Michael Gardner

Experience

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  Boston College

  Jun 2006 - May 2008

  Urban Catholic Teacher Corps Teacher

  See Pope John Paul II Teacher

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  Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  - Taught Science and Reading to grades 5 - 8.- Planned and executed creative lessons. For example, when studying static electricity gave students balloons and had them find a way to stick them to the walls and then presented them with a fluorescent light bulb and challenged them to light the bulb using the balloon. - Collaborated with other teachers to form cross grade reading buddies and science lab partners.- Served as chaperone on 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. to ensure student safety.- Participated in parent/teacher conferences.Implemented Individualized Education Plans within the classroom Show less

  • Teacher

    Sept 2006 - Jun 2009

  • After School Site Coordinator

    Jun 2008 - Feb 2009
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  Boston College High School

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2011

  Guidance Department Intern

  During my time as an intern my responsibilities mirrored those of the other members of the department. I worked with students independently, providing academic support and guidance on the college application process. I was also responsible for updating the guidance department webpage and all printed materials, including the Guide to College Admissions course pack for Group Guidance courses.

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  Boston College

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  - Organized annual Service Provider Forum where 14 partnership school principals and site coordinators gathered with local community agency directors and staff to discuss potential partnerships (approximately 20 community agencies attended the two most recent provider forums). - In AY 2009-2010, scheduled administration of Bracken School Readiness Assessment and delivery of Sutter-Eyberg Student Behavior Inventory-Revised, Teacher Rating Form, across 14 intervention school and 7 control schools, to 924 students and 74 teachers, respectively. The planning and administration of the early childhood study for the AY 2010-2011 is on-going. Complete data analysis of Student Support Team data from 14 intervention schools for annual evaluation reports.- Researched and wrote sections of comprehensive analysis of the current financing and governance strategies in Catholic elementary education. Show less

  • Graduate Assistant with City Connects in Catholic Schools

    Sept 2009 - May 2011

  • Retreat Director

    Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
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  Boston College High School

  Jun 2012 - May 2014

  For two years I served as one of two chaperones for the student exchange program in Beijing, China. The program is operated through the Hyde Center for International Education at Boston College High School. The exchange programs involved students residing with host families and attending school with their host brothers each day. We developed a curriculum for the one month program which was largely rooted in research and Chinese history during morning classes with daily excursions to sites of cultural and historic relevance in the afternoon and evenings. As a chaperone I was responsible for monitoring student safety and well being and communicating with parents. Show less

  • Junior Varsity Sailing Coach

    Feb 2012 - May 2014

  • International Chaperone

    Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
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  The National Catholic College Admission Association

  Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

  Board Member, Secondary School Coordinator

  Serving as a Secondary School Coordinator with the NCCAA Board of Directors, I provide insight and feedback to the organization in support of their efforts to further promote the values of Catholic higher education.

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  Boston College High School

  Sept 2018 - now

  "The Head of House is an Ignatian educator, fully aware of the symbiotic relationship that exists between pastoral care and learning and the centrality of cura personalis. Leadership of a house involves the formation and nurturing of a community based on the Christian values of love, compassion, justice and faith. It is expected that students feel a sense of belonging, safe and ‘at home’ at all times in the environs of the house, as they deepen their experiences through reflection in the Ignatian tradition. The Head of House is the key leader of this process.As the leader of a particular house, the Head of House has responsibility for the efficient operation and team leadership of that house and will be supported directly by house Advisors, the Dean of Students, and the Vice-Principal of Students. By knowing their students and developing strong relationships, Heads of House will help students discern their special talents, rejoice in them, develop them and put them at the service of others in a community of faith on a journey towards God." Show less

  • Head of House and School Counselor

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Guidance Counselor

    Sept 2011 - now

  • Montserrat Mentoring Program - Junior Level Coordinator

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2021