ANNA GALLACHER

11 Hickory Lane New Fairfield, CT 06812 (203) 648-0591 - agallacher.student@manhattan.edu

OBJECTIVE EDUCATION

A teaching position in the field of Special and/or General Education. Extracurricular interests in coaching softball. Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY MSED for Students with Disabilities, February 2014 Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education, May 2013 Concentrations: Psychology and Mathematic s

Cum GPA: 3.8/4.0

CERTIFICATIONS

New York State Initial Childhood Certification (1-6), May 2013 New York State Initial Certification-Students with Disabilities, February 2014 Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification 2012-2014 Deans List 2010-2012 All Academic Athlete Spring 2011 and 2012 The Donald J. Carty Valedictory Medal Finalist- Next in Merit P.S 86- Kingsbridge Heights, Bronx, NY Student Teacher/ Second and Third Grade Self-Contained Fall 2013 Taught special education students for 15 weeks, meeting the needs of 7 and 8 year old children with various disabilities. Assisted the teacher in delivering differentiated lessons to a bridge class. P.S. 76- The Bennington School, Bronx, NY Student Teacher/Grades 5th and 1st/ General Education Fall 2012 Taught 5th grade students for 7 weeks, meeting the needs of 10 and 11-year-old children with various level math, reading, and writing skills. Taught a 1st grade class for 7 weeks, meeting the needs of 6-year-old children learning how to formulate sentences, read stories, and use basic math skills. New Fairfield High School, New Fairfield, CT Substitute Paraprofessional Assisted young children of all ages in classroom work and activities. Guide lessons and discussions in absence of classroom teacher.

HONORS

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

Winter 2012

OBSERVATIONS
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fieldston Ethical Culture Lower School, PS 24, PS 7, and Springhurst Elementary School New Fairfield High School Softball Camp, New Fairfield, CT Camp Counselor Supported staff in teaching basic softball skills Directed young girls on rules and fundamentals of softball

Summer 2009

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteer at neighborhood senior center and with local Bronx elementary schools through Winter Wonderland and Safe Halloween programs. Volunteered at The Womens Center of

Danbury completing community service projects and planning events to build awareness about abuse and women empowerment. SKILLS MEMBERSHIPS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi, and Smart Board Epsilon Sigma Phi Kappa Delta Pi- International Education Honor Society Manhattan Softball Team SAAC- Student Athlete Advisory Committee annagallacher.weebly.com, annagallachergraduate.weebly.com

PORTFOLIOS