Monica Gallen

9 Hummingbird Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

monicaagallen@gmail.com
https://gallenprofessionalportfolio.weebly.com/
(484) 651-7368
Education:
• Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA • Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Special • Master of Arts in Elementary and Middle Level
Education Education
• Graduated May 2019 • Expected Graduation May 2020
• Overall GPA: 3.93, Summa Cum Laude • Overall GPA: 4.0
• Career GPA: 4.0 • Career GPA: 4.0

Awards and Honors:

Dean’s List Fall 2015-Present
Alpha Lambda Delta, National Honor Society Spring 2016-Present
Elizabeth Seton Scholarship Fall 2015-May 2019

Teaching Experiences:
West Point Elementary School, Hempfield Area School District-Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Position: Student Teacher-First Grade August 2018-October 2018
• Learned and implemented Bridges to Mathematics, a scripted, spiral math curriculum that uses hands-on
experiences
• Created engaging lesson plans to fit the needs of all students

West Point Elementary School, Hempfield Area School District-Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Position: Student Teacher-Learning Support, Third-Fifth Grade October 2018-November 2018
• Applied my knowledge of students with exceptional needs to design and implement lesson plans into the
classroom
• Taught Read Well, a reading curriculum that provides extra experience in reading and comprehending different
genres of literature

Hempfield Area School District-Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Position: Substitute Teacher January 2019-Present
• Followed and taught lesson plans created by the permanent teacher for students in grades K-5
• Maintained classroom strategies for all students
• Collected and corrected assignments based on instructions given the permanent teacher

Related Experiences:
YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center-Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Position: Classroom Assistant Fall 2016-Present
• Aided children ages four months to five years in daily activities
• Created and implemented crafts and games into classrooms for children ages four month to five years
• Directed play and learning for children ages four months to five years

Skills, Clearances, and Certifications:

• Technology: MAC and PC platforms, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Clearances-PA Criminal History, PA Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprinting, Arrest or Conviction, Tuberculosis
• Mandated Reporter
• First Aid and CPR Certification
 Monica Gallen
9 Hummingbird Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
monicaagallen@gmail.com
https://gallenprofessionalportfolio.weebly.com/
(484) 651-7368
References:
Sarah Proudfit
• First Grade Teacher, West Point Elementary School, Hempfield Area School District
• 724-850-2270 ext 2289
• proudfits@hasdpa.net
• Sarah was my cooperative teacher during my student teaching experience. She is able to discuss my
abilities in the classroom and working with students.
Marjorie Forbes
• Seton Hill University Student Teaching Supervisor
• 724-875-7591
• mforbes@setonhill.edu
• Marjorie was my supervisor during my student teaching experience. She is able to discuss my
organization and problem solving abilities in the classroom.
Jennifer D’Angelo
• Director of Child Care Services, Greensburg YMCA
• 724-834-0150, ext. 151
• j.dangelo@gbgymca.org
• Jennifer was my boss at the YMCA of Greensburg Early Childhood Learning Center. She is able to
discuss my communication skills with both parents and co-workers and my ability to work with others.