Alexandra Alfred

1584 S. Parent St. Westland, MI 48186 • (734) 320-8839 • alexandra_alfred@yahoo.com

Certification and Training

• Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate (K-8)

• Highly Qualified in Language Arts, Social Studies, and English as a Second Language
• Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified (Adult, Child, and Infant)
• Experienced teaching with Everyday Math, Writing Workshop (Lucy Calkins and Katy Wood Ray),
Guided Reading and Reading Workshop (Fountas and Pinnell), Words Their Way, SEPUP Issue
Oriented Science curriculum, and Project Based Inquiry Science curriculum

Education

2010-2011 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

M.A. in Educational Studies
• G.P.A. 3.9/4.0
• Intensive Masters and Certification program that blended coursework and
fieldwork to emphasize high-leverage teaching practices

2006-2009 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan

Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
• Major: Psychology
• Minor: Women’s and Gender Studies
• Combined Cumulative G.P.A. 3.7/4.0
• Dean’s List – Eastern Michigan University & DePaul University

2005-2006 DePaul University Chicago, Illinois

Teaching Experiences

September 2010 – April 2011
Miller Elementary, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Canton, MI
Student Teaching Intern, 5th grade
• Created a safe, collaborative, and positive learning community of 30 diverse
students through consistent classroom management and community building
activities
• Used formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions,
and guide the planning of lessons and the content of reading, writing math, and
science units
• Planned and prepared materials for lessons in all content areas (ELA, Math,
Science, Social Studies)
• Developed and taught an English Language Arts unit using the Understanding
By Design framework
• Communicated via newsletter to inform families about school
events, due dates, and the overall class progression through the curriculum
• Coordinated parent volunteers for classroom events, and field trips
• Incorporated technology into lessons and student projects, and maintained a
class Wiki to communicate with students and share academic information

January 2011-February 2011 Tonda Elementary, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Canton, MI

Focused Practicum in English Language Arts Instruction
• Co-planned the development and progression of a 4th grade poetry unit
• Mentored individual students to achieve progress on 6 traits writing criteria
• Inspired students to create meaningful messages to express in their writing

Sept. 2010 – December 2010
Mitchell Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI
Focused Practicum in Teaching Math
• Co-planned and taught lessons on fractions with colleagues
• Advanced underachieving 4th graders’ conceptual understanding of fractions
through the use of manipulatives and engaging math games
• Encouraged students to explain their mathematical thinking through rich
discussions based on problem-solving and sense-making
 June 2010 – Aug. 2010 Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Summer Academy, Canton, MI
Literacy and Math Intern
• Worked with kindergarten students to academically and emotionally prepare
below grade-level achieving students for first grade
• Improved students’ number sense through creative centers activities, and
frequent practice with counting and representing numbers
• Increased students’ sight word recognition, and ability to decode unfamiliar
words through guided reading activities, self-selected reading, and read alouds
with rich discussion

Sept. 2009 – December 2009 Northwood Community English Language Program, Ann Arbor, MI
Classroom Partner Volunteer
• Assist in facilitating individual and small group activities or projects

May 2009 – June 2010 Professional Education Services Group

Substitute Teacher
• Teach a variety of subjects in K-12 conventional and Special
Education classroom settings in the following Southeast Michigan School
Districts: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Saline Area Schools, Ypsilanti Public
Schools, Dearborn-Heights District 7, and Wayne-Westland Community
Schools

Research Experience

January – May 2008 Institute of Social Research, University of Michigan

Research Assistant
• S. Ziniel “Recall Errors in Behavioral Frequency”
• Sorted and coded data, interviewed study participants

Work Experience

May 2008 – June 2010 Northwood Community Center, University of Michigan

Desk Assistant
• Provide direct and electronic service to University affiliates
• Coordinate learners enrolling in Language Programs
• Implement delivery of service to an international and family
community

August 2006 – May 2008 Espresso Royale Café

Barista
• Created beverages and provided quality customer care

Summer 2005 and 2006 East Quad & Mary Markley Residence Hall, Univ. of Michigan
Orientation and Summer Desk Assistant
• Administered information services to parents and undergraduates

Organizations

May 2008 – present Psi Chi National Honors Fraternity, Eastern Michigan University

Volunteer Experience

October 2008 – July 2009 SafeHouse Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Sexual Assault Response Team Volunteer
• On-call nights and weekends to provide crisis intervention,
advocacy, and support to survivors ages 12 and up immediately
following a sexual assault