Jennifer A.

Galati
jgalati@une.edu _____________________________________________________________________________________

Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire. ~ W.B. Yeats
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Certification
State of Connecticut Provisional Educator Elementary, Grades K through 6 (013)

Educational Background
University of New England Biddeford, ME July, 2012 - April, 2014 MS.Ed Literacy K-12 Courses Include: Teacher As Leader, Differentiation Theory & Strategies, Motivational Theory & Classroom Management, Meeting Student Literacy Challenges, Supporting Literacy Development, Literacy Assessments Study Skills & Content Literacy, Connecting Reading With Writing For Success, Portfolio, Action Research Project

Manhattanville College Purchase, NY 2006-2008 University of South Florida Tampa, Florida 1981-1983 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, Florida 1979-1981

Graduate studies in literacy

B.A. Elementary Education

Associate of Arts

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Strengths
Dedicated, goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic development of every student An accommodating and flexible individual who is willing to work with all learning styles and abilities A team player who works well with other professionals Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents

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Teaching Experience
Greenwich Public Schools, Julian Curtiss School
October 2007- Present Fifth Grade Classroom teacher for all academic subjects Implementation of CCSS in all curriculum Differentiate instruction based on need and learning style Use of formative and summative assessments to inform instruction Build relationships with colleagues, administrators, parents and students to work collaboratively to achieve optimum student success

Greenwich Public Schools, Glenville School

September 2004-June 2006 Substitute Teacher Substitute teacher per diem in all classes K-5 Implement lesson plans September 2003-June 2004 Instructional Aide Provided support for special needs children Involvement with readers workshop Involvement with writers workshop Worked with small groups in classroom Assisted teacher in many subject areas and classroom activities May 2002-June 2003 Substitute teacher Substitute teacher per diem in all classes K-5 Implement lesson plans

Cypress Woods Elementary School, Palm Harbor, Florida

August 1988-April 1989 First Grade Classroom teacher for all academic subjects August 1987-June 1988 Fourth Grade Classroom teacher of reading and language arts curriculum August 1985-June 1987 Second Grade Classroom teacher involved in pilot program where two 2 nd grade classes were combined in one large room and taught with two teachers Responsible primarily for teaching reading and language arts curriculum Provided support for math and science and social studies curriculum

South Ward Elementary School, Clearwater, Florida

August 1984-June 1985 First Grade Classroom teacher for all academic subjects August 1983-June 1984 2/3 Combination Classroom teacher of high achieving 2nd graders and moderate to low achieving 3rd graders Extensive evaluating and grouping Successfully coordinated curriculum to meet the needs of all students

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Related Experience
Grade level team leader Fifth grade representative on School Data Team Instructional Data Team member Teacher of religious instruction program to elementary age children

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References
Available upon request