ALEXANDRA GREENWOOD
Charlotte,NC
Summary
With almost two decades of experience as a general and special education teacher, I excel in creating tailored educational plans and fostering inclusive teaching practices. My expertise in data-driven assessments and collaboration has significantly enhanced student learning outcomes. Skilled in Special Education and communication, I consistently deliver exceptional educational support and interventions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
5th-grade Writing Teacher
Charlotte Christian School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented writing courses for students of all levels.
- Conducted one-on-one writing tutorials with struggling students.
- Helped students elevate theirwriting level, transitioning smoothly from elementary to secondary school techniques and styles.
- Created exciting lessons on course material to educate and engage students in classroom.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Evaluated student work based upon established criteria such as content accuracy or creativity.
Lead Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teacher
Charlotte Country Day
08.2020 - 05.2021
Highly Experienced Tutor/Interventionalist
Charlotte Country Day
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Private tutor for 10+ years.
Special Education Self-Contained Teacher
Mosby Woods ES
Fairfax, USA
08.2007 - 05.2014
- Certified to administer, score, and develop reports for standardized testing
- Create and implement IEPs as well as teach state standards
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of new trends in special education.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress to measure academic growth.
Inclusion Classroom Teacher
Ashlawn Elementary
Arlington, USA
08.2000 - 05.2014
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Curriculum Developer
Fairfax, USA
06.2013 - 06.2013
- Experience writing and editing curriculum using various learning approaches and uploading resources to the county database
- Designed a specific reading and mathematics curriculum with high levels of student engagement and supervision
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Supervision and Leadership
George Mason University
01.2016
Masters of Education - Curriculum Development/Instruction
UVA
Charlottesville, VA07.2011
Bachelors of Arts - Dual Major: Elementary Education/Special Education
Clemson University
01.2007
Skills
- Experienced IEP Developer
- Expert in Designing Learning Interventions
- Collaboration With Multidisciplinary Teams
- Assessing Student Performance/Progress Monitoring Using Data
- Conduct Training on Inclusive Educational Strategies and Technologies
- Reporting and Communicating Assessment Results
- Standardized Testing Administration
- Support Educators in Classroom Management
- Understanding Compliance of Special Education Regulations with classroom accommodations
- Curriculum Instruction Modeling
- Data Organization and Reporting
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Data Analysis for Decision-Making
Intervention Certifications
- Responsive Classroom
- Orton-Gillingham
- Word Study
- Lucy Calkins
- Read-Well
- Power Writing
- Do The Math
- Math & Reading Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS)
- Read Naturally/ Reading Mastery/ Corrective Reading
- Everyday Mathematics /Saxon Mathematics
- Step-Up to Writing
Trainings
- RTI
- IEP
- DIBLES
- Woodcock-Johnson testing
- KTEA-II testing and using guided centers for reading and mathematics
Teaching Certifications
- Special Education Gr. K-12
- General Education Gr. K-6
- Reading Specialist Gr. K-12
- Health and P.E. Gr. K-12
Timeline
5th-grade Writing Teacher
Charlotte Christian School
08.2023 - Current
Lead Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teacher
Charlotte Country Day
08.2020 - 05.2021
Highly Experienced Tutor/Interventionalist
Charlotte Country Day
08.2018 - 08.2020
Curriculum Developer
06.2013 - 06.2013
Special Education Self-Contained Teacher
Mosby Woods ES
08.2007 - 05.2014
Inclusion Classroom Teacher
Ashlawn Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2014
Doctor of Philosophy - Supervision and Leadership
George Mason University
Masters of Education - Curriculum Development/Instruction
UVA
Bachelors of Arts - Dual Major: Elementary Education/Special Education
Clemson University