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Casey Gallagher

Casey Gallagher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Teacher at Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School

  • Education

    • Teachers College, Columbia University

      2017 - 2019
      Masters of Arts International Educational Development, Curriculum and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Society for International Education At Teachers College, I studied International Educational Development with a focus on curriculum and teaching. The research for my integrated project to complete the program focused on comparing experiences of immigrants from African countries with education in their home countries and in the US.

    • Stonehill College

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) International/Global Studies

      Activities and Societies: Circle K Club, Model UN, Schools on Wheels Tutoring, Dance Club, HOPE Alternative Spring Break Trips At Stonehill College, I was an international studies major with an interdisciplinary minor in peace and conflict studies. During my undergraduate studies, I participated in American University's Washington Semester Program in the Foreign Policy seminar. This included course sessions with various Washington, D.C. actors in foreign policy and a semester long research project regarding US policy in Darfur. I studied abroad at Stellenbosch University in South Africa taking courses and volunteering… Show more At Stonehill College, I was an international studies major with an interdisciplinary minor in peace and conflict studies. During my undergraduate studies, I participated in American University's Washington Semester Program in the Foreign Policy seminar. This included course sessions with various Washington, D.C. actors in foreign policy and a semester long research project regarding US policy in Darfur. I studied abroad at Stellenbosch University in South Africa taking courses and volunteering at a nearby Township. I also participated in Stonehill's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) in the summer before my final year researching the consolidation of Irish democracy under the guidance of a professor and expert in the field. Show less

  • Experience

    • International Institute of Boston

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
      Summer Intern

      -Taught basic and intermediate computer classes to refugee and immigrant students. -Assisted clients with job applications.

    • Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach

      Sept 2009 - Dec 2009
      Internship

      -Researched and attended Congressional Hearings concerning environmental issues and climate change.

    • WorldTeach

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
      Volunteer Teacher

      Responsibilities at Sivara Primary School, Kavango, Namibia:- Grade 6 Class Teacher-Grade 6 and 7 English Teacher-Grade 6 Math Teacher-Grade 7 Science Teacher- Organized and operated the school's small library and taught Basic Information Science to grade 5-7- Initiated Girl's Club to discuss issues facing the adolescent girls in grade 5-7

    • Bridge International Academies

      Mar 2014 - Aug 2017

      -Managed a team of in office and remote curriculum writers in creating textbooks, teacher, guides and exams for Bridge in Uganda-Developed teacher guides for primary 1 through 4 English for for the 2017 school year in Ugandan academies.-Designed the grade 7 English Primary Leaving Exam revision textbook and teacher guides for 2017.-Designed and wrote content for a revised primary 3 science book in accordance with national standards. -Managed a team of between three and ten local curriculum writing fellows in revising and updating teacher guides, textbooks, and exams for grades 3 through 5 English, Math, science, and social studies in accordance with national standards for over 50 academies in Uganda. -Managed a team of between three and ten local curriculum writing fellows developing lesson plans, textbooks, and exams for the opening of the first seven Bridge International Academies in Uganda.-Gained experience with textbook design and art commissioning processes. -Wrote English teacher guides to be used in second and third grade classrooms at Bridge International Academies in Kenya.

      • Curriculum Director - Uganda

        Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

      • Associate Curriculum Director - Uganda

        Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

      • Lead Fellow

        Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

      • Curriculum Writing Fellow

        Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

    • Teachers College of Columbia University

      Sept 2017 - May 2019
      Masters Student

      At Teachers College, I studied international educational development with a focus on curriculum and teaching, which included multicultural and bilingual education practices. My research for completion of the program looked at comparative experiences of adults who are part of the African immigrant community between US education and their home country.

    • Reading Partners

      Aug 2019 - May 2020
      Regional Site Coordinator - AmeriCorps Volunteer

      At this role, I was able to deepen my passion and understanding of literacy teaching practices.Tutored K-4 students in 200 individual 40-minute sessions using the provided literacy curriculum. Trained local tutors on the implementation of the Reading Partners’ program.-Worked with site coordinators of 4 Harlem based reading centers to schedule sessions, implement assessments, and organize center materials. -Analyzed assessment data and tutor observations to establish personalized reading plans Show less

    • Talent Prep

      Sept 2019 - now
      Teacher

      At this role, I have a focus in early childhood academic skills and literacy development, as well as work in tutoring for elementary state exam prep. -Executed small group lessons following curriculum materials for preparation for kindergarten entrance exams.-Created and delivered data based individualized lessons for 1-1 tutoring for rising kindergarten students. -Differentiated instructional delivery for mixed age and grade level small groups.-Planned and implemented ELA and math lessons aligned with Common Core and NY State Standards for 3rd and 4th grade.-Executed Talent Prep’s Gifted and Talented test preparation lessons weekly Show less

    • Success Academy Charter Schools

      Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
      Teacher

      -1st grade remote Integrated Co-Teacher-1st grade math intervention teacher

    • Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School

      Aug 2021 - now
      Kindergarten Teacher

      -Gained experience in Responsive Classroom practices. -Followed EL Education, FUNdations, Bridges Math, and Second Step curriculum. -Collaborated with the Special Education teacher to plan the daily instruction of Phonics, English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies in an ICT classroom.-Analyzed student data to plan and differentiate instruction.-Utilized strategies to make learning accessible for ELL learners. -Planned and executed small group literacy instruction grounded in science of reading principals.-Implemented data driven small group math mini lessons to close learning gaps. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

      WorldTeach
      Oct 2012