Allison Gallahan

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Manchester College, Box 4171216 N. Crestview Dr.

North Manchester, IN 46962 Peru, IN 46970

(765) 469-0830

GOALAttain a job as an elementary general education teacher

EDUCATIONManchester College, North Manchester, Indiana

Bachelor of Science, May 2011

Major: Early and Middle Childhood Generalist

GPA: 3.38/4.0

PROFESSIONAL http://users.manchester.edu/student/amgallahan/profweb/default.htm

WEBPAGE

EXPERIENCES WORKING WITH CHILDREN

February 2010-Small Group/Individual Reading Teacher

August 2010 Manchester Elementary School, North Manchester, IN

Nebraska Elementary School, Fort Wayne, IN

Meadowbrook Elementary School, New Haven, IN

  • Create guided reading lessons (GRASP) based on students’ strengths and weaknesses
  • Motivate students ranging in age from pre-school to third grade to appreciate reading multiple types of literature
  • Manage group or individual learning using multiple classroom management techniques

Jan. 2008-Observer/Participant

May 2010Metro North Elementary School, Wabash, Indiana

Pierceton Elementary School, Pierceton, Indiana

Akron Elementary School, Akron, Indiana

Manchester Intermediate School, Laketon, Indiana

North Manchester Elementary School, North Manchester, Indiana

Area 5 Headstart, Laketon, Indiana

Waynedale Elementary School, Waynedale, Indiana

  • Completed over 50 hours of observation in various classroom ages
  • Participated in daily classroom activities
  • Examined Head Start Methods
  • Studied effective classroom strategies

August 2009-Volunteer Assistant Coach

October 2010 Cross Country: Manchester Junior/Senior High School, N. Manchester, Indiana

Track & Field: Manchester Junior High School, North Manchester, Indiana

  • Assist male and female athletes grades 6 through 12 in techniques leading to success in distance running, long jump, and high jump
  • Participate in all phases of practices and meets
  • Motivate athletes to excel by implementing a variety of techniques
  • Assist in organization of cross-country 12-Hour Run Fundraiser

September 2008-Tutor

May 2010Akron Elementary School, Akron, IN

North Manchester Elementary School, North Manchester, Indiana

North Manchester Public Library, North Manchester, Indiana

  • Instruct lessons for elementary and middle school students in math, reading, English, science, and social studies
  • Create lessons based on specific student needs
  • Motivate students by engaging and inspiring student to be excited about learning

August 2008Assistant Teacher

Blair Point Elementary School, Peru Indiana

  • Assisted and taught students 4th through 6th grade in Jump Start,summer school setting
  • Created and taught grade appropriate mathematic lessons
  • Managed students’ behavior in a positive, safe way to best promote learning

EMPLOYMENT

June 2009-Circulation Desk Assistant

December 2010Funderburg Library, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana

  • Assist students in locating and retrieving library materials
  • Reshelf books according to the Dewy Decimal System
  • Enforced rules and regulations of library

January 2008-Library Processor

December 2010Funderburg Library, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana

  • Process digitizing and shelvingbooks/DVDs/periodicals
  • Update periodicals
  • Complete special projects as directed by the librarians involving library website, inventory, and data entry for NCATE

September 2008-Floor Manager

Feb. 2010Success Center, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana

  • Maintained quietlearning/tutoring environment
  • Enforced rules and regulations

August 2004-Waitress

October 2009Gallahan’s Family Restaurant, Peru, Indiana

  • Trained new employees
  • Collaborated with team on way to serve the most people in the most efficient way

HONORS AND ACTIVITES

Manchester College Dean’s Scholarship2007-2010

Indiana Reading Core2007, 2009-2010

Newman Catholic Fellowship2007, 2009-2010

Manchester College Dean’s List2008

VOLUNTEER WORK

Member of M3C

Completed over 400 hours of volunteer work 2009-2010

Completed over 150 hours of volunteer work2008-2009

Completed over 200 hours of volunteer work 2007-2008

LEADERSHIP PROFILE

Student Education Association2007-2010

Habitat for Humanity: President: 2008-20102007-2010

Student Orientation Leader2008-2010