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Alexandra Ditchey

Alexandra Ditchey

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Dedicated and motivated facilitator of inquiry learning exciting students to engage in concept building and skill implementation. Ability to lead others with significant strengths in collaborative teamwork and team leadership through inspiring and guiding staff and teachers. A devoted educator who is caring and patient and strives to cultivate stimulating learning environments, differentiate and modify instruction for all learning abilities, and help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Guides each student to take ownership of the development of the whole child through academics, social and emotional well-being, and real world skill development. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Granite School District
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2024 - Current
  • Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups across various subjects.
  • Adapted instructional materials for students with varying learning needs.
  • Implemented school policies and procedures to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
  • Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.

PYP Coordinator/English Program Coordinator

Shu Ren International School
Berkeley, USA
01.2018 - 06.2024
  • Led and successfully conducted IB Evaluation in Spring of 2024
  • Presenter at the IB World Conference in San Diego summer 2022
  • Develop and lead parent workshops throughout the year related to IB, English, Math, and grade level matriculation
  • Coordinated project timelines and schedules for multiple teams across departments.
  • Managed communications between stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
  • Organized and facilitated team meetings to promote collaboration and information sharing.
  • Developed training materials to support onboarding of new team members.
  • Assisted in budget tracking and resource allocation for ongoing projects.
  • Researched best practices to improve operational workflows within the organization.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
  • Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
  • Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
  • Pilot and integrate Toddle as primary for planning, teaching, reporting, communication, standards alignment, and digital portfolio
  • Educator mini lessons supporting basic IT integration for Apple, Google, Managebac, Toddle, and other technological resources
  • Work closely with Heads of School to for teaching and learning, family communication and involvement
  • Collaborate with Events and Marketing to support events and family education and admissions for enrollment and evaluation
  • Work closely with teachers and specialists to support inquiry-based, PYP transdisciplinary teaching and learning, integrate technology, and support Professional Development

PYP teacher

Shu Ren International School
Berkeley, USA
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Literacy: created, planned, developed and assessed through Common Core Standards, AERO standards, British National Curriculum and PYP Scope and Sequence with variety of supplemental resources and extension programs such as Writing/Reading Workshop, On Set and Rime, Journeys, Daily 5, Ready Set Write, 6+1 Writing Traits, Ready Reading, assessments with DRA and MAP
  • Math: created, planned, developed and assessed through Common Core Standards, AERO standards, British National Curriculum and PYP Scope and Sequence with variety of supplemental resources such as daily journals for reflection of concepts and integration with literacy, centers, and inquiry learning through integrated mathematics, Ready and iReady Math, Singapore Math, Jo Boaler Youcubed
  • Science and Social Studies: integrated scope and sequence into units, collaboration with Core Arts and Single Subjects
  • Technology: daily, purposeful integration through classroom computers, laptops, iPads, RAZ-Kids, iReady, blogs, brain breaks/energizers using Yoga apps and gonoodle, research skills with Kids Britannica, and ELA/UOI current events with NewsELA
  • Planned diverse and inclusive differentiation and modified to instruction to meet needs of all learners through knowledge and understanding, language proficiencies, cognative diversity and cultural/identity diversities
  • Designed and facilitates positive and reflective behavior management systems and procedures which allow students ownership over choices
  • Encourages open communication in a safe, responsible, and respectful community through student created Essential Agreements, hopes and dreams, and shared goals
  • Creatively resolves conflicts with student-led constructive problem solving using discussion, reflection and action planning
  • Responsive Classroom techniques such as logical consequences and break it, fix it integrated with PYP langugae
  • Regular portfolio reflections, conferencing, and goal setting provides student centered focused learning and ownership
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
  • Implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
  • Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.

