Kathleen P Gannon
New Bern
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Tutor
Craven County Public Schools
New Bern
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance language acquisition.
- Developed tailored lesson plans for diverse ESL student needs.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
Title I Reading/Math Tutor K-5
Saugus Public Schools
Saugus
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Delivered targeted small group instruction to students below grade level in reading and math, focusing on individualized learning needs
- Monitored student progress students' progress using DIBELS and Benchmark Assessments
Reading Specialist 6-8/Substitute Teacher K-8
Newburyport P.S
Newburyport
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided summer school instruction to support special education students for special education program, focusing on individualized learning strategies
- Utilized Wilson Reading and Read Live Naturally resources to enhance student fluency, decoding, and comprehension skills
Reading Specialist K-8
Peabody Public Schools
Peabody
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Supported at-risk students in achieving literacy goals through Balanced Literacy Program
- Monitored student progress through assessments to tailor instructional practices
- Served as teacher representative on school council
- Coached teachers on literacy strategies to enhance classroom instruction
Reading Specialist K-6
Nahant Public Schools
Nahant
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Led the ELA department as Chairperson
- Developed and implemented Early Intervention program, supporting struggling readers
- Coordinated adoption of new reading curriculum, improving instructional alignment
- Completed practicum for Massachusetts Principal Certification
Reading Specialist K-5
Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Appointed Title I Lead Teacher supervising a team of Reading Specialists
- Developed and delivered staff development workshops on best practices in literacy to enhance teacher effectiveness
- Facilitated small group guided reading sessions for at-risk students to improve reading proficiency and engagement
Educational Consultant
Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley
Reading
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Conducted sales presentations for teachers and administrators, showcasing effective strategies for material implementation
- Facilitated training sessions for school districts across New England on effective use of recently adopted educational materials
- Developed educational materials for diverse learning environments.
- Conducted workshops for educators on best teaching practices.
- Collaborated with teams to align curricula with state standards.
Educational Consultant
Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt
Boston
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Trained teachers on effective implementation of new curriculum materials to enhance student engagement
- Presented at regional conferences, sharing best practices in literacy instruction to improve teaching strategies
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Conducted workshops for educators on best practices in teaching methodologies.
Education
B.S - Elementary Education
Salem State University
Salem, MAM.S. - Reading
State University of New York
Albany, NYPrincipal Certification Program -
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Language assessment
- Student engagement
- Curriculum development
- Academic coaching
- Data analysis
Consulting Experience
- Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley, Reading, MA, Educational Consultant, 09/01/95, 06/30/97, Delivered sales presentations to teachers and administrators, Provided training to school districts throughout New England in the use of recently adopted materials
- Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt, Boston, MA, Educational Consultant, 09/01/92, 06/30/95, Provided training to teachers in the use of new curriculum materials, Presented at regional conferences on best practices in Literacy instruction
Timeline
ESL Tutor
Craven County Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
Title I Reading/Math Tutor K-5
Saugus Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2022
Reading Specialist 6-8/Substitute Teacher K-8
Newburyport P.S
01.2017 - 01.2021
Reading Specialist K-8
Peabody Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2016
Reading Specialist K-6
Nahant Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2005
Reading Specialist K-5
Chelsea Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.1999
Educational Consultant
Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley
01.1995 - 01.1997
Educational Consultant
Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt
01.1992 - 01.1995
B.S - Elementary Education
Salem State University
M.S. - Reading
State University of New York
Principal Certification Program -
Northeastern University