SHELBY GALLIS
97 Sylvan Acres Lane, Scott Township PA 18447 / 5707806311 / sgallis11@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO – shelbygallisportfolio.weebly.com
Objective
To teach in an elementary (PreK-4) or special education (PreK-8) setting. Willing to relocate.
Education
B.S. Ed. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania / Graduated — May 2017
Major: Special Education PreK-8 and Elementary Education PreK-4
Minor: Psychology
Dean’s List: Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
GPA: 3.58
Marywood University / Fall 2012 — Spring 2013
Major: Exploratory studies with a concentration in education
GPA: 3.8
Teaching Experience
Kelly Educational Staffing – Forest City Regional School District / Forest City, PA
Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (Present) / Forest City Regional High School
Life Skills (Grades 7-12) / March 4th 2019 – June 13th 2019
Created and implemented lesson plans using n2y curriculum
Kelly Educational Staffing – Scranton PA Branch Employee
Substitute Teacher / September 2017 - Present
Substitute in a wide variety of classrooms within 8 different school districts (primarily in
grades K-8 — elementary, middle school, special education)
Wallenpaupack Area School District / Hawley, PA
Substitute Teacher / September 2017 – Present
Substitute in a wide variety of classrooms ranging from K-12
Meshik School – Lake and Peninsula School District / Port Heiden, AK
Elementary Generalist / August 2018 – October 2018
Taught an online distance math Level 6 course
Taught reading Levels K-3
Taught science Levels 4-7
Kokhanok School – Lake and Peninsula School District / Kokhanok, AK
Intervention Specialist / January 2018 – April 2018
Created and implemented supplemental activities targeting specific students’
academic and behavioral needs in grades K-12
Blue Mountain Elementary East / Orwigsburg, PA
Student Teacher / Spring 2017
4th Grade General Education
Created and implemented lessons across all subject areas
Led daily classroom activities
Provided individualized instruction
Utilized a behavior management system
Attended an In-Service program at the school
Utilized various forms of technology throughout instruction
Wescosville Elementary School / Wescosville, PA
Student Teacher / Spring 2017
Autistic Support – Kindergarten & 2nd Grade
Provided individualized instruction to students across a wide range of abilities on the
autism spectrum
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
Developed individualized weekly mane and intensive teaching targets for each
student
Collected informal and formal data to track students’ progress
Provided intensive teaching trials to all students
Participated in Verbal Behavior Consult visits as well as a Data Analysis Team meeting
Assisted with the revision of students’ Individualized Education Plan and Re-Evaluation
Collected specific pairing and behavior data
Instructed students utilizing verbal behavior techniques such as errorless teaching and
shaping
Managed instructional assistants
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Related Experience / Work
Greater Scranton YMCA / Dunmore, PA
Summer Day Camp Supervisor / Summer 2017
Organized and led weekly activities at camp for children ages 3-6
Assured that other camp counselors were following through with duties
KinderCare Learning Centers / Allentown & Scranton, PA
Teacher’s Aid & Floater / October 2015 – August 2016
Coordinate learning activities for infants, toddlers and school aged children
Assist in care taking of all children at the learning center
Idle Hours Entertainment – North / Dickson City, PA
Birthday Party Hostess & Customer Service / September 2010 – August 2016
Hosted children’s mini golf and bowling birthday parties
Volunteer Experience
Habitat for Humanity / Spring 2014 – Present
Assisted in the renovation of new homes for residents living in the Reading, PA area
(Spring 2014)
Kutztown University Open House / Fall 2016
Spoke as a representative of the Special Education (PreK-8) & Elementary Education
(PreK-4) dual-certification program
Campus Leadership / Involvement
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority – Gamma Lambda Chapter
Active Member / Spring 2014 – Present
Vice President of Community Relations
Received the honor of Top Tau in Spring 2015 in recognition of my academic
achievement, participation on campus and service to the Sorority
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Greek Honor Society
Member / Fall 2016 - Present