Grade 2 PYP teacher

Rome International School
Rome, Italy
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and concerns.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Grade 1 PYP teacher, team lead, and Student Council facilitator

Hong Qiao International School
Shanghai, China
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Promotes and encourages student agency, action and leadership through Student Council (grades Kinder through Middle School) and Co-taught Elementary Zine
  • Student collaboration through buddies, whole grade lessons, publishing student writing in the library, and school community events such as Earth Day, Market Day and Children's Day presentations
  • Participated in the Million Tree Project 2015; raised money with Student Council and planted trees in Inner Mongolia
  • Facilitated Student Council raising and delivering money, toys, clothing, and educational supplies for a migrant school in China through Giving Tree Organization
  • Led Grade 1 team through Self Study PYP accreditation in 2015
  • Leading whole school through PYP Re-evalutaion
  • Aligned Math and Literacy standards with AERO, Common Core, and PYP
  • Coordinated feedback sessions to gather insights for continuous improvement processes.
  • Developed training materials to support staff learning and development initiatives.

Grade 6 English Language Arts teacher

FEES Preparatory College
Tempe, USA
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment methods.
  • Integrated technology to support language arts curriculum delivery.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
  • Organized literary events to promote reading and writing enthusiasm among students.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom activities.
  • Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
  • Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social, and emotional development.
  • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to teach grammar, writing, literature, and reading skills.
  • Created a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through writing or discussion.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
  • Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.

Grade 5-9 PYP and MYP English Language Arts and Mathematics teacher

The International School of Arizona
Phoenix, USA
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
  • Guided students in problem-solving techniques to foster critical thinking skills.
  • Created a variety of challenging assignments that encouraged critical thinking skills in mathematics.
  • Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics.

Grade 1 teacher

Singapore International School
Hanoi, Vietnam
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse Grade 1 learners.
  • Facilitated hands-on activities to enhance students' critical thinking skills.
  • Collaborated with parents to support student academic and social development.
  • Conducted classroom activities that promoted social interaction, active learning, and problem solving.
  • Monitored student progress through assessments and observations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and lesson planning.
  • Integrated art, music, physical education into daily lessons to develop multidisciplinary skills.
  • Provided instruction in basic skills such as reading, writing, spelling, and math.
  • Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance during class time.
  • Developed lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.

Grade 2 PYP teacher

Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary School
Shanghai, China
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.

Education

Masters - Elementary Education

Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
01.2010

Bachelors of Arts - Philosophy

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
01.2009

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Reporting and documenting
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Creative problem solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student assessment
  • Instructional technology
  • Parent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Diverse learning strategies
  • Professional development
  • Social emotional learning

References

  • Lucy Yan, Head of School, Shu Ren International School, lyan@shurenschool.org
  • Deron Marvin, Co-Head of School, Shu Ren International School, deron.marvin@shurenschool.org
  • Lam Tsoi, Chinese Curriculum Coordinator, Shu Ren International School, lam.tsoi@shurenschool.org
  • Rene DuToit, Social Emotional Student Wellness Coordinator, Reaponsive Classroom Coordinator and teacher, Shu Ren International School, rene.dutoit@shurenschool.org
  • Anthony Allard, Head of School, Rome International School, aallard@romeinternationalschool.it
  • Paula Ashby, PYP Coordinator, Hong Qiao International School, paula.ashby@hqis.org
  • Bryan Ashby, Hong Qiao International School, bryan.ashby@hqis.org

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Granite School District
11.2024 - Current

PYP teacher

Shu Ren International School
01.2019 - 12.2022

PYP Coordinator/English Program Coordinator

Shu Ren International School
01.2018 - 06.2024

Grade 2 PYP teacher

Rome International School
01.2017 - 12.2019

Grade 1 PYP teacher, team lead, and Student Council facilitator

Hong Qiao International School
01.2015 - 12.2017

Grade 6 English Language Arts teacher

FEES Preparatory College
01.2014 - 12.2015

Grade 5-9 PYP and MYP English Language Arts and Mathematics teacher

The International School of Arizona
01.2013 - 12.2014

Grade 1 teacher

Singapore International School
01.2012 - 12.2013

Grade 2 PYP teacher

Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary School
01.2010 - 12.2012

Masters - Elementary Education

Arizona State University

Bachelors of Arts - Philosophy

Northern Arizona University

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