Rachael D.

Gallagher
ph: (714) 745-1895 website: www.rachaelgallagher.weebly.com
e-mail: rachaelgallagher@csu.fullerton.edu
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Education

California State University, Fullerton December, 2017

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, SB 2042

University of California, Irvine Extension, Irvine, CA June 2007

Paralegal Certificate

Chapman University, Orange, CA January 2003

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, emphasis in Economics
Summa Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Gray Key

Teaching Experience

Van Buren Elementary School, Placentia, CA 10 week placement

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Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 3 grade January 2018 – March 2018
 Implemented Benchmark Advanced curriculum
 Administered assessments, recorded all grades, and prepared progress reports
 Participated in all staff duties, such as weekly PLC meetings, staff meetings, and
required recess and afternoon duties
 Participated in IEP planning and completed SST paperwork for students in need

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Corona, CA 8 week placement

Student Teacher, kindergarten Fall 2017
 Led small group centers for AM and PM kindergarten in math,
letter/sound recognition, and high word practice
 Taught whole group shared reading lessons and letter/sound recognition
 Conducted assessments for concepts of print and social students

Alexander J. Stoddard Elementary School, Anaheim, CA 5 week placement

Student Teacher, 3rd grade GATE Spring 2017
 Implemented whole brain teaching method to teach ELD, math, history,
art, and writing lessons utilizing the SMART board, iPads, the document
camera, Google Classroom, SeeSaw, Class Dojo, Kahoot!, and Khan Academy
to ensure full engagement during lessons
 Planned 3rd grade performing arts performance for BRAVO assembly;
requiring the management of 90+ students

Orangethorpe Elementary School and Maple Elementary School, Fullerton, CA 45 hours

Observation Fall 2016
 4th, 5th, and 6th grade multiage class at Orangethorpe
o Worked with struggling students during math & reading lessons
 5th grade class at Maple Elementary
o Assisted struggling students during math and science lessons
Carl Harvey Elementary School – Santa Ana, CA February 2000 – April 2001
Teacher’s Assistant, 3rd grade
 Assisted lead teacher in math and reading lessons
 Graded papers and recorded grades for a class of 30 students
 Assisted with afterschool reading and math program

Work Experience

Probate Paralegal, Law Offices of Ernest L. Hayward, Anaheim, CA March 2001 – present
 Manage 60+ cases from initiation to conclusion
 Converse with clients daily and attend to the unique aspects of each case
 Prepare pleadings, affidavits, deeds, judicial counsel forms, client billing
and correspondence for attorney review
 Prepare office payroll bimonthly

Notary Public, State of California March 2008 – present

Related Experience

AWANAS, Calvary Chapel East Anaheim – Anaheim, CA Fall 2007 – Fall 2008
Assistant Instructor and Special Needs Assistant
 Assisted in planning and leading weekly lessons and activities for
kindergarteners
 Worked one-on-one with a kindergartener with severe autism to
ensure she could safely participate in all activities

Service Trips, Yorba Linda Friends Church, Yorba Linda, CA

 Poland, Guatemala, and Acapulco Summer 2000 - Summer 2002
o Lived with local family to provide complete immersion
o Taught English to students ranging in age from 8 to 25
o Planned Bible lessons and daily games and activities for 50+
elementary age students

Professional Development

 Segerstrom Center Dance and Theatre workshop Fall, 2017 and Spring, 2017
 Picture Books and Critical Thinking, REG-OCRA Spring, 2017
 Rick Morris Classroom Management Strategies Spring, 2017
 Gateways “Faith, Freedom, & Public Schools” on topics of lawfully and
academically addressing religious topics in a public school Spring, 2017