Alana Shortt
Boston,ME
Summary
History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies, and materials offerings. Passionate about learning and working with varied specialists to determine most effective training methods.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Specialist & Learning Support Team Coordinator
Belmont Day School
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Designed and delivered Math, Literacy, and ELA curriculum to students with learning disabilities in grades 3-5
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance
- Designed and implemented Academic Learning Plans for students with neuropsychological evaluations
- Developed a multi-tiered system of support which led to 30% increase in support services school-wide
- Managed school assessments for 250+ students
- Collaborated with school administrators and key stakeholders to determine school-wide protocols and frameworks as a subject matter expert
- Increased collaboration among teachers by creating, leading, and organizing professional development workshops and sharing best practices
- Performed individual and collective needs analyses using formative and summative data
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
East Boston High School (Boston Public Schools)
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered small-group and whole-class language and literacy instruction to English Language Learners in grades 10-12
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate, engaging, and effective learning materials for diverse audiences
- Evaluated existing curricula and identified areas for improvement, ultimately leading to increased learner satisfaction
- Designed assessment tools that accurately measured student performance and informed future instructional decisions
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
- Optimized instructional materials by routinely analyzing learner data and adjusting content based on emerging trends or gaps in understanding
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
William H Ohrenberger 3-8 (Boston Public Schools)
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Customized small-group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
- Implemented assessment tools to measure student progress effectively, providing valuable insights for ongoing curriculum adjustments
- Language Acquisition Team Facilitator and member of the Student Support Team
- Maintained English Language Development records for 200+ students
- Attended Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings, wrote objectives and implemented goals for English Language Learners with IEPs
- Addressed diverse learning needs by providing differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and guest speakers to enhance real-world connections to course material
Business English Teacher
The English Center
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Provided in-company Business English lessons to Spanish-speaking adults ranging from Elementary to Proficient in over ten companies
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching the curriculum and student experience
- Monitored and recording students' progress to complete monthly reports
- Developed tailored lesson plans for individual students' needs, resulting in increased comprehension and English production
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning
Education
M.Ed. Teaching English as a Second Language -
Cambridge College
Boston, MA01.2019
B.A. History -
University of Wales
Swansea, UK01.2003
Skills
- Content Development
- Curriculum Design, Auditing, & Implementation
- Teaching strategies
- Subject matter expertise
- Formative Assessment
- Learning Theory
- Interactive Learning
- Universal Design for Learning
- Special Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- MA Teaching licenses in ESL, Moderate Disabilities (preK-8), and Elementary
- TESOL Certified (CELTA)
Work Availability
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Timeline
Learning Specialist & Learning Support Team Coordinator
Belmont Day School
08.2022 - 08.2024
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
East Boston High School (Boston Public Schools)
09.2020 - 08.2022
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
William H Ohrenberger 3-8 (Boston Public Schools)
01.2019 - 08.2020
Business English Teacher
The English Center
01.2012 - 07.2015
M.Ed. Teaching English as a Second Language -
Cambridge College
B.A. History -
University of Wales
- MA Teaching licenses in ESL, Moderate Disabilities (preK-8), and Elementary
- TESOL Certified (CELTA)
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