Sasha Gallegos
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than 12 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. 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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Grade 8 Science Teacher
American International School Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2023 - Current
- Taught academic scientific concepts, clearly explaining modern uses and implications to make curriculum relevant to everyday life.
- Provided extra resources, support and interventions to help struggling students catch up.
- Encouraged and supported students in conducting research for solo science projects.
- Designed comprehensive, engaging resources in line with programmes of study, building scientific understanding and confidence.
- Evaluate student performance on tasks using observation, performance-based tasks and other standard test practices.
- Wrote suitable assessments and delivered helpful feedback to students.
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
Grade 4 Teacher
American International School Egypt
New Cairo, Egypt
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Arranged classroom and lessons to provide opportunities for students to observe, question and investigate new concepts
- Integrated technology into classroom and lesson plans, supporting students through accessibility tools
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Established classroom rules and expectations for student behavior to optimize classroom learning environment
- Provided diverse materials and resources for children to explore new concepts and learn problem-solving
- New teacher mentor upon request from my school district to ensure all of our new teachers had the support they needed.
Grade 4 Teacher
Pojoaque Valley Intermediate School
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Cultivated welcoming, positive classroom environment, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
- Implemented engaging teaching programmes across multiple core subject areas.
- Evaluated student academic and social progress and used data to formulate achievable future targets.
- Collaborated with teaching teams to implement improved learning schemes.
- Used behaviour management techniques to maintain positive learning environments.
- Monitored and reported on students' performance to aid development.
- Tutored students individually, improving attainment levels.
- Created daily lesson plans targeted to current curriculum standards.
- Team lead
Grade 7 & 8 Science Teacher
Hoover Middle School
Albuquerque, USA
01.2010 - 05.2017
- Encouraged and supported students in conducting research for solo science projects.
- Utilised expert classroom management to maintain well-structured, smooth-running lessons in line with student development objectives.
- Evaluate student performance on tasks using observation, performance-based tasks and other standard test practices.
- Followed health and safety procedures to keep students safe.
- Designed comprehensive, engaging resources in line with programmes of study, building scientific understanding and confidence.
- Differentiated lessons when necessary to give all students access to curriculum regardless of disability, English proficiency or instructional level.
- Taught academic scientific concepts, clearly explaining modern uses and implications to make curriculum relevant to everyday life.
- Provided extra resources, support and interventions to help struggling students catch up.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Science
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque 08.2008 - 12.2009
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centred learning
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Classroom management
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Positive reinforcement
- Test coordinator
- New Teacher Mentor
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Grade 8 Science Teacher
American International School Abu Dhabi
08.2023 - Current
Grade 4 Teacher
American International School Egypt
08.2020 - 06.2023
Grade 4 Teacher
Pojoaque Valley Intermediate School
08.2017 - 05.2020
Grade 7 & 8 Science Teacher
Hoover Middle School
01.2010 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Education - Science
University of New Mexico
08.2008 - 12.2009
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