Tatiana Galota
Pennsburg,PA
Summary
Skilled Second Grade Teacher with experience in creating engaging lesson plans aligned to state curriculum standards. Strengths include exceptional classroom management, strong communication skills and a focus on fostering academic growth within students. Proven success in developing creative learning environments and implementing effective strategies for behavioral management. Committed to enhancing overall student success by promoting productive learning atmospheres. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Seven Generations Charter School
Emmaus, PA
08.2015 - Current
- Planned, developed and wrote integrated teaching lessons using the EIC (Environment as an Integrating Context) model
- Developed classroom lesson plans that fulfill state standards while also being integrated with the social and natural community surroundings of the school
- Worked collaboratively with community and school members to ensure a student-centered, constructivist approach across the curriculum
- Designed and implemented multiple collaborative service-learning projects
- Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
- Served on school committees including MTSS Behavior
- 2016: Student Assistant Program trained and currently participates as an active member of the school's SAP team assisting parents and students with needs outside of the school environment
- Served as grade level liaison team during 2018-2021, 2023-2024 school years
- Mentor teacher to new second grade teacher during 2020-2021 and 2023-2024 school year.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a second grade classroom.
- Actively participated in staff development workshops designed to improve teaching skills.
- Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
- Created an environment that fostered positive learning experiences for second graders.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
- Utilized instructional materials, such as books, multimedia sources, and manipulatives to enhance student learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior issues.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and reinforced appropriate behavior with positive reinforcement strategies.
- Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
- Provided feedback on student progress by utilizing data-driven instruction techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Encouraged students to set individual goals and strive for academic excellence.
- Promoted good communication between home and school by sending weekly newsletters home with updates on class events.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ01-2004
Certification
- Student Assistant Program trained, certified, and current participant
- Certified in Safety Care restraint
- Project Wild certified
- Certified Girls on the Run Coach
- CPR Trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Seven Generations Charter School
08.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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