Alena Hargrove
Clayton,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at National Heritage Academy, adept at fostering critical thinking and creativity in students. Skilled in adaptive instruction and assessment strategies, I effectively promote collaboration and engagement, ensuring a positive learning environment. Committed to student growth through innovative lesson planning and strong interpersonal communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
National Heritage Academy
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Implemented interactive teaching methods to enhance student participation and learning.
- Promoted effective study habits among students through modeling techniques and encouraging self-reflection.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
5th Grade Math Teacher
National Heritage Academy
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated interactive group activities to promote collaboration among fifth-grade students.
- Encouraged students to think critically about mathematical problems and apply problem-solving skills to real-world situations.
- Coached students on how to use various types of strategies when solving math equations.
4th Grade Teacher
Polenta elementary
Garner, North Carolina
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Instructed lessons and activities based off state standards and students needs
- Provided feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth
- Facilitated instructional planning compatible with the school and system- wide curricular goals
- Maintained clear, firm and reasonable work standards and due dates
- Provided materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity
- Carried out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as need is perceived
Research Assistant
Winston Salem state university
Winston-Salem, USA
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Reviewed new research literature to remain current with examination procedures.
- Used Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to prepare reports, presentations, and research results.
- Completed research assignments by organizing data, generating spreadsheets, and drafting reports.
- Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation.
- Assisted in research for development of new products and processes.
Education
Africana -
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NCSkills
- Verbal Aptitude
- Creativity encouragement
- Adaptive instruction
- Assessment strategies
- Interpersonal Temperament
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Data Conception
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
National Heritage Academy
08.2023 - Current
5th Grade Math Teacher
National Heritage Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
4th Grade Teacher
Polenta elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
Research Assistant
Winston Salem state university
10.2018 - 05.2019
Africana -
Winston-Salem State University