Teresa Lynn Gallivan

11164 Bethany Way, Cibolo, Texas 78108 (210) 744-8095

Education & Certifications Liberty University, VA - Master of Education in Curriculum Instruction: (18 hours completed) University of Texas at San Antonio, TX - Bachelor of Arts (2006); Major: Interdisciplinary Studies 4th to 8th grade Generalists ; Technology Applications; Special Education Supplemental; ESL Supplemental Teaching Experience Judson ISD - Kirby Middle School - San Antonio, TX 2008 2011 Instruct 6th, 7th, 8th grade Science. Assigned teacher duties. Ability to implement a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and performance strategies to engage students in active learning. To successfully integrate learning modality principles into classroom instruction, as well as individualized scenarios. Skillfully place into practice technological approaches to subject material through researching applicable and educational resources. Prepared 8th grade At-Risk students for TAKS Science test - 40 students each semester. The TAKS test of At-Risk students passed the test with a percentage of 52%. Individualizing the learning needs of the students and teaching strategies to their learning style. Created the weekly Science Newsletter, Science Vocabulary Flashcards (365 words), Science Vocabulary Book. Life Skills for Autism students TAKS Alt 2 Level One 100% pass rate and 1 Level Two 100% pass rate with 7 of 8 generalizations. Menard ISD - Menard Junior High School Menard, TX Instruct 7th grade Mathematics, 8th grade Language Arts and Reading, and BCIS. Assigned teacher duties. Prepared students for TAKS Reading and Mathematics tests, Team teaching for Science TAKS preparation. Wednesday after School teacher for students missing homework and discipline detention. Coached 7th and 8th grade students for UIL Modern Oratory, Number Sense and Mathematics. TAKS Reading (8th grade) 100% pass rate and 57% were commended performance TAKS Mathematics (7th grade) 98% pass rate and 9% were commended performance. Teaching Strategies Integrated technology through the development of units that included computer literacy skills; adapted activities to meet the needs of individual learners. Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approach to make lessons interesting and interactive, utilized various mediums, modeling, and organized student-led group sharing. Actively engaged students in the learning process with diverse manipulative, employed hands-on labs, and allow students to take ownership of their learning. Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; include whole group, individual, small groups, and teaching modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education. Fostered a sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of educational learning within the classroom. Generalist 4th to 8th Grade - Career Development
At-Risk Specialist ESL 4th to 8th Supplemental Individualized Education Planning Mathematics Skill Development Professional development ongoing Science Vocabulary Book Special Education ED 12th Grade Technology Applications EC 12th grade Tutoring across the contents CPI certified Guided Reading Interdisciplinary Reading Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans Science Skill Development Science Vocabulary Flashcards Student Motivation Technology Integration Specialist Up Start Program for At-Risk Students Creative Lesson Planning Individualized Assessment Tools Literature Circle Parent-Teacher Communication Science Newsletter Publication SIOP certified TAKS Alt Administrator Tel Pas Rater

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2007-2008