Aleena Young
Apopka,FL
Summary
Driven, dedicated teaching professional who works to create academic achievement through parent teacher partnerships, student motivation and creative learning strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Apopka Christian Academy
03.2021 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students could access the curriculum successfully.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
In Home Tutor
L'erin Ryczek, Rose Moise, JR Phipps, Ego Nwadike
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills on stronger ones.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure in reading and math.
- Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes during distance learning.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
1st Grade Teacher
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Ability grouped students in reading to help students become proficient readers.
- Utilized behavior plans with certain students and saw tremendous success.
- Tutored students after school in reading and math.
- Organized Snuggle Up and Read
4th Grade Teacher
Lovell Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Utilized Voyager, LLI and i-ready data to drive instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan, implement, and compile resources for instruction based on Common Core and Florida Sunshine State Standards.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques.
- Communicated with parents via Class Dojo, agenda, phone, and E-mail.
- Participated in STEM Club after school by providing materials and assisting students in conducting various experiments.
1st Grade Teacher
Apopka Elementary
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Co- taught in a classroom of 25 children.
- Utilized Kagan strategies for engaged learning.
- Provided small group instruction utilizing the Leveled Literacy Intervention program (LLI) to the lowest 25% in first grade.
- Compiled data using AIMS web, I-ready Reading, DRA, and common grade level assessments to drive instruction.
- Utilized Class Dojo, agenda, e-mail, phone and parent conferences to discuss student progress.
2nd/3rd Grade Teacher
Zellwood Elementary
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Successfully delivered well thought out, organized lessons to a second and third grade combined class.
- Collaborated with two grade level teams to plan and implement lessons.
- Compiled data to drive instruction via common assessments, Lexia, ReadingPlus and I-Ready Math computer programs.
- Utilized CHAMPS behavior policy.
1st Grade Teacher
Cypress Springs Elementary
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan, implement, and compile resources for instruction based on Common Core and Florida Sunshine State Standards.
- Compiled Fountas & Pinell and PAST data on students.
- Implemented the Positive Behavior Reinforcement strategy.
- Communicated with parents via agenda, e-mail, phone, and parent conferences to discuss student behavior and achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL2011
Skills
- Strong collaborator
- Excellent communicator
- Organized
- Reading Endorsed
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Skilled data tracking
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Leveled Literacy Intervention Trained
- CHAMPS Trained
- Conversational in Spanish
- Google Drive Technology
- Positive Reinforcement
- Differentiated Instruction
Professional Development
May 2018
- Reading Endorsed
February 2017
- FSA Proctor Training
August 2016 and March 2017
- I-Ready Trainings
January 2016-May 2016
- Teach Like A Champion PD
February 2016
- Marzano Frameworks Training
December 2015
- Beginning Teacher Portfolio Year 2 Section B
November 2015
- Great Beginnings: Creating a Learner Centered Environment
October and November 2015
- Core Connections Training for 4th grade
- I-Ready Training
- Great Beginnings: Planning in a Standards Based Environment
May 2015
April 2015
- Great Beginnings: Active Learning Strategies
- Beginning Teacher Portfolio Section A
- Core Connections 3rd Grade
- FSA Security Training
March 2015
- Great Beginnings: Code of Ethics
November 2014- November 2015
- Teacher Support Meetings at Zellwood Elementary School
Additional Experience
Lovell Elementary Read2Succeed- Apopka, FL
Reading Volunteer, 10/2013-06/2014
South McKeel Academy- Lakeland, FL
5th grade Intern, 01/2011-05/2011
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Apopka Christian Academy
03.2021 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy
07.2017 - 06.2018
In Home Tutor
L'erin Ryczek, Rose Moise, JR Phipps, Ego Nwadike
06.2017 - 03.2021
4th Grade Teacher
Lovell Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
1st Grade Teacher
Apopka Elementary
11.2015 - 06.2016
2nd/3rd Grade Teacher
Zellwood Elementary
11.2014 - 06.2015
1st Grade Teacher
Cypress Springs Elementary
08.2014 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Southern College