Alana Bey
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
With a proven track record at Francis Howell School District, I excel in differentiated instruction and building strong parent-teacher relationships. Leveraging skills in classroom and behavior management, I've fostered inclusive, supportive learning environments that enhance student academic and social growth, consistently implementing innovative strategies to meet diverse needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Francis Howell School District - Fairmount
07.2022 - Current
- Builds positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhances classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborates with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implements differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Assesses student progress through observations and assessments.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Francis Howell School District - Fairmount
07.2016 - 07.2022
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
WSD-Barfield Early Childhood Center
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Enhanced students' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Francis Howell School District
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently and provided classroom instruction while the classroom teacher was out.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations to maintain an orderly classroom for learning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment while the classroom teacher was out.
Student Teacher
Francis Howell School District
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Guidance
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2012
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2024-2025 - Fairmount Elementary School
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Birth-3rd
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Elementary Education 1st-6th grade
Professional Development Trainings
I have participated in the following professional development trainings:
- LETRS level 1
- PBIS
- Benchmark Phonics
- Dyslexia
- ESOL
- Trauma
- Lucy Calkins
- Google 1
- Envison Math
- Restorative Practices
- RTI
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Francis Howell School District - Fairmount
07.2022 - Current
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Francis Howell School District - Fairmount
07.2016 - 07.2022
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
WSD-Barfield Early Childhood Center
07.2015 - 05.2016
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Francis Howell School District
01.2015 - 05.2015
Student Teacher
Francis Howell School District
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Early Childhood Education Birth-3rd
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Elementary Education 1st-6th grade
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Guidance
Southeast Missouri State University
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