Nicole Galgano

44 Joseph Street, Manalapan, NJ 07726

galgann1@tcnj.edu
732-865-5992
OBJECTIVE

To obtain a teaching position incorporating strengths gained from integrative STEM.

EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ewing, NJ, December 2015
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and i-STEM
Cumulative GPA: 3.78/4.0
HONORS
Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honor Society Chapter Gamma Zeta (TCNJ) Fall 2014- present
Award for Outstanding Student in Mathematics, Brookdale Community College, May 2013.
CERTIFICATES
CEAS, Certification of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey, December 2015
Praxis; Praxis II Elementary Education, August 2015
Praxis; Praxis II Middle School Math, November 2015
H.I.B. Certification, April 2015
Substitute Teacher, Manalapan Englishtown School District, NJ, November 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, Woodland Elementary School, Monroe Township, NJ Fall 2015
Created and implemented lesson plans using appropriate fifth grade Core Curriculum Content Standards while modifying to unique
learning styles.
Effectively communicated with, colleagues, administrators, parents, and students.
Implemented thought-provoking integrative STEM design challenges while keeping the students engaged and connecting the
challenges to real world- applications.
Student Teaching, Ambrit International School, Rome, Italy Fall 2015
Created and implemented lesson plans while adapting to the Primary Years Program.
Developed lessons to meet the variety of diverse learners in a third grade classroom.
Cultivated a successful working relationships with the cooperating teacher, grade level team, principal, and program director.
Created newsletters to send home to the parents to keep them up to date on their students learning in the classroom.
Junior Field Experience, Edgewood Elementary School, Yardley, PA Spring 2015
Observed, assisted and taught
Created and implemented an original science unit on plants.
Sophomore Field Experience, Dutch Neck School, West Windsor, NJ Fall 2014
Observed, assisted, and taught math and science to a 3rd grade class of twenty students.
Promoted a positive learning environment by recognizing strengths of each student.
Taught a math lesson on problem solving strategies, and a science lesson that consisted of a design challenge of building a
telescope.
Integrated technology into classroom instruction and collaborative learning activities.
Sophomore Field Experience, Stony Brook Elementary School, Hopewell Township, NJ Spring 2014
Observed a fourth grade classroom, and conducted a case study on a students literacy skills.
Taught a lesson on history using literacy, and differential instruction to address student learning styles and abilities.
Incorporated classroom management skills to gain the students attention and implement clear expectations for student behavior.
Substitute Teacher, Manalapan School District, NJ, November 2014- Present
Fulfilled substitute-teaching requirements in various grades (K- 12).
Implemented lesson plans left by the classroom teacher while incorporating successful classroom management skills.
Communicated effectively with the fellow teachers.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Camp Counselor, Black Bear Lake Day Camp, Millstone, NJ, Summer 2009-2014

Supervised the safety and needs of a group of 10-15 girls. Coordinated activities for campers

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Tech Savvy Conference
Aspiring Teachers Conference
Literacy Across Curriculum
Google Training; Google Classroom
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Tutor at Parkway Elementary School, Ewing, NJ, Club DREAMS (TCNJ), Spring 2014- Present
Tutor at an after school program to help students complete their homework before going home.
Aid kindergarteners and first graders in completing their reading and math homework.
Home Front Comes to College, Club DREAMS (TCNJ), Spring 2014
Coordinated activities for Homefront, a homeless shelter for single mothers and their children.
Hosted participants who visited TCNJ by creating a welcoming atmosphere and displaying companionship.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Prezi, and Smart Board Notebook.