, to maximize student comprehension and engagement. Developed enrichment and remedial programs to address diverse learning needs.
    Classroom Management & Student Support: Achieved effective class-room management, fostered student engagement, and prioritized the safety and well-being of students, volunteers, and teacher assistants.
    Collaboration & Communication: Collaborated with, supervised, and evaluated Teacher Assistants. Cultivated positive relationships with volun-teers, parents, peers, and administration.
    Program Development & Implementation: Planned and implemented educational programs designed to prepare students for future academic success by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and engage-ment in challenging tasks.
    Data Analysis: Accountable for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting da-ta related to curriculum effectiveness, student performance, and instruc-tional practices to inform curriculum development and improve student outcomes.

Special Education Tutor

Hanscom Primary School
Hanscom Air Force Base
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided direct support to individuals and/or small groups of students based on Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Prepared instruction materials according to teacher guidelines. Monitored student progress, recorded performance data and communicated such to special education liaison. Under the direction of the classroom teacher or special education liaison, modified and adapted instruction according to a student’s IEP. Promoted appropriate social interaction and behavioral compliance for students. Performed other tasks assigned by the Coordinator of Special Education. Aided in the development of classroom activities, retrieval of materials, and coordination of activities. Worked with small groups within the classroom. Monitored hallways and other activities outside of the classroom (including recess, and snack). Completed administrative tasks (copying, laminating, etc.) requested by the classroom teacher

Elementary Teacher, Grade 2

Gallberry Farm Elementary School
Hope Mills
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Demonstrated knowledge in all subject areas. Guided the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicated these objectives to students. Planned instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do. Created or provided learning experiences that developed students’ abilities and required the application of higher order thinking skills. Employed a variety of instructional strategies that considered individual learning styles and performance levels. Organized instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; taught for understanding and/or mastery; provided students with practice and extension opportunities as needed. Assessed student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; provided reports of student progress as needed. Used assessment data to inform instruction. Created a classroom learning environment that was engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown. Carried out the school’s code of conduct and procedures in a fair and just manner. Gave assignments that reinforce classroom instruction. Communicated student progress and development to students’ providers. Provided written assessments, referrals and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs. Participated in IEP meetings as required. Participated in professional growth opportunities. Modeled learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students. Attended staff or team meetings and served on staff committees such as school improvement team, peer teaching teams and school fundraising committees. Assisted the administration in constructing and implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Designed and facilitated a professional development seminar about Thinking Maps for teachers. Collaborated with colleagues, administration and support staff to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students. Built positive relationships with students in support of their academic and social development. Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students. Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employed instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives

RTI Coordinator/Teacher

Aliamanu Elementary School
Honolulu
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Managed and analyzed the collecting of data from instructional assessments to identify areas of academic strengths and needed growth or support. Applied evaluative methods to measure students’ assessments (diagnostic, formative, summative) to identify students’ needs and entered students’ data into the school’s data system to prepared developmental programs to improve student’s academic performance. Collaborated and planned with the schools’ administration team, grade levels, student support teams, and instructional support aids to develop a strategic work plan for supporting focal students. Supported and advised the school’s administration with the analysis of a variety of student performance data to guide instruction and assess the impact of the school’s RIT approach and instructional change objectives and strategies. Planned and delivered additional support across the school to ensure a high level of student learning and engagement. Collected students’ performance data and continued academic progress monitoring. Attended all faculty meetings and participated in all school-sponsored professional development activities. Participated in student support team and IEP meetings as appropriate. Planned and presented research-based instructional approaches and collaborated with teachers to determine strategies appropriate for the specific needs of learners. Furnished best-practice instruction in English/language arts to targeted groups of students with the objective of dramatically accelerating the academic achievement. Ensured instruction was equally effective to students across all ethnicities, language backgrounds, and genders.

RTI, Small Group Reading

AP Hill Elementary School
Petersburg
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Planned and delivered appropriate curriculum content to students. Planned, taught and assessed writing. Assessed students’ learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs. Used the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities. Maintained order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management. Supervised students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills). Collaborated with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students. Communicated regularly with parents. Ensured compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools. Demonstrated commitment to improving professional competence.

Education

Masters in Literacy -

American College of Education
Illinois
04.2025

Orton Gillingham - Comprehensive, Phonological Training

IMSE
01.2024

M.S.T Elementary Education -

State University of New York Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Bachelor of Law - Sociology

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON, Canada

Skills

  • Instructional design
  • Data analysis
  • Professional development
  • Educational coaching
  • Collaboration
  • Training materials development
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Excellent communication
  • Teaching strategies

Computer And Software Training

  • Microsoft
  • Google Suite
  • Zoom

References

  • Vicki Smith, Assistant Principal (Retired), Gallberry Farm Elementary School, Pam is also a strong team member. She is a researcher who contributes excellent ideas during team planning and supports young team members in their professional development. She is a team builder and developed positive relationships with her colleagues and our school community.
  • Amy Clewis, Instructional Coach (Retired), Gallberry Farm Elementary School, She has excellent written and verbal skills when communicating with parents and administrators and is often praised for her professionalism by members of the staff.
  • Dawn Collins, Principal, Gallberry Farm Elementary School, Mrs. Gillins is an accomplished professional who brings joy and creativity into her classroom. She is consistently well prepared and builds strong relationships necessary for children to be successful.
  • Darlene Trujillo, Mentor, Upchurch Elementary School, Pamela has an excellent work ethic, she takes her job and the education of her students very seriously and personally, therefore, she is constantly planning, readjusting, and collaborating with her peers to ensure her students have the highest quality and most meaningful education. Her hard work and dedication always shows with the growth of her students in a year’s time. She has exceptional data/test scores and has proven to create lifelong global learners and thinkers. Pamela has an excellent rapport with her students and colleagues. She often takes the initiative as a leader.

Professional Development

  • SEI Endorsement
  • Academically Gifted
  • RTI Math
  • Thinking Maps
  • Response to Intervention: Reading Strategies That Work

Key Qualifications

  • Curriculum Leadership
  • Instructional Coaching & Professional Development
  • Effective Teaching Practices
  • Classroom Management & Student Support
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Program Development & Implementation
  • Data Analysis

Timeline

Humanities Curriculum Coordinator, Grades 2-6

Grafton Public Schools
10.2024 - Current

Special Education Tutor

Hanscom Primary School
09.2023 - 03.2024

Elementary Teacher, Grade 2

Gallberry Farm Elementary School
08.2018 - 12.2019

RTI Coordinator/Teacher

Aliamanu Elementary School
02.2017 - 06.2018

RTI, Small Group Reading

AP Hill Elementary School
01.2016 - 07.2016

Masters in Literacy -

American College of Education

Orton Gillingham - Comprehensive, Phonological Training

IMSE

M.S.T Elementary Education -

State University of New York Potsdam

Bachelor of Law - Sociology

Carleton University
Pamela Gillins