Emilee McGilligan

Results-driven training and education professional with experience facilitating workshops, coaching teams, designing engaging learning experiences, and analyzing performance data to drive growth. Skilled in adolescent and adult learning, onboarding, curriculum development, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Experienced presenting to diverse audiences in both virtual and in-person environments.

Educator, Peer Leadership Facilitator, Junior Varsity Soccer Coach at Paterson Public Schools - Joseph A Taub, John F Kennedy High School (2023-03 – Present)

• Peer Leadership Facilitator responsible for hosting workshops for teachers and parents within the community
• Designed and delivered training sessions on various topics, such as engagement strategies, data reflection, and effective facilitation techniques for groups of 20 - 50 educators and community stakeholders
• Supports learner performance by identifying patterns in formal and informal data provided by student work, including performance metrics, summatives, assessments, and exams
• Analyzed performance data to identify trends and implement targeted growth strategies
• Managed multiple teams and coordinated schedules, communications, and performance expectations for over 60 student-athletes
• Ensured compliance with individualized education plans (IEPs/504s), demonstrating strong attention to detail and regulatory adherence

Special Education Training & Learning Specialist at North Star Academy (2022-09 – 2023-02)

• Coached and mentored new team members on documentation processes, adaptive practices, and classroom management strategies
• Designed engaging learning experiences tailored to diverse learner needs in both in-person and virtual environments
• Collaborated across departments to improve learner outcomes and operational effectiveness
• Facilitated training support for compliance-related processes and student accommodations

Coordinator, Onboarding Specialist, Corps Member Operations, AmeriCorps Manager at Teach for America (2021-09 – 2022-08)

• Managed onboarding and program enrollment processes for 270–350 corps members, ensuring compliance and successful benefit activation
• Facilitated informational webinars and onboarding sessions for incoming program participants
• Created monthly communications and resource guides distributed to 300+ corps members and alumni to improve engagement and program awareness
• Led weekly retention and compliance meetings across cross-functional teams
• Tracked participant engagement and outreach metrics using Salesforce, Excel, and Google Sheets
• Collaborated with regional and national stakeholders to improve participant support and retention outcomes

2nd Grade Teacher, Grade Team Lead at The Bronx Charter School for Children (2019-08 – 2021-08)

Taught at TBCSC, a school with a community-based model, which provides resources and support to scholars and their families in a low-income area.

• Provided a rigorous, engaging, and culturally relevant education for 2nd grade classes of up to 25 scholars
• Created lesson plans for math, ELA, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning for both in-person and online instruction
• Facilitated weekly meetings of the 2nd grade team and serves as a liaison between administrators and educators

Corps Member at Teach For America (2019-07 – 2021-06)

• Selected from approximately 49,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools
• Engages in professional development, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, readings, and learning teams specific to my teaching license area

M.A.T. in Elementary Education – Relay Graduate School of Education

B.A. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Minor in Sociology – The College of New Jersey