Sarah Gallagher
Middle Village,New York
Summary
Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new competencies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Queens High School for the Sciences
Jamaica, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
Social Media Coordinator
St. Stanislaus Kostka CAQN
Maspeth, NY
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Lead social media strategy development and content creation across platforms, driving engagement through creative storytelling, and community outreach.
- Monitor social media metrics and audience behavior patterns to optimize content strategy and drive sustained community growth.
- Responsible for the annual yearbook, collaborating with students and teachers to encapsulate the highlights of each school year.
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Stanislaus Kostka CAQN
Maspeth, NY
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
Secondary History Teacher
Archbishop McHale College
Tuam, Ireland
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Mentored students in historical research methodologies and essay writing techniques, providing individualized guidance for examination preparation.
- Participated in cross-departmental initiatives to integrate history with other subjects, enhancing students' interdisciplinary understanding..
Permanent Substitute Teacher
St. Stanislaus Kostka CAQN
Maspeth, New York
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Executed emergency lesson plans across multiple subjects while maintaining high educational standards, and student engagement.
- Developed and enforced behavioral management plans.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
5th/6th Social Studies Teacher
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy
Middle Village, NY
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed an interactive Social Studies curriculum that fostered critical thinking and cultural awareness while maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Implemented project-based learning strategies in Social Studies, integrating multimedia resources to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Queens College
Flushing, NY06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Studies 7-12
Queens College
Flushing, NY06-2021
High School Diploma -
The Mary Louis Academy
Jamaica, NY06-2016
Skills
- Historical research
- Interactive learning
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Differentiated instruction
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Historical analysis
- Critical thinking
- Archival research
- Analytical writing
Certification
- Social Studies, Grades 7-12, Initial Teaching Certification, New York State, July 2021
- Virtus Training, September 2016
Affiliations
- McNiff School of Irish Dance, Teacher, Sept. 2016 - Present
- St. Stan's Cheerleading CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Cheerleading Director, Sept. 2017 - June 2023
Publications
- Gallagher, Sarah G., "Exposing the Governmental Amnesia of the Human Rights Violations that Occurred in the Magdalene Laundries" (2023). CUNY Academic Works. https://academicworks.cuny.edu/qc_etds/16.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Irish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Queens High School for the Sciences
09.2025 - Current
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Stanislaus Kostka CAQN
10.2024 - 07.2025
Secondary History Teacher
Archbishop McHale College
10.2023 - 06.2024
Social Media Coordinator
St. Stanislaus Kostka CAQN
09.2022 - 09.2025
Permanent Substitute Teacher
St. Stanislaus Kostka CAQN
09.2022 - 06.2023
5th/6th Social Studies Teacher
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - History
Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Studies 7-12
Queens College
High School Diploma -
The Mary Louis Academy