Breslin Kathleen

Gaughan
EMAIL PHONE PORTFOLIO
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Resourceful, articulate educator who excels in
cultivating and maintaining positive and productive
relationships with all educational constituencies
including parents, students, administrators, and CERTIFICATION
the community.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Visionary problem solver with excellent
communication skills and community sensitivity. Cleared Teacher Credential
Strong instructional leader with significant education
experience and solid foundation in best practices CERTIFIED TRAINER
for all content areas Concordia University Irvine
Skilled practitioner who continues to expand
knowledge of current best practices through ED U C AT I ON
professional development and builds a network of
P Rdiverse
OFES SIONAL EXPERIENCE
colleagues. BACHELOR OF ARTS
Concordia University Irvine
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER | BAY VIEW ACADEMY Irvine, CA | May 2014
AUGUST 2015 - JUNE 2017 | Monterey, CA
A full-time teacher instructing in English CORE
Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies to COMPETENCIES
classrooms of up to 30 students in 7th and
8th Grade. Curriculum
Developed thematic curriculum that Development
included vertical alignment across content Project Based
to reinforce key concepts. Learning
Utilized project based learning to engage One-to-one
students in content inquiry. Technology
Created engaging lessons with opportunities Classroom
for student movement, purposeful group Management
discussion, and scaffolds resulting in whole Learner Assessment
class participation. Community
Developed rapport with students, parents, Partnerships
and the teaching community at Bay View Data Driven Planning
Academy through consistent Action Research
communication. Program/Grant
Participated in weekly professional Management
development to emphasize continued focus Strategic Planning
on best teaching practices. Instructional Best
Built and implemented Student Council and Leadership Practices
program.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | BUENA PARK SCHOOL

DISTRICT
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EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
PROFESSIONAL
STUDENT TEACHER | VISTA VERDE DEVELOPMENT
OCTOBER 2014 AUGUST 2015 | Irvine, CA Rick Morrison|2014
Developed lessons and instructed 4h grade Irvine Math Training|2014
students on Common Core Learning PROFESSIONAL
EngageNY|2015
Standards and grade level expectations. R E F E R EConference|2015
Technology NCES
Established rapport with students, parents Lucy Calkins Writing|2016
and critical family members.
Enhanced student engagement in learning CATHERINE GLICK
by maintaining collaborative classroom Principal
environment. Bay View Academy
Observed, planned, taught and assessed Phone:
best teaching practices to inform and Email: catherine.glick@bayview-
modify instruction for multi-cultural classes academy.org
with many levels of ability.
KARINA BARGER
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE Vice Principal
Cell:
STUDENT TEACHER | ESQUEDA Email: karina.barger@bayview-
SEPTEMBER 2014 OCTOBER 2014 | Santa Ana, academy.org
CA
Developed lessons and instructed 1st grade Chris Churilla
students on Common Core Learning Vice Principal
Standards and grade level expectations. Mt. Baker Elementary
Implemented a tutoring program resulting Cell:
in successful intervention for at-risk
Email: chris.churilla@bayview-
students.
academy.org
Designed a classroom management system
to inspire meaningful learning and an
VANESSA WESKE
inviting classroom culture.
PLC Lead
Bay View Academy
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | SANDLER SALES
Cell:
TRAINING
JUNE 2015 AUGUST 2015 | Irvine, CA Email: vanessa.weske@bayview-
Marketed an excellent image of the academy.org
company and its services to customers
using several platforms.
Coordinated and communicated with
clientele and management to maximize
profit margins.