Alena Gilmore

3353 Contessa Ct Annandale, VA 22003703-3629306alena.gilmore@gmail.com

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Harrisonburg, VA
Masters of Arts in Teaching
May 2016
Professional Licensure Program: Inclusive Early Childhood Education (PreK-3, EC
Special Ed birth-5)
Bachelor of Science
May 2015
Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies; Concentration in Social Sciences &
Humanities, Focus in Ethics, Values and Spirituality
Minor: Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Teaching Experience
Forestdale Elementary School, Springfield, VA
Spring 2016
Student Teaching in Early Childhood Special Education
Colvin Run Elementary School, Vienna, VA
Spring 2016
Student Teaching in Grade One
Thomas C McSwain Elementary School, Staunton, VA
Fall 2015
Practicum in Grade One
Developed an individualized positive behavior support plan using
observation techniques, data collection, and collaboration.
John Wayland Elementary School, Staunton, VA
Spring 2015
Practicum in Grade Three
Created and executed differentiated lesson plans in order to reach the
needs of a variety of students within the class.
Waterman Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA
Fall 2014
Practicum in Pre-K Head Start Program
Observed, researched, and documented school wide positive behavior
supports
McGaheysville Elementary School, McGaheysville, VA
Spring 2014
Practicum in Grade Two

Alena Gilmore
3353 Contessa Ct Annandale, VA 22003703-3629306alena.gilmore@gmail.com

Created and executed differentiated lesson plans in order to reach the

needs of a variety of students within the class.

Additional Teaching Experience

Mt. Calvary Daycare, Mt. Jackson, VA, Practicum in Pre-K
Fall 2013

Alena Gilmore
3353 Contessa Ct Annandale, VA 22003703-3629306alena.gilmore@gmail.com

Additional Work Experience

Children Ministry Summer Intern, Vienna, VA, June-August 2012-2014

After School Supervisor/Leader, Harrisonburg, VA, September 2014-May 2015
Summer Day Camp Leader, Fairfax, VA, June-August 2015

Community Service

Vacation Bible School Volunteer, Vienna, VA, 2007, 2008, 2010-2015

Summer Sunday School Volunteer , Vienna, VA, June-August 2008-2015
Head Start Classroom Volunteer, Harrisonburg VA, Fall 2012
Blue Streak Academy Tutor, Harrisonburg, VA, Fall 2013

Technology Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Proficiency in SMARTboard, Digital Camera, FlipCamera, iPad/Tablet

Additional Certifications

Pediatric and Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid

Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia: Child Development, An Early
Interventionists Guide to Prematurity Module
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative: Social /Behavioral Research
Course Module
Autism Certificate

Honors and Activities

Deans List, JMU, Fall 2013, Spring 2014,

Presidents List, JMU, Fall 2014, Spring 2015
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Fall 2011-Fall 2015
Marching Royal Dukes Fall 2011-Fall 2012