Alexis

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4th Grade Classroom/Writing Teacher
Learn Charter School: North Chicago

Great Lakes, IL

July 2015-Present

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Piloted 4 grade self-made curriculum as Writing teacher for 60 students; classroom teacher for 20
Met teacher, school, and network-wide created goals for ELA MAP testing progress
Used data driven instruction to create student groupings and differentiated standards based lesson plans using the
workshop model structure
Collaborated with Reading teacher to align curriculum and annual plans according to common learning themes
Mentored youth leadership skills through student-led assemblies, coaching, and tutoring
Maintained parental involvement through weekly communication, classroom participation, and hosting in-school events

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Chester Charter School for the Arts

Chester, PA

August 2012 to February 2015

Founding classroom teacher in an arts-integrated charter school serving urban, low-income students
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Increased student achievement to 3 in Academic Gains in the region of 800 schools
Fostered consistent and effective classroom management using Responsive Classroom strategies, character development, and
familial involvement
Employed standards-based learning targets, rubrics, and assessment for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies
using various grouping strategies and the workshop model
Increased reading levels an average of 1.3 years growth in a one-year span using guided reading, literature circles, and highinterest reading activities
Integrated dance, music, visual arts, and drama into classroom curriculum with collaboration of arts teachers
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Redesigned 4 grade curriculum to meet Common Core Standards while providing differentiated instruction for classroom abilities
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ranging 1 -6 grade
Provided Summer Intensive Intervention to below-level readers using Fountas and Pinnell reading system
Served on Talent Recruitment Committee for prospective elementary teachers; High School Planning Committee; Advisor to
character development and career readiness programs
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Coached and mentored 4 and 5 graders in after-school Soccer for Success program
Volunteered weekly after-school tutoring sessions
4th and 5th Grade ESL Teacher
Philadelphia Teaching Fellows

Philadelphia, PA

January 2011 to June 2012

Created and implemented complementary English lessons for ESL students based on integrated classroom curriculums
Filled mid-year vacancy; quickly reestablished classroom norms, expectations, community in the classroom
Liaised between classroom teachers, counselors, bilingual teachers, and immigrated families to address students academic,
behavior, and social/emotional needs
Conducted culturally relevant experiences that focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, confidence, and grammar
Program Coordinator
Urban Sustainability Leadership Academy
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Philadelphia, PA

May 2010 to October 2010

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Coordinated summer program for 9 -11 grade students referred by guidance counselors and community centers
Managed and mentored students in the planning, planting, harvesting, and marketing of youth-led urban garden and market
Fostered community partnerships with local businesses to hire students for paid summer internships
Implemented weekly lessons for students focused on job readiness, urban sustainability, college planning, and financial literacy
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E D U C A T I O N

University of Delaware
May 2010
Sociology, B.A.

Chestnut Hill College

December 2012
Elementary Education, M,Ed.

Philadelphia Teaching
Fellows
January 2011

CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania Highly Qualified Instructional Certificate: K-6, Valid 2013-2018
Illinois Professional Educator License with Stipulations (emergency license; certification transfer in progress)