Alice

Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

OBJECTIVE A full time elementary teaching position where I can utilize my enthusiasm and energetic attitude to engage students while employing a wide range of teaching strategies. I desire to grow and develop my leadership skills, while establishing myself as a highly qualified and respected educator.
EDUCATION University of Alabama in Huntsville: 2006 - 2009
  • Graduated with Honors December 2009 - Magna Cum Laude
  • B.A. Elementary Education (K-6 Certification)
  • Minor in Collaborative Education

    • University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio, TX: 2003 - 2005
  • Undergrad requirements
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    SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

    Goal-driven and dedicated professional educator committed to academic and social development of every student

  • Flexibility - Ensures every learning style and ability is addressed
  • High levels of creativity and resourcefulness - Creates unique, engaging lesson plans
  • Strong planning and organizational skills -
  • Manages challenging student behavior - Immense ability to calmly and effectively control disruptive behavior and refocus student energy
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills - Fosters meaningful professional relationships with students, staff, and parents
  • Well versed in state core curriculum content standards
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    WORK EXPERIENCE

    Academic Year 2011/12 - Second grade, Ridgecrest Elementary

    Academic Year 2012/13 - Third grade, Ridgecrest Elementary
    STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE Hampton Cove Elementary School – Fall 2009
    Third Grade, August – October
  • Developed unit and lesson plans that encouraged, enabled, and engaged the 22 students in my classroom
  • Created lesson plans and hands-on activities that supported the various learning styles and individual needs to engage all students
  • Planned and implemented whole class, small group, and one-on-one instruction
  • Utilized learning centers, technology, and manipulatives to introduce new topics
  • Incorporated a wide array of materials and resources to accommodate multiple aptitudes and students’ various academic needs
  • Used positive behavioral supports to effectively manage classroom behaviors
  • Collaborated with various faculty to enhance learning experiences for students
  • Attended and participated in professional development; parent-teacher conferences; PTA meetings; data meetings; monthly special education meetings; team and faculty meetings

    • Second and Third Grade Collaborative, October - November

  • Successfully created and implemented a completely integrated science lesson for 10 students using the H.A.S.P. kit
  • Used various manipulatives/learning games to enhance student learning
  • Tailored my lessons based on students’ various learning styles, needs, using the Alabama Alternative Assessment Curriculum Guide - Significant improvement noted over the course of my instruction
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    PRE-INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

    Madison City School Summer Enrichment Program - Summer 2008

  • Assisted in teaching a summer program designed for children with developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders

    • Onin Staffing - Ridgecrest Elementary Intervention Tutor - 2010 –Present

  • Tutor grade level students in grades K-5
  • Mentor and tutor at-risk students as well as students who are functioning at and above grade level studies
  • Manage the intervention classroom (behavior management) on a daily basis
  • Manage challenging student behavior calmly and effectively

    • Huntsville City Schools Substitute Positions - 2010

    Nine-week substitution position at Hampton Cove Elementary School teaching 3rd grade

  • Developed lesson plans that supported different learning styles - Motivated student learning for various student aptitudes and abilities
  • Planned and implemented whole class, small group, and one-on one instruction
  • Incorporated a wide array of resources to engage various academic needs
  • Attended faculty meetings; data meetings; PTA; conferences with parents
  • Collaborated with other staff members on lessons and projects

    • USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, TX 2003 – 2005

  • Student Aide/Office Clerk, GS-326-03
  • Oversaw the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine student education library, audiovisual equipment support for approximately 6,000 students each year
  • Audiovisual equipment operation and setup as well as troubleshooting
  • Inventoried course textbooks; issued books and equipment
  • Developed and executed entire academic course reproduction activities
  • Scheduled instructor classrooms using automated “Scheduler” system
  • Performed various administrative duties as mission required
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    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Lee v. Macon Consent Decree Training- UAH, Huntsville
  • Instructional Strategies- UAH, Huntsville
  • Alabama Reading Initiative- UAH, Huntsville, AL
  • Positive Behavioral Support and Intervention Strategies - UAH, Huntsville, AL
  • Science in Motion- UAH, Huntsville, AL 2010
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    HONORS
  • SAEA member and officer, March 2007 –2 010
  • Kappa Delta Pi member, March 2008 – present
  • SCEC member and officer, March 2008-2010
  • Dean’s List- UAH Fall 2009
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    VOLUNTEER
  • Ridgecrest Elementary Family And Schools Together (FAST) 2010 to present
  • Fruit and Vegetable Grant Coordinator – 2010 to present
  • Outdoor Beautification Committee – 2010 to present
  • Ridgecrest Elementary – Safety Patrol 2011
  • Cheerleader Coach – 2010 to present
  • Camp Autism Counselor- 2009
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