Alexandra Mann
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Personable professional with administrative experience and a passion for cinema. Dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in schedule management and writing copy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
John Burroughs High School
Burbank
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided instruction to students in the areas of grammar, literature, writing, and communication skills.
- Developed individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in learning English language arts.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop curriculum and instructional materials.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences at least twice per school year.
- Managed classroom behavior issues using appropriate disciplinary measures.
Secondary English Teacher
Fairfax Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Conducted multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to monitor and increase reading and writing skills.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Student Teacher, Ninth and Tenth Grade
Venice Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Student Teacher, Sixth Grade
Vista Charter Middle School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students
Personal SAT Tutor
Freelance
Los Angeles, California
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Created individualized student study plans based on consultations with parents and students and results from tests.
- Researched modern best practices in improved tutoring methods for high school students studying for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
Day Player/Production Assistant
Cinespia
Los Angeles, CA
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared and set up shooting locations, ensuring all equipment was in place for the production crew.
- Organized paperwork and documents related to the shoot, such as contracts, release forms, call sheets.
- Facilitated the transport of equipment to set locations.
Production Assistant
Beauty Blender Cosmetics
Woodland Hills
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Assisted in the casting process
- Set up and broke down sets
- Arranged lunches, dinners, and transportation
- General office administration
- Coordinated extras
Director of Education
Huntington Learning Center
Woodland Hills, CA
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters.
Behavioral Health Care Facilitator
Learning And Behavioral Center
Tarzana, CA
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
Production Assistant
ABC Studios
Burbank, CA
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Ran errands as necessary for the production team.
- Troubleshot issues that arose during productions with quick solutions.
- Delivered messages to various crew members to coordinate communications.
- Conducted crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming and locking down sets.
Exam-Prep Coordinator
Huntington Learning Center
Pembroke Pines, FL And Sherman Oaks, CA
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Developed continuing education programs on new trends and new processes.
- Implemented competency-based education programs for functional areas.
- Strategized and coordinated to integrate new standards, models and organizational improvements.
- Developed and implemented communication activities.
- Researched modern best practices in improved tutoring methods for high school students studying for standardized tests.
- Created individualized student study plans based on consultations with parents and students and results from tests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Film Studies
Florida Atlantic Unvierstiy
Boca Raton12-2014
Single Subject Teaching Credential: Secondary - English
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA07-2022
Skills
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal skills
- Public Speaking
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Writing
- Knowledge of Film History
- Strong Interest in Contemporary Cinema
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Copywriting Abilities
Certification
- CSET
- CBEST
- Single Subject English Teaching Credential
References
Harjot Kaur - English Teacher, John Burroughs High School
- Phone: (818) 255 8393
- Email: harjotkaur@burbankusd.org
John Ladd - English Teacher, John Burroughs High School
- Email: garage3d@yahoo.com
Robin Tunney - Personal Reference
- Phone: (323) 627 6009
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
John Burroughs High School
08.2023 - 01.2024
Secondary English Teacher
Fairfax Senior High School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Student Teacher, Ninth and Tenth Grade
Venice Senior High School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Student Teacher, Sixth Grade
Vista Charter Middle School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Day Player/Production Assistant
Cinespia
02.2019 - 12.2019
Production Assistant
Beauty Blender Cosmetics
02.2019 - 03.2019
Personal SAT Tutor
Freelance
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Education
Huntington Learning Center
12.2017 - 12.2018
Behavioral Health Care Facilitator
Learning And Behavioral Center
01.2017 - 12.2017
Production Assistant
ABC Studios
01.2017 - 03.2017
Exam-Prep Coordinator
Huntington Learning Center
01.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Film Studies
Florida Atlantic Unvierstiy
Single Subject Teaching Credential: Secondary - English
California State University - Northridge
- CSET
- CBEST
- Single Subject English Teaching Credential
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