Jacqueline Gallo
Lynn
Summary
Dynamic and experienced educational leader with a strong background in early childhood education and curriculum development. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, secure grants, and develop comprehensive professional development programs. Seeking a leadership role in educational administration to drive student success and foster professional growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Director of Early Learning
Lynn Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee early childhood centers, preschool programs, and grants at Lynn Public Schools
- Supervise early childhood administrators, coordinators, specialists, teachers, and paraprofessionals
- Ensure effective curriculum delivery and teacher development across early childhood education
Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Early Childhood
Lynn Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
- Supervise and evaluate teachers and paraprofessionals, ensuring alignment with district goals
- Plan and facilitate faculty meetings and professional development days tailored to early childhood needs
- Lead teams in curriculum mapping development for PreK to Grade 1 based on standards, research, best practices and data
- Evaluate curriculum and assessment tools for PreK to Grade 2
- Develop district-wide budgets for early childhood programs, focusing on assessment, professional development, and developmental domains
- Write and oversee early childhood grants (e.g., Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant, Inclusive Preschool Learning Environment, Early Childhood Allocation Grant, Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Grant etc.)
- Participate in district strategic planning and leadership teams, including the Math Curriculum Leadership Team, Science Strategic Planning Committee, PBIS District Team
Grade 1 Teacher, Grade 1 Inclusion Teacher, Grade 2 Classroom Teacher, Grade 1 (SEI) Teacher
EJ Harrington Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Designed and implemented interdisciplinary lessons and assessments based on Common Core Standards
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including students with IEPs, English language learners, and students with 504 accommodations
- Mentored new teachers and student teachers from local universities
- Co-chaired the Academic Rigor/Student Needs leadership team, focusing on school-wide academic improvement
- Developed the district’s Mathematics Curriculum Map and trained teachers in the Six Traits of Writing
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher
Connery Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and implement standard-based lessons in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Worked to improve instructional methods through collaboration and data analysis
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute Teacher / Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher
Ford Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Planned and implemented ELA and Math lessons in two half-day Kindergarten sessions
- Provided substitute teaching for grades Pre-K to 8 as needed
Lead Preschool Teacher
JOI Child Care Center
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Planned and implemented multidisciplinary thematic units to foster cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development
- Assessed student progress and collaborated with parents to support individualized learning needs
Education
PhD - Early Childhood Education And Care
University of Massachusetts Boston
05-2028
Masters of Education -
Salem State College
Salem, MA01.2009
Bachelor of Educational Studies - Educational Studies, Early Childhood Education, Music
Salem State College
Salem, MA01.2003
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Visionary leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Project management
- Staff development
Accomplishments
- Presenter, National Association of Educating Young Children Conference (2023)
- Presenter, National Association of Bilingual Education Conference (2023)
- Early Developer of MA SEL Resources for Grades 1–3 (2016–2019)
- Recipient, Lynn Rotary Club Teacher of the Year Award (2014)
Certification
Massachusetts Licensure, Teacher, Early Childhood: Students with and without Disabilities, PreK-2 (Professional), Administrator, Supervisor/Director (Initial)
Community Leadership
- LEO (Leading Through Empowering Opportunities) Board Member, 01/01/19, Present
- North Shore Community College: Early Childhood Board Member, 01/01/19, Present
Awards
- Early Developer of MA SEL Resources for Grades 1–3 (2016–2019)
- Member, DESE Early Childhood Education Program Quality Workgroup SEL Subcommittee
- Recipient, Lynn Rotary Club Teacher of the Year Award (2014)
- Presenter, National Association of Bilingual Education Conference (2023)
- Presenter, National Association of Educating Young Children Conference (2023)
Training And Professional Development
Formative Assessments, Trauma-Sensitive Classroom, Reciprocal Teaching, Six Traits Writing, Foundations of Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood, Foundations of Dual Language, Meeting the Needs of ELs for Administrators, Massachusetts Early Childhood Coordinators Administrative Leadership Institute, Research for Better Teaching, Science of the Bilingual Reading Brain, Heart Saver CPR
Timeline
Interim Director of Early Learning
Lynn Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Early Childhood
Lynn Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
Grade 1 Teacher, Grade 1 Inclusion Teacher, Grade 2 Classroom Teacher, Grade 1 (SEI) Teacher
EJ Harrington Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2016
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher
Connery Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2005
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute Teacher / Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher
Ford Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2004
Lead Preschool Teacher
JOI Child Care Center
01.1998 - 01.2003
Masters of Education -
Salem State College
Bachelor of Educational Studies - Educational Studies, Early Childhood Education, Music
Salem State College
PhD - Early Childhood Education And Care
University of Massachusetts Boston
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