Alexa Nergaard
Kent,WA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with a proven track record at Tahoma Cooperative Preschool, excelling in classroom management and fostering significant improvements in student engagement. Leveraged adaptable teaching methods and strong relationship-building skills to enhance academic growth and emotional well-being. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages as a Kent School District substitute teacher. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kent School District
09.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Teacher
Tahoma Cooperative Preschool
03.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment for two classes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported approximately 28 students/school year in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2020
Associate of Arts -
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA06.2007
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Organizational abilities
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior Modeling
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kent School District
09.2021 - Current
Teacher
Tahoma Cooperative Preschool
03.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts -
Green River Community College