ALEXIS PADGETT

alexispadgett27@gmail.com, 434-489-5899, http://alexispadgett.weebly.com/

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching Bachelor of Science
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Elementary Education (PK-6) Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
May 2019 - May 2020 Elementary Education
Special Education Non-teaching
August 2015 - May 2019

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Third Grade
Cub Run Elementary School, Penn Laird, VA, October 2019 – December 2019
• Became part of the classroom community by leading community circle and implementing class
wide sharing activities and games to promote an open line of communication between members
of the classroom.
• Built on students’ prior knowledge when creating a unit on matter revolved around hands on
experiments, creation of individualized hypotheses, and reflections recorded in Flipbooks.
• Initiated engaging and open-ended non-fiction text lessons incorporating Adobe Spark, scavenger
hunts, and scoots to motivate students in the learning process.
• Facilitated differentiated multiplication lessons utilizing formal and informal assessments by
providing multiple strategies using manipulatives and hands-on games.
• Supported students with emotional disturbances through the school-wide program.
Student Teacher, First Grade
Keister Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA, August 2019 – October 2019
• Established a since of trust among student of various cultures and upbringings in the Title 1
school by providing encouragement, respect, and authenticity during lessons and morning
meeting.
• Implemented lessons aligned with the Virginia Standards of learning, individualized for students
who are English Language Learners.
• Facilitated an open-ended, hands on I-stem lesson activating a higher level of thinking to plan,
test, and rebuild Lego structures to prevent an ice cube from melting in the sun.
• Utilized technology to sequence various passages with the use of pictures to portray the text.
• Collaborated with coworkers to develop cohesive lessons in language arts and science to ensure
student success during activities and assessments.

ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Practicum Student, Third Grade
Cub Run Elementary School, Penn Laird, VA, January 2020 – April 2020
• Led literacy stations to active prior learning experiences during reading groups.
• Helped students during independent work, answering questions any they have on assignments.
• Continued classroom management set by the classroom teacher.
Practicum Student, Fifth Grade
Plains Elementary School, Timberville, VA, August 2018 – December 2018
• Facilitated hands-on rock cycle activities using starburst manipulatives and sequencing sorts.
 • Provided encouragement and reinforcement during the completion of daily activities across
various subject matter.
• Established a trusting classroom community with all students.
Practicum Student, Preschool – age 4
Wayne Hills Center, Waynesboro, VA, September 2017– December 2017
• Executed hands-on art lessons with numbers, measurement, and letters.
• Led engaging read alouds using enthusiasm and inflection while questioning throughout.
• Facilitated centers to implement past teachings and improve social skills.
Study Abroad
Practicum Student, Primary 5
St. Ronan’s Primary School, Newry, Northern Ireland, May 2017
• Introduced symmetry and what it means for a shape to have symmetry through movement.
• Facilitated reading groups by building reading proficiency at various reading levels.
• Assisted with lesson preparations, transitions, and independent work throughout the day.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Rockingham County Public
April 2019 – Present
• Facilitated lessons accurately and maintained the daily classroom schedules and procedures.
Recreation Group Leader, Rockingham County, VA
Rockingham County Afterschool Program, October 2018 – Present
• Implemented activities and assisted in the completion of homework while providing an
environment conducive to the children’s’ security and education.
Nanny, Danville, VA
May 2018 – August 2018
• Provided care for siblings aged six and four, visiting museums, libraries, and parks.
• Created daily educational led activities revolving around handwriting, reading, and math.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Special Olympics (Basketball), Harrisonburg, VA, January – May 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County, 2017 – 2019
Second Home, Harrisonburg, VA, September – December 2017

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Video Editing Programs: such as iMovie (proficient)
Adobe: InDesign and Photoshop (intermediate)
SMARTboard (proficient)
Adobe Spark (proficient)

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICAITON
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Dyslexia Awareness Training, Virginia Department of Education

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

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Dean’s List, Spring 2018 and Spring 2019
President’s List, Fall 2017 and Fall 2018
Kappa Delta Pi member, Fall 2017 – Spring 2019

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