MEGAN GALLAGHER
Massapequa, New York 11758
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EDUCATION
Adelphi University Garden City, New York
M.A., Secondary Education, May 2011 GPA 3.79
B.A., Mathematics, Specialization: Adolescence Education, May 2010 GPA 3.36
HONORS Dean’s List
Dean’s Scholarship
Rho Lambda (National Panhellenic Recognition Society)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Cathedral High School Manhattan, New York
Title I Mathematics Teacher, September 2011 – May 2012
• Taught Integrated Algebra, Algebra II/Trigonometry, and SAT prep to grades 9-12
• Created lesson plans to aid students in their everyday Math courses
• Worked with the Mathematics department to prepare seniors for university
Huntington High School Huntington Station, New York
Student Teacher, January 2011 – May 2011
Student Observer, September 2010 - January 2011
• Taught Algebra II/Trigonometry and “Discovering Geometry” to grades 10-12
• Devised lesson plans and activities utilizing Smart board technology
• Created labs during which students use Geometer’s Sketchpad to discover theorems
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Sportime Tennis & Multi-Sport Syosset, New York Multi-Sport Teacher & Coach 2007-present
• Coach children, ages 4-7, and facilitate birthday parties
Sportime at Amagansett Summer Camp Amagansett, New York
Head Counselor / Ages 3-7, Summer 2008
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Island Rock Plainview, New York
Belayer & Instructor / Early childhood to adult, September 2006-June 2006
• Instructed all ages on methods of rock climbing
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Garden City, New York
Secretary, January 2007 – January 2008
• Provided a weekly agenda for the national advisor
• Oversaw and expedited various fundraising events that took place throughout the year
Panhellenic Council Garden City, New York
Treasurer & Secretary, January 2008 – January 2009
• Managed the finances for all Greek life at Adelphi University
• Created a budget in order to organize events for charity
• Prepared a weekly agenda
ACTIVITIES
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority
Panhellenic Council
Future Teachers Association
Mathematics and Computer Science Club
COMPUTER SKILLS
Smart board certified
Geometer’s Sketchpad software
MEGAN GALLAGHER
99 Pennsylvania Avenue
Massapequa, New York 11758
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REFERENCES:
Mr. Myron Moskowitz, Field Supervisor
50 Briarwood Lane
Plainview, New York 11803
Mrs. JoAnn Ferazi, Cooperating Teacher
50 Tower Street
Huntington Station, New York 11746
Mrs. Tracy Hogan, Professor
1 South Avenue
Garden City, New York 11530