ALEXANDRA JURANICH
Montvale,NJ
Summary
Hardworking, energetic education professional seeking a new opportunity within the field of Education. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritize.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Godwin Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Created, adapted, and differentiated lesson plans to accommodate students.
- Implemented Wilson's Phonics Fundations Program, Lucy Calkin’s Teacher’s College Writing Program, Think Central Expressions Math Program, and Social Studies and Science Learning Standards Based Curriculum
- Incorporated Jamboard and Google Slides to build upon math lessons and skills
- Integrated online platforms such as Google Classroom, IXL, and Raz-Kids
- Enhanced engagement with use of movement, morning meeting, morning greetings, sharer of the day, shared reading, and helper of the day.
- Incorporated Calendar Math everyday
- Encouraged positive and on-task behavior using class behavior systems such as Class Dojo, pom-pom jar, and secret student of the day.
- Administered Fountais and Pinell running records, informal and formal assessments (Letter Sounds/Letter Identification, Concepts about Print, Number recognition, independent reading levels, sight word assessments, math assessments) throughout the academic school year
Kindergarten Teacher
Anna C. Scott Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Created, adapted, and differentiated lesson plans to accommodate students, including 10 ESL students
- Implemented Lucy Calkin’s Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Program including the Phonics curriculum, Pearson & Savvas’s EnVision Math Program, Teacher’s Curriculum Institute’s Social Studies Program, and the Science Learning Standards Based Curriculum
- Coordinated social studies lessons and curriculum for entire grade level (virtual and in-person).
- Incorporated Jamboard to differentiate reading and literacy small groups.
- Integrated online platforms such as Google Classroom, Padlet, Raz-Kids, MyOn, Epic!, Freckle
- Enhanced online engagement with use of movement, morning meeting helper, and student of the week.
- Encouraged positive and on-task behavior using visual reminders (ex: thumbs up, thumbs down, mute, etc.)
- Administered running records, informal, and formal assessments (Letter Sounds/Letter Identification, Concepts about Print, Number recognition, independent reading levels, exit tickets) throughout academic school year.
First Grade Teacher
Nellie K. Parker Elementary School
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Implemented Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Go Math and Journeys Common Core Program, Wilson’s Fundations Program, Amplify Science, and Pearson’s My World Social Studies Program
- Created, adapted, and differentiated lesson plans to accommodate 3 students with an I&RS, 2 ESL students, and 2 retained students
- Promoted positive behaviors with classroom management and Class Dojo.
- Incorporated programs such as Google Classroom, Raz Kids, Boom Cards, and Seesaw during distance learning
- Lead small guided reading groups 3 times per week
First Grade Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Washington Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Co-taught, collaborated, partnered, and coordinated together to plan and teach students in whole and small group lessons that incorporated the smart board and hands on materials and manipulatives
- Incorporated 1, 2, 3 Magic, Class Dojo, and positive reinforcement for classroom management.
- Implemented Pearson’s Good Habits, Great Readers literacy curriculum, Orton-Gillingham phonics and red words program, Lucy Calkin’s Writing Workshop curriculum, Singapore Mathematics: Math In Focus, Mystery Science, and The Daily 5 Literacy Framework
- Created, modified, and differentiated lesson plans to accommodate 2 students with 504 plans and 3 students with IEPs
- Facilitated small guided reading groups 3-4 times per week and small guided math groups 2 times per week
- Integrated online platforms such as Kahoot, Xtramath, and Raz Kids
Second Grade Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Belleville Elementary School Three
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Created, adapted, and differentiated lesson plans to accommodate 2 students with 504 plans, 3 ESL students, and 1 student with an I&RS
- Implemented Wonders McGraw-Hill literacy curriculum and Pearson Envisions Math Program, Social Studies Learning Standards Based Curriculum
- Incorporated schoolwide Belleville Bucks program, whole class bee behavior chart, preferential seating and positive reinforcement for classroom management
- Integrated online platforms such as Epic! And IXL
- Lead tutoring sessions for students after school twice a week in Math and ELA
Paraprofessional
Memorial Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Administered one-on-one ABA programs with student
- Modified curriculum to accommodate students’ needs
- Incorporated behavior plans, sensory diets, and token board reinforcement systems
- Successfully guided two students with severe disabilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2017
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, G-Suite
- Social networking: LinkedIn
- E-Learning Apps
Certification
New Jersey Standard Teaching License – Early Childhood Education (Preschool- 3rd Grade)
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Godwin Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Anna C. Scott Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021
First Grade Teacher
Nellie K. Parker Elementary School
02.2020 - 06.2020
First Grade Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Washington Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2019
Second Grade Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Belleville Elementary School Three
09.2018 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional
Memorial Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Vermont
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