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Tyler Gardiner

Tyler Gardiner

Troy,NY

Summary

Dynamic Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development, differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers engaging classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches. Great at building rapport with students, parents and professional peers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

First Grade Student Teacher

Watervliet Elementary School
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.

4th Grade Student Teacher

Watervliet Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Child Time Daycare
08.2018 - Current
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2025

Associate of Science - Substance Abuse Counseling

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY
06-2019

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Creative Lesson Planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student-centered learning
  • Behavior management
  • Peer collaboration
  • Student records management

Certification

NYSED Initial Certificate – Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) - Anticipated Date: July 2025


Early Childhood Development Associates (eCDA) - 2020

Timeline

First Grade Student Teacher

Watervliet Elementary School
02.2025 - 06.2025

4th Grade Student Teacher

Watervliet Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024

Lead Preschool Teacher

Child Time Daycare
08.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Substance Abuse Counseling

Hudson Valley Community College