Alex Leigh Houston
Oakton
Summary
Education professional with strong commitment to facilitating student growth and academic success. Proven ability to maintain classroom order while delivering comprehensive lesson plans. Valued for collaborative approach and reliability, adapting seamlessly to ever-changing classroom dynamics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
FCPS
04.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Founder, Musician and Piano Teacher
HOUSTON’S KEYS
09.2009 - Current
- - Lead individual and group instruction to students of all ages in piano, reading music, rhythm, harmonies, and performing arts, leveraging best practice in child and adult learning theory
- - Support students through creative instructional design and delivery, consistent and personalized motivation, and excellence in customer service
- - Instruct private students directly and as a contractor through larger organizations established in local music and performing arts education
Contract Marketing, Sales & Advertising Associate
METRO RADIO, INC.
07.2021 - 09.2024
- - On Air co-host for the afternoon drive for 97.7/106.3 LA LEY (1/23-present)
- - On Air live personality for the afternoon drive 105.5 WINC FM (10/21-12/22)
- - Assistant program director/ Interim program director
- - Research good music from the 90s-2010s and add upon approval of PD
- - Keep up with the Hot AC charts and add songs upon approval of PD
- - Director of Social Media for 105.5 WINC
PRIVATE CHILDCARE/NANNY
01.2009 - 08.2018
- - Served 30+ local families to provide child care for infants through middle school age
- - Provided entertainment, enrichment, and care services such as going to outings, transportation, housekeeping, creating activities, aiding with homework, preparing and feeding meals, toileting and changing, cleaning/organizing toys, bathing, and putting to bed
- - Leveraged organizational and management competencies to manage up to 12 children for a private home school group, including planning, coordinating learning-based games and activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
01.2018
English Major
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2014
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Trinity Christian School
01.2013
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Dominion Christian School
06.2011
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
FCPS
04.2024 - Current
Contract Marketing, Sales & Advertising Associate
METRO RADIO, INC.
07.2021 - 09.2024
Founder, Musician and Piano Teacher
HOUSTON’S KEYS
09.2009 - Current
PRIVATE CHILDCARE/NANNY
01.2009 - 08.2018
English Major
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY
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Trinity Christian School
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Dominion Christian School
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
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