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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, FL
2011

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