Alexandra Haeflein
Summary
Compassionate teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Substitute Teacher
Pennridge School District – Sellersville Elementary School
01.2026 - Current
- Provide instructional support across multiple elementary grade levels and classrooms
- Maintain classroom routines and continuity of instruction during teacher absences
- Support student learning through small-group instruction and individualized assistance
- Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a variety of classroom settings
5th Grade ELA Teacher
School District of Philadelphia – Roosevelt Elementary School
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered standards-aligned ELA instruction in a 5th grade classroom setting
- Implemented differentiated instruction and classroom management systems
- Supported student growth in reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary
- Collaborated with staff and administration to support student achievement
- Maintained communication with families regarding student progress
Student Teacher (3rd Grade)
F.S. Edmonds Elementary School – Philadelphia, PA
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted with lesson planning and instruction
- Supported individualized and small-group learning
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback
Stage 2 Student Teacher (4th Grade)
Agora Cyber School – Remote
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Planned and implemented virtual lesson plans
- Utilized digital tools to engage students
- Provided individualized support and feedback
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction
Stage 1 Student Teacher (1st Grade)
Glenside Elementary School – Glenside, PA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted with lesson planning and classroom instruction
- Supported student learning through small-group instruction
- Monitored student progress and classroom engagement
Substitute Teacher
ESS Substitute Teacher – Perkasie, PA
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Maintained discipline and classroom management
- Created a safe and nurturing learning environment
- Provided instructional support to students
Administrative and Social Media Support
Plant Essentials, Inc. – Perkasie, PA
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed social media profiles
- Coordinated employee paperwork and updates
- Supported hiring and employee management
Research Assistant
Lehigh University Molecular Biology Lab – Bethlehem, PA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Analyzed scientific literature
- Summarized laboratory findings
- Collected and organized laboratory data
General Chemistry Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University – Columbus, OH
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Educated students on lab procedures
- Supported students during lab sessions
- Provided feedback on coursework
Education
Master's Program - Early Childhood Education PreK-4
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA05.2025
Neuroscience Major
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12.2018
Skills
- Classroom management and student engagement
- Lesson planning and differentiated instruction
- Educational technology tools (Google Classroom, Zoom, Seesaw, Canvas, Microsoft Teams)
- Student assessment and data-driven instruction
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Digital literacy and online learning platform support
- Student engagement
- Instructional strategies
Timeline
Building Substitute Teacher
Pennridge School District – Sellersville Elementary School
01.2026 - Current
5th Grade ELA Teacher
School District of Philadelphia – Roosevelt Elementary School
05.2025 - 01.2026
Student Teacher (3rd Grade)
F.S. Edmonds Elementary School – Philadelphia, PA
03.2025 - 05.2025
Stage 2 Student Teacher (4th Grade)
Agora Cyber School – Remote
01.2025 - 03.2025
Stage 1 Student Teacher (1st Grade)
Glenside Elementary School – Glenside, PA
09.2024 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher
ESS Substitute Teacher – Perkasie, PA
08.2022 - 12.2024
Administrative and Social Media Support
Plant Essentials, Inc. – Perkasie, PA
03.2020 - 01.2022
Research Assistant
Lehigh University Molecular Biology Lab – Bethlehem, PA
03.2019 - 03.2020
General Chemistry Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University – Columbus, OH
08.2016 - 12.2017
Neuroscience Major
The Ohio State University
Master's Program - Early Childhood Education PreK-4
Arcadia University