Alexandra Mahnick
Elgin Local Schools
MARION,OH
1
Language
2
years of professional experience
A fresh, data-driven teacher, ready to continue learning and become part of a team dedicated to supporting students' growth and ensuring an engaging learning environment through connection and the students' personal expereinces.
Work History
Student Teacher
2 Months- Prepared instructional materials such as daily slides and organized resources that support multimodal learning.
- Monitored student behavior and reinforced expectations to maintain a positive learning environment and mitigated behaviors to ensure other learners were not losing their learning opportunities.
- Implemented new behavioral management systems
- Worked well with other staff members to ensure a smooth running classroom and for learning support.
- Created positive rapport with students to ensure their learning had a personal connection to feel safe as to boost comprehension/participation.
- Used data to drive instruction and support learners on the areas that need support.
- Worked with students in their RIMP groups
- Familiar with the thinkCERCA ELA curriculum and how to apply it while keeping students engaged.
Student Teacher, Sixth Grade
2 Months- Created lessons to support engagement and bridged gaps in understanding within their schema
- Created strong relationships with peer educators and administration, collaborating effectively to meet the needs of all students within the middle school.
- Boosted student confidence in ELA through targeted instruction and hands-on activities to encourage engagement.
- Managed classrooms proactively, addressing behavioral issues quickly while keeping a focus on the lessons.
Field Experience
2 Months- Provided small-group group instruction to support lower-achieving students in their areas of need.
- Kept 25, 8th grade students engaged with lessons that kept them moving and eliminated behavior problems by doing such.
- Adapted to the classroom teacher's strategies to ensure that expectations from the students were held.
- Collaborated with neighboring teachers to understand how to best support students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education
Associate of Science - Arts
- Dean's List Autumn 2023
- Dean's List Spring 2024
- Dean's List Autum 2025
- Dean's List Spring 2026
High School Diploma
- National Honors Society Member
- Science Club
- Honors Spanish student (Grades 6-12)
Skills
Lesson design
Curriculum design
Differentiated instruction
Behavior intervention
Classroom leadership
Student engagement
Data-driven instruction
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness to ensure the best version of me to my students mentally and physically.
Softball is something that I enjoy and would love to become a part of with Elgin!
Timeline
Student Teacher
Elgin Local Schools
09.2026 - 11.2026Read More
Student Teacher, Sixth Grade
Elgin Local Schools
09.2025 - 11.2025Read More
Field Experience
Ridgedale Junior High
01.2025 - 03.2025Read More
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science from Middle Childhood Education
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The Ohio State University
Associate of Science from Arts
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Elgin High School
High School Diploma
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