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ALEXANDER LEO BARRON
Work Preference
Summary
Learning and Development professional with extensive experience in curriculum design and instructional strategy. Expertise in developing multi-year learning programs and facilitating professional development initiatives that enhance instructional effectiveness and support diverse learner populations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
English Department Chair
Boys' Latin School of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
04.2022 - 06.2026
- Led curriculum strategy and instructional planning for a department of 8 educators, ensuring alignment of learning objectives, assessments, and instructional practices.
- Led collaboration among faculty and administrators to implement curriculum and instructional initiatives, fostering a unified approach to education.
- Designed and implemented multi-year learning programs spanning 20+ courses, to serve diverse learner populations.
- Facilitated professional development and mentoring initiatives that enhanced instructional effectiveness and ensured consistency across the department.
- Developed assessment frameworks and performance metrics to evaluate learner progress and drive continuous improvement.
- Managed department projects involving curriculum redesign, standards alignment, and instructional innovation.
- Created training materials, facilitator guides, and learning resources to support faculty implementation.
Upper School English Teacher
Boys' Latin School of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2012 - 06.2026
- Designed and delivered engaging learning experiences for grades 9-12.
- Used assessment data to improve learner outcomes.
- Integrated learning technologies and active learning strategies into instruction.
Communications Writer
Boys' Latin School of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
03.2018 - 06.2026
- Wrote feature articles, profiles, and event coverage for school's magazine, enhancing reader engagement through diverse storytelling.
- Collaborated with faculty and administrators to create clear, audience-focused communications that effectively supported school initiatives.
- Developed engaging curriculum materials for diverse student learning experiences.
Copy Editor
Morgan Stanley
Baltimore, Maryland
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Edited content for Human Resources Department, enhancing clarity and engagement in employee bios, bulletins, and calendars.
Staff Writer
DC Spotlight Newspaper
Washington, DC
08.2010 - 03.2017
- Crafted monthly articles on local restaurants, visiting locations, photographing dishes, sampling cuisine, and interviewing chefs, owners, and PR representatives to provide readers with engaging insights.
- Researched and wrote articles on local events and issues for community engagement.
- Collaborated with editors to refine content for clarity and impact.
English Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
Rockville, Maryland
08.2006 - 06.2012
- Designed and implemented yearlong English curricula for grades nine through twelve, using backward design to align learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments.
- Integrated discussion, close reading, and writing workshops into course design to promote higher-order thinking and sustained student engagement.
- Designed learner-centered instructional experiences using backward design and adult learning principles.
- Designed assessment strategies to evaluate learning outcomes and guide continuous improvement.
Education
M.A. - English
Bread Loaf School of English
Middlebury, VT01-2014
M.A.T. - English Education
Brown University
Providence, RI01-2006
B.A. - English
Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio01-2004
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- Adult Learning
- Learning & Development
- Training Facilitation
- Performance Improvement
- Teacher Development
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Instructional Resources
- Canvas LMS
- Zoom
- IXL
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Canva
Accomplishments
- Led implementation of department-wide curriculum across 20+ courses.
- Facilitated professional learning and instructional coaching for 8 faculty members.
- Increased AP Literature performance above state and national averages.
- Managed curriculum redesign initiatives aligned with institutional goals.
- Created training resources and implementation guides to support faculty adoption of new instructional practices.
Timeline
English Department Chair
Boys' Latin School of Maryland
04.2022 - 06.2026
Communications Writer
Boys' Latin School of Maryland
03.2018 - 06.2026
Copy Editor
Morgan Stanley
11.2017 - 03.2018
Upper School English Teacher
Boys' Latin School of Maryland
08.2012 - 06.2026
Staff Writer
DC Spotlight Newspaper
08.2010 - 03.2017
English Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2012
M.A. - English
Bread Loaf School of English
M.A.T. - English Education
Brown University
B.A. - English
Kenyon College