Erin Galvin Lagasca

EDUCATION Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary/Middle Education and Mathematics for
Elementary School Teachers​, June 2013
Majors: Elementary/Middle Education & Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
GPA: 3.8/4.0

WORK St. Laurence Catholic School, Sugar Land, TX

EXPERIENCE Middle School Math and Science Teacher, ​August 2017– present
▪ Taught 6th Grade Earth Science, 7th Grade Foundations of Mathematics, 8th Grade
Foundations of Mathematics, 8th Grade Algebra 1, and 8th Grade Honors Algebra 1
▪ Designed engaging math and science lessons
▪ Promoted high levels of academic rigor through rich math tasks and assessments
▪ Communicated with parents and students about their academic progress
▪ Facilitated the ISEE/HSPT Prep Course for Mathematics
▪ Monitored BASC Study Hall for middle school students
▪ Co-Sponsored Middle School Math Team for the St. Agnes Middle School Math Competition

Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX

2​nd​ Grade Teacher, ​August 2015 – May 2017
▪ Designed engaging lessons for students and promoted academic rigor for all learners
through differentiated instruction
▪ Analyzed data to plan small group instruction
▪ Communicated with parents and students regularly about their academic performance and
conduct
▪ Developed classroom systems and procedures to maximize instructional time
▪ Taught two sections of 2​nd​ grade math and science (2015-2016)
▪ Taught 2​nd​ grade self-contained (2016-2017)
▪ Mentored a First Year Math Teacher (2016-2017)

YES Prep Public Schools, Houston, TX

Math Teacher​,​ J​ uly 2013 – June 2015
▪ Taught 7​th​ grade core math (2014-2015) and 6​th​ and 7​th​ grade Tier 3 Math Intervention (2013
-2014)
▪ Incorporated differentiated instruction into lesson plans
▪ Collaborated with teachers and specialists to differentiate instruction
▪ Analyzed data to determine objectives for small group instruction and mini-lessons
▪ Facilitated weekly after-school tutorials
▪ Communicated with parents and students regularly about their academic progress
▪ Developed incentive programs to motivate students to excel academically and recognize
positive behavior

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, West Allis, WI

Intern Teacher​,​ ​January 2013 - June 2013
▪ Conducted daily reading groups for small groups of 4​th​ and 5​th​ grade students
▪ Incorporated differentiated instruction and cooperative learning into daily lesson plans
▪ Implemented the use of iPads into daily instruction
▪ Developed inquiry-based lesson plans for social studies and science units
▪ Participated in staff meetings and conducted parent conferences
 Breakthrough Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX
8​th​ Grade Teacher & Department Chair​, June 2012 – August 2012
▪ Taught one section of Algebra I and one section of Geometry
▪ Collaborated with the Master Teacher and six math teachers to provide quality instruction
for highly motivated middle school students from underserved communities
▪ Analyzed assessments to plan instruction
▪ Mentored four 8​th​ grade students by monitoring study skills and learning goals
▪ Achieved the highest departmental gains in math scores nationally for Breakthrough
Collaborative

8​th​ Grade Teacher​,​ ​June 2011 – August 2011

▪ Taught one section of Algebra I and one section of geometry
▪ Co-moderated Study Hall to assist students with their homework
▪ Co-moderated Student Council and developed students’ leadership skills

Office of Residence Life at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Resident Assistant​, August 2011 – May 2012
▪ Programmed service and social events for the Dorothy Day Social Justice Living Learning
Community in Straz Tower
▪ Established the DDSJ Leadership Team to provide residents with an opportunity to develop
their leadership skills and plan community events
▪ Served on the Dorothy Day Social Justice Advisory Board and the RA Selection Committee
▪ Enforced policies established by the Office of Residence Life

LEADERSHIP Marquette University, Campus Ministry, Milwaukee, WI

EXPERIENCE Facilitator, ​November 2010 – March 2011 and November 2011 – March 2012
▪ Coordinated logistics of Marquette Action Program trips with Campus Ministry and service
sites
▪ Led peers on spring break service trips to St. Louis, MO and Brooklyn, NY

Marquette University, Office of Student Development, Milwaukee, WI

Team Leader Outreach/Logistics Co-Chair, ​November 2010 – April 2011
▪ Coordinated the logistical aspects for Hunger Clean-Up, Marquette’s largest one-day service
event, such as food and transportation, for over 1,500 volunteers
▪ Supervised ten committee members in the recruitment of volunteers
▪ Maintained the registration database and communicated with volunteers

HONORS Teacher of the Month at Garden Villas Elementary School, December 2015 and September 2016
Miriam Connellan Mathematics Education Award​, ​April 2013
Dean’s List, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012
Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society Member, April 2012
National Residence Hall Honorary Member, April 2012
Outstanding Contributions to Spiritual Development and Justice Education, April 2011
and April 2012
Outstanding Sophomore Leadership Award, April 2011