Willamette University

Candidates

Heather D. Gallegos

Master of Arts in Teaching

Heather D. Gallegos

Authorizations

Middle School Education, High School Education

Endorsements

Language Arts

Endorsements (pending)

ESOL, Middle School Social Studies, Multiple Subjects

Teaching Strengths

  • Multicultural education
  • Differentiation of instruction
  • Student oriented, constructivist teaching style
  • Cooperative learning environments

Education

  • Willamette University, BA (English literature, minor in American ethnic studies)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

Student Choice: How does having choice in reading materials affect student motivation and participation?

Experience

Student Teaching

  • McNary High School, 9th gr. reading enrichment and 9-12 gr. English language development III

Practicum Teaching

  • Waldo Middle School, 6th gr. intensive language arts

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisors

  • Susanne Stefani, McNary High School, Keizer, Ore.
  • Nicole Wheeler, McNary High School, Keizer, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Renee Stickles, Waldo Middle School, Salem, Ore.

University Supervisor