Gina Lengel
"There are five points I can make regarding Gina Lengel; extremely competent; very professional; forward thinker; totally reliable, and well thought of by her colleagues. Five great points – What a star!"
James Tawney, Principal, St. Vincent Elementary School, Akron, Ohio
Professional Experience:
ST. VINCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AKRON, OHIO
Urban Private School with population of 90%, Anglo-American, 8% African-American, and 2% Hispanic
Dedicated elementary teacher with over sixteen years experience; grant recipient of SHOPA Foundation 2006; experienced in Smart Board technology instruction; trained in Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (Dibels) Assessment; engaged students in active learning in pursuit of life-long learning skills.
¨ Part-time computer teacher K-8 grade, August 2007 - Present
Designed student centered units for grades K-8; utilized best teaching strategies into thematic units; incorporated computer resources including software and Internet to promote interactive learning to increase student achievement; integrated Smart Board technology instruction in the classroom; coordinated electronic email to enhance teacher-parent relations; knowledgeable in online grading; provided one-on-one support for teachers to facilitate their use of computers in the classroom.
¨ Part-time gifted teacher 2-8 grade for Akron Public Schools, August 2008 - Present
Created and implemented a gifted program for high achieving students; planned project based units; identified high achieving students; collaborated with teachers to help enhance student performance; integrated technology to engage student learning skills; improved creative and critical thinking skills.
¨ Title 1 building coordinator/tutor for Akron Public Schools, March 2004 - 2008
Evaluated student eligibility with standardized test scores; differentiated to meet the individual needs of at risk students; employed Title 1 tutors; designed budget; developed program design; facilitated authentic assessments in math & reading; instructed K-6th grade students with reading and math skills; developed and adjusted multisensory curriculum to accommodate individual needs; collaborated with teachers to help increase student performance; tutored at risk students during summer program.
¨ Part-time Spanish teacher K-8 grade, August 1994 - June 2007
Designed Spanish Program for students; supervised and implemented Spanish Club; improved proficiency in both verbal and written Spanish.
¨ Full-time 6th grade teacher, August 1993 - June 1998
Taught 6th grade world history, reading, English, and math; enhanced curriculum to instruct individual students, small groups, and whole class to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles; participated in team teaching; taught 7th and 8th American history; administered Ohio Proficiency Testing with 100% passing; supervised and chaperoned 8th grade Washington D.C. trips and Science camps; organized and implemented School Voting Day activities for K-8th grades; created hands-on activities to enhance the learning experience; fostered meaningful relationships with students, parents and other educators.
Education:
University of Akron
¨ Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, 6/98
Ohio Certification, K-8
