Gabriel Nigro

2707 O St., Apt. 7, Sacramento, CA 95816 gabriel.nigro1@gmail.com 760-927-1681

Education
Sacramento State University - Single-Subject Teaching Credential (English), June 2017 Present
University of California, Los Angeles B.A. in Sociology, 2011 2015
Oak Hills High School, Hesperia, CA High School Diploma (Valedictorian), June 2011

Work Experience
Gateway Community Charters: Long-term Substitute Teacher, September 2016 June 2017
Worked in a long-term position at Community Collaborative Charter School in North Highlands assuming all
duties of a full-time high school teacher.
Taught low-income independent study students in need of credit recovery in a one-on-one setting with instruction
personalized to each students needs.
Delivered instruction in all core academic areas including English, Math, History, Government, Economics, and
Science.
Collaborated with colleagues to evaluate best practices and improve instruction.

Hesperia Unified School District: Substitute Teacher, September 2015 May 2016
Taught a variety of classes in grades 9-12 throughout the course of the school year, including two long-term
positions in History (Special Education) and Earth Science.
Utilized a variety of management and engagement strategies catered to the different age levels of the students I was
teaching.
Implemented daily lesson plans and discussed students progress with the teachers who were absent.

Camp Galileo/Galileo Summer Quest: Team Leader/Assistant Instructor, June 2015 August 2015
Led teams of up to 18 campers per week, throughout daily art, science and outdoor rotations and assisted with
curriculum instruction.
Provided excellent customer service to families by communicating with them on a daily basis about their campers
experience.
Maintained physical and emotional safety of each individual camper within the team, and developed strong team
dynamics.
Supported implementation of Galileos innovative pedagogy through individual and small group work with
campers.

A Better Tomorrow Education: Private Tutoring, November 2014 May 2015

Provided 25 hours each of one-on-one tutoring to five low-income middle-school students.
Implemented Specific Learning Plans for each student and provided assessments before and after tutoring services
were provided to track progress.

Private Tutor, August 2013 June 2014

Provided one-on-one tutoring for a 7th grade student in English, Pre-Algebra, History, Writing, and Biology.

Volunteer Service
Peer Health Exchange, November 2012 June 2014
Taught comprehensive health workshops to 9th grade students.
Led recruitment and training of new members and conducted interviews of potential applicants.
Served on the Leadership Council and made decisions about programming, recruitment, and curriculum.

Students for Education Reform, September 2013 July 2014

Led protests against the LAUSD school board on policy issues to benefit students.
Taught fellow undergraduates about issues of education inequality.