Madison Gallagher

Educator and instructional leader with 16 years of experience in public education, specializing in literacy, curriculum development, and teacher coaching. Certified in English 5-12 and Reading K-12, with a proven record of raising student achievement, developing culturally responsive curriculum, and mentoring educators across multiple schools. Experienced grant writer and program coordinator committed to equity-driven teaching and professional development.

New Teacher Mentor, Peer Assistance and Review - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN

(2023-08)

• Support 20 mentees across 5 schools through personalized guidance, co-teaching, modeling, intervention support, and lesson planning.
• Guide mentees in setting achievable professional goals and creating realistic action plans for growth.
• Facilitate teacher retention through direct and facilitative coaching delivered with consistency and follow-through.

Lead English Language Arts Teacher - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN

(2017-08 - 2023-08)

• Co-planned 6th and 7th grade English courses and co-taught an Integrated ELL-ELA course.
• Differentiated culturally relevant curriculum using creative writing, project-based learning, and textual evidence strategies.
• Wrote and received four literacy grants to fund instructional resources and student support programs.
• Achieved 85% pass rate among 9th graders on the Grad Writing Test.
• Documented and resolved reading proficiency gaps, resulting in 60% of students increasing Lexile Levels.
• Designed advisory curriculum adopted across the school.
• Provided ongoing feedback to students on academic progress using standards-based grading practices.

AVID Coordinator - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN

(2016-08 - 2017-06)

• Organized AVID certification process for the school.
• Designed Tuesday and Thursday student-led tutorial sessions using Cornell Notes from core classes.
• Coordinated college visits and career exploration events to expose students to diverse postsecondary options.
• Designed weekly student-led announcements to build student voice and leadership skills.

Secondary Instructional Specialist - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN

(2016-08 - 2017-06)

• Observed secondary classrooms and provided structured feedback to teachers on instructional practice.
• Facilitated professional development in classroom management, Cornell Notes, critical reading, and goal-setting.
• Applied results-driven methodology to teaching initiatives while consistently meeting deadlines.

Behavior Dean - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN

(2015-08 - 2016-06)

• Developed and implemented faculty development plans targeting behavior systems and classroom routines.
• Collaborated with faculty, staff, and students to identify and address classroom management challenges.
• Coordinated reward field trips and engagement activities for student groups to reduce disciplinary referrals.

Literacy Specialist - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN

(2013-08 - 2016-06)

• Implemented computer-based reading interventions targeting spelling, prosody, and grammar skills.
• Delivered targeted reading interventions and assessments for struggling students, improving school-wide literacy rates.
• Achieved reading growth with over 60% of students raising Lexile Levels through structured small-group routines.

Secondary Lead English Teacher - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN

(2010-08 - 2016-06)

• Evaluated student assessments on reading and writing using rubrics aligned to state standards.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design and sustain a project-based curriculum with innovative instructional units.
• Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective instructional techniques.

Master of Arts - Literacy Education - Hamline University (2021-08)

Bachelor of Arts - English Education - Metropolitan State University (2010-05)