Alena Hallack
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Teaching has been a lifelong passion of mine, stemming from my earliest memories. As an educator, I strive to ignite the same love for history in my students. Each day in the classroom is a new adventure, a journey of discovery for their curious minds. My aim is not only to bring history to life for them but also to help them understand its relevance to their lives today and in the future.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior High History Teacher
Fairmont Private Schools
08.2005 - Current
- Developed grades 6-8 history curriculum for both domestic and international junior high students
- Coached the seventh and eighth grade students to become National Champions in Pentathlon
- Oversaw and advised students in both the junior high newspaper and yearbook
- Aligned teaching techniques and devised personalized support strategies to help students with differing ability levels
- Planned and supervised class projects and field trips including a one week trip to Washington D.C
- IB trained as an Individuals and Socialites teacher and a Community Project Coordinator
Middle School Coordinator
Fairmont Private Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Created curriculum for grades six through eight.
- Oversaw the support of multiple history teachers over four campuses.
- Enhanced curriculum development by implementing innovative teaching methods and instructional materials.
- Streamlined communication between faculty and the Head of Eduction by establishing regular meetings and updates on the department's progress.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
Substitute Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2001 - 08.2005
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence
- Used range of instructional approaches and classroom of activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Promoted learning by maintaining classroom management and discipline.
Education
Master of Arts - American History
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania12.2026
CLAD Certificate
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA09.2008
Single Subject Credential - Social Sciences
California University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01.2001
Associate of Arts - History
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA01.1999
Skills
- Curriculum writer
- Pentathlon coach
- History Olympiad advisor
- Yearbook advisor
- Newspaper advisor
- Mentor Teacher
- International Baccalaureate certified
Certification
- Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
- Clear Single Subject Credential in Social Science with an emphasis on American history.
- Certificate in training for the International Baccalaureate program for Individuals and Societies for grades 6-8.
- Training in mentoring the National Geography Bee and National History Day.
Timeline
Middle School Coordinator
Fairmont Private Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
Junior High History Teacher
Fairmont Private Schools
08.2005 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2001 - 08.2005
Master of Arts - American History
Gettysburg College
CLAD Certificate
University of San Diego
Single Subject Credential - Social Sciences
California University Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University - Long Beach
Associate of Arts - History
Orange Coast College
- Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
- Clear Single Subject Credential in Social Science with an emphasis on American history.
- Certificate in training for the International Baccalaureate program for Individuals and Societies for grades 6-8.
- Training in mentoring the National Geography Bee and National History Day.
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