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Blake Galligan
Teacher
Tainan
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Experience with differentiating education using a plethora of Educational Technology Tools feathered in with traditional teaching methods and 21st Century Skills for teaching. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Homeroom Teacher
Jumpstart Education
Tainan
05.2023 - Current
- Whole Language Homeroom Teacher for children 5 - 6 years old teaching a mix of subjects including: Reading, Writing, MPM Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Yoga instruction, and Music.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using ed tech/traditional classroom games and activities.
- Co wrote script for Christmas and Summer shows including play directing, vocal teaching, and choreography for dance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
New Hampton Community Schools
New Hampton School District
New Hampton
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Taught at Elementary, Middle, and High School level for one semester.
- Substitute teacher for variety of subjects and positions including: K - 6 homeroom, Special Needs, ESL, PE, and Home Economics.
- Conducted Station based learning for differentiation in Grades 1 - 4
ESL Teacher
Shuangliu Construction And Technical High School
Chengdu
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Teaching English to High School students preparing to go on to work in the near future
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English content with other subject areas
- Incorporated thinking routines such as “See. Think. Wonder” and "Chalk Talk" to promote critical thinking and more in depth student conversations
- Set up mock dialogues between students to practice real life conversation scenarios
Senior Teacher
I2 Education
Chengdu
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking to a variety of classes to students 3 - 14 years old.
- Making teacher schedules on Excel for team of 16 employees
- Conducting teacher trainings on topics such as Phonics and English Drama Class
- Mentoring other teachers, holding class observations, and helping center manager complete duties.
English/Music Teacher
Golden Apple Education
Chengdu, China
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Familiarized kindergarten students with basic concepts of music such as rhythm, notes, tempo, simple compositions, and chords.
- Created beginner Ukulele class curriculum for Kindergarten level
- Set up yoga instruction during PE period to help students' development of balance, flexibility, and mindfulness.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Also helped school with event hosting, piano recital performances, school event planning, and parent teacher conferences
Education
Master of Arts - Education Technology
Moreland University
Washington D.C. United States Of America 02.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music And Chinese
Iowa State University
Ames, IA, United States Of America 08.2007 - 2012.05
Skills
Homeroom Teacher, Education Technology, Music Education, STEAM, PBL, Chinese Language Minor, Guitar Instructor, Physical Education, Wrestling, American Football, HIIT Fitness Instructor, Yoga , Dance Choreography
undefinedSoftware
Web Design with WIX and Google Sites
Survey creation with Google Surveys and Survey Monkey
MIndmapping with Miro
Kahoot! Workshop Trainer
Content Curation with Padlet and Wakelet
Infographics with Canva and Piktochart
Presentations with Prezi and PPT
Music
25 years of Guitar
- 10 years of formal lessons
- 5 years freelance performing employment
- 2 years teaching
15 years of Piano
- 5 years freelance performing
- 4 years taking professional piano lessons
4 Years of Collegiate Level Choir
- 4 years with Iowa Statesmen Men's Choir
- 1 year of professional Vocal lessons
Masters and Teaching Practicum Portfolio
www.blakegalligan.com
Timeline
Homeroom Teacher
Jumpstart Education
05.2023 - Current
New Hampton Community Schools
New Hampton School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
ESL Teacher
Shuangliu Construction And Technical High School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Education Technology
Moreland University
02.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Teacher
I2 Education
04.2019 - 12.2021
English/Music Teacher
Golden Apple Education
03.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Music And Chinese
Iowa State University
08.2007 - 2012.05
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