Tina Gillman

• Planned active learning experiences and integrated science skills practices in AP Psychology and elective psychology classes to enhance student understanding
• Utilized diverse engagement techniques such as reflective essays and project-based learning to foster student participation and critical thinking
• Scaffolded college prep activities to equip students with essential skills for college life, including study techniques and communication
• Engaged with socio-economic and ethnically diverse student population to foster inclusive learning environment.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
• Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback.
• Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and student engagement.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

• Established classroom community to support student success in Title 1 school
• Implemented Building Thinking Classrooms principles in secondary math classes, enhancing student engagement
• Selected learning strategies to boost engagement in psychology survey course
• Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of math and psychology concepts.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Built rapport with students to create a supportive learning environment
• Employed primary source document analysis, Socratic seminar, simulations for U.S. History resulting in previously reluctant students now actively engaged
• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Created engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to improve student learning outcomes
• Cultivated a positive classroom environment that promoted active student participation and collaboration

• Implemented active learning strategies to enhance student engagement in 7th and 8th grade world geography and 9th to 11th grade human geography.
• Applied arts integrated methods to teach 7th/8th students
  literature, including Shakespeare, resulting in increased student depth of understanding.
• Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and critical thinking.

• This position required a variety of skills from traditional site design to urban planning to LEED documentation and cross-disciplinary coordination. The wide range of projects provided opportunities for a broad development of project management and leadership skills along with the technical skills necessary to complete each project.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Presented design concepts to stakeholders, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement.
• Led community engagement initiatives to gather input and foster stakeholder relationships in project development.

Coursework in trauma and resilience informed teaching, curriculum design, culturally responsive pedagogy, restorative justice