Penny Gallins
NEWPORT NEWS,VA
Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Grade 4
Newport News Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Analyzed academic performance data to identify areas for improvement and drive targeted interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environments to support diverse learning needs.
Teacher Grades 2, 4, 1
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
08.1987 - 06.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered student participation and enthusiasm for learning.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student comprehension and retention of core subjects.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create supportive learning environments tailored to individual student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VABachelor of Arts - Political Science, Speech Communitcation
University of Richmond
Richmond, Va.01-1980
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Elementary education
Accomplishments
Chair Va. Association Independent Schools Accreditation committee
Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling training (LTRS)
Implemented Lexia Core 5 instruction
Virginia Literacy Partnership training to administer VALLS testing
Chair Principal Advisory Committee
Lead teacher grade 4
Gifted and talented training
Timeline
Teacher Grade 4
Newport News Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Teacher Grades 2, 4, 1
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
08.1987 - 06.2018
No Degree - Elementary Education
Christopher Newport University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Speech Communitcation
University of Richmond