Alena Hallack
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Teaching has been my passion since childhood. As a teacher, I strive to instill the same zeal for history in my students. Every day is a new adventure and an exciting voyage for their inquiring minds. My goal is not only to make history come alive for my students but also to show them how the past shapes their present and future.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior High Teacher
Fairmont Private Schools
08.2005 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging history curriculums for grades 6-8, tailored to diverse learning needs, including domestic and international students.
- Served as a mentor teacher, supporting colleagues in instructional strategies and professional development.
- Delivered instruction aligned with International Baccalaureate (IB) standards for Individuals and Societies, fostering a globally-minded perspective in students.
- Coached students to achieve National Champion titles in Pentathlon competitions.
- Advised and oversaw the production of junior high newspapers and yearbooks, fostering creativity and collaboration.
- Planned and led immersive field trips, including a week-long educational experience in Washington, D.C.
- Created personalized support strategies to accommodate diverse learning abilities and promote academic success.
- Maintained a consistent and engaging classroom environment by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Administered and evaluated tests, assignments, and projects to assess student progress and understanding.
- Promoted critical thinking and a passion for history by connecting historical events to contemporary and future contexts.
Middle School History Coordinator
Fairmont Private Schools
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Updated current curriculum maps to align and reflect current practices
- Provided suggested pacing guide for teachers
Align curriculum maps with Fairmont Approved Standards - Evaluated curriculum maps to incorporate social-emotional learning and culturally relevant teaching practices
- Updated curriculum maps to reflect any newly adopted curriculum
- Attended professional development related to my grade-level or department
- Facilitated professional development throughout the school year
- Facilitated and organize grade-level and department meetings
- Supported and onboarded teachers, including new teachers to Fairmont
- Provided team-building opportunities for your grade-level or department
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, PA08-2025
Certificate - Crosscultural, Language, And Academic Development
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA12-2008
Single Subject Credential - Social Sciences
California University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University
Long Beach, CA01.2001
Skills
- Curriculum writer
- Pentathlon coach
- National Geography Bee advisor
- National History Day advisor
- Yearbook advisor
- Newspaper advisor
- 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 History Coordinator
Fairmont Private Schools
08.2021 - 06.2024
Junior High Teacher
Fairmont Private Schools
08.2005 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2001 - 08.2005
Single Subject Credential - Social Sciences
California University Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University
- 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.
Master of Arts - American History
Gettysburg College
Certificate - Crosscultural, Language, And Academic Development
University of San Diego
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