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Thomas Galgano

Bethpage,NY

Summary

Resilient and passionate Special Education Teacher, extensively trained on the rewards and challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive and calm under stress and conflict.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Bethpage School District
Bethpage, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Collected data to track student's progress and implemented appropriate interventions accordingly
  • Utilized evidence-based teaching strategies to strengthen child development, growth and well-being

Special Education Teacher (6-8)

Bethpage UFSD (Extended School Year)
Bethpage, NY
07.2023 - Current
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Develop lesson plans to accommodate students needs and IEP goals.

Leave Replacement Teacher (Life Skills/ACE)

Bethpage High School
Bethpage, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Created lesson plans to accommodate students and address their IEP goals.

Teacher's Aide (Ace 1/ Life Skills)

Bethpage High School
Bethpage, NY
12.2022 - Current
  • Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
  • Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.

Football/Lacrosse Coach

Bethpage UFSD
Bethpage, NY
08.2023 - Current
  • Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.

Education

Masters in Adolescent Special Education - Dual Generalist (Special Education And History)

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics And Law

SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Bethpage Senior High School
Bethpage, NY
06.2017

Certification

  • Classroom Teacher, Initial Certificate, Students with Disabilities- Grades 7-12- Generalist
  • Classroom Teacher Extensions, Initial Extension Annotation, Students with Disabilities- Social Studies -Grades 7-12

Leadership Experience

Binghamton University Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Team Binghamton, NY

Captain - Division 1 Student-Athlete Fall 2017- Spring 2021

  • Balance different aspects of athlete life, training sessions, practices, games and meetings on a full school schedule in accordance to academic life

Adelphi University Varsity Men's Lacrosse Team Garden City, NY

Captain- Division 2 Student Athlete Fall 2021-Spring 2022

Timeline

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Bethpage School District
09.2023 - Current

Football/Lacrosse Coach

Bethpage UFSD
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher (6-8)

Bethpage UFSD (Extended School Year)
07.2023 - Current

Teacher's Aide (Ace 1/ Life Skills)

Bethpage High School
12.2022 - Current

Leave Replacement Teacher (Life Skills/ACE)

Bethpage High School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Masters in Adolescent Special Education - Dual Generalist (Special Education And History)

Adelphi University

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics And Law

SUNY At Binghamton

High School Diploma -

Bethpage Senior High School
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