Alexa DeLuca
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Teacher/Choreographer
East Coast Dance Center, Ma
06.2016 - Current
- Michelle DelOrfano 978-664-3780 michelle@ecdancecenter.com
- Choreograph unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer''s strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Develop strong relationships with students, encouraging them to develop self-confidence through the art of dance.
- Plan routines for recitals and performances.
- Preparing weekly dance curriculum for students ages 2-18
- Recognize and adapt to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
- Planning fun technique-based activities/games
- Finding age-appropriate music for class time
- Continuing training through mandatory workshops and classes
- Providing clear and consistent communication with dance parents
First Grade Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Effectively working with teachers and staff
- Working with students through dysregulation
- Work on individualizing the curriculum to meet the varying levels of all students in my classroom.
- Provide clear and consistent communication with parents through parent-teacher conferences, weekly newsletters and emails.
- Create fun, engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that align with Melrose curriculum.
- Set high goals to ensure that all students, reach their full potential.
- Create small group lesson that target student's specific learning goals
- Weekly curriculum planning meetings with first-grade team.
- Weekly meetings with coaches to better understand the curriculum.
- Create a safe, inclusive environment in which students are encouraged to make mistakes in order to learn and grow.
- Coordinate field trips with first-grade team and PTO.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Paraprofessional
Roosevelt Elementary School
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
DLC Paraprofessional
Roosevelt Elementary
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Work one-to-one with a student in our Developmental Learning Program (DLC)
- Supervising one-on-one student during all school activities (indoor and outdoor) including lunch
- Works closely with students with various needs
- Implement and teach adaptive lessons and activities
- Assisting students with academic success
- Social integration
- Working with students through dysregulation
- Personal care including toileting
- Consulting and collaborating with Special Education and General Education teachers
Nanny
Jon Neckes
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Daily supervision and care of five and three-year-old boys
- Implementing structured mini-lessons for distance learning
- Organizing daily fun activities
- Oversee playtime
- Behavioral and emotional support
- Organizing household
- Household chores including dishwashing and laundry
- Driving children to activities
- Assist with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepare meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Support children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Develop strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Collaborate closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintain a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
Toddler Co-Teacher
Artisan Childcare Center
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Designed age-appropriate lesson plans that were implemented by co-teachers
- Provided continuous supervision during indoor and outdoor activities
- Maintained safe learning and playing environments
- Organized and reinforced daily routines
- Spoke professionally with parents about student's progress and behavior
- Observed and documented student's progress and behavior
- Provided full-time academic and developmental support to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Babysitter
Melissa Synott
06.2011 - 12.2017
- Supervised playtime
- Cooked lunch and dinner
- Created opportunities for learning in household environment
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Group Leader- After School
YMCA Of Greater Boston
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided assistance in homework and classroom assignments for kindergarten through fifth-grade students in math, science, social studies, and reading
- Planned fun games, arts and crafts, and outdoor sports activities
- Provided supervision during outdoor and indoor activities
- Wrote quarterly progress reports for each child that would be reviewed with their parents
Public School Dance Teacher
North Walpole School
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Created lesson plans that provided unique curriculum for specific age groups after school
- Worked with children from kindergarten through middle school
- Incorporated science, math, letters, animals, weather, etc
- While using movement in the body
Kitchen Staff
Child Development Center, Keene State College
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Washed dishes and did laundry after lunchtime
- Babysitter
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA of Greater Boston
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Worked with ages 5-14
- Responsible for the “Youth Leader Program” in which I planned activities for the older campers
- Communicated with parents about their child on a daily basis
- Provided close supervision during field trips and Youth Leader trips
- Maintained a safe environment during indoor and outdoor activities
- Organized and planned the annual camp musical
Lead teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
02.2014 - 08.2015
- In classroom management
- Worked in each classroom (infant to pre-k) when Lead Teacher takes their lunch break
- Cleaned up after snack and lunchtime and kept classroom neat and tidy
- Provided support to Lead Teacher
- Supervised outdoor and indoor activities
- Assisted with toilet training and changing diapers
Education
M.D. - Early Childhood Education
Salem State College
Salem, MA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education Specialization
Keene State College
Keene, NH05.2016
High School Diploma -
Reading Memorial High School
Reading, Ma05.2012
Skills
- Activity Planning and Supervision
- Interpersonal Communication
- Safety Management
- Skills
- Responsible
- Hard-working
- Organized
- Passionate
- Dependable
- Friendly
- Trustworthy
- Patient
- Energetic
Certification
Core Qualifications CPR/First Aid Certification
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
11.2023 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional
Roosevelt Elementary School
09.2023 - 11.2023
DLC Paraprofessional
Roosevelt Elementary
09.2021 - 06.2023
Nanny
Jon Neckes
05.2018 - 01.2021
Toddler Co-Teacher
Artisan Childcare Center
11.2016 - 05.2018
Group Leader- After School
YMCA Of Greater Boston
08.2016 - 06.2017
Dance Teacher/Choreographer
East Coast Dance Center, Ma
06.2016 - Current
Kitchen Staff
Child Development Center, Keene State College
12.2015 - 05.2016
Public School Dance Teacher
North Walpole School
08.2014 - 12.2016
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA of Greater Boston
06.2014 - 08.2015
Lead teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
02.2014 - 08.2015
Babysitter
Melissa Synott
06.2011 - 12.2017
M.D. - Early Childhood Education
Salem State College
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education Specialization
Keene State College
High School Diploma -
Reading Memorial High School
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