Alexandra Steve

Teaching a mixed grade level of 3rd, 4th, 5th grade in a special class, 12-1-1 with a 3:1 ratio. Facilitated the development of daily living skills and academic accomplishments through structured learning and differentiation.

• Developed IEP goals and instructional plans for students with disabilities utilizing predictable structures and productive struggle
• Adapted lessons to meet diverse learning needs and classroom accommodations.
• Collaborated with administration and general education staff on inclusive classroom practices

• delivered dance technique instruction through structured, creativity-building programs for all ages, fostering a supportive and safe learning environment

• Communicate age-level dance techniques, motivate, and encourage children to move through dance and guide them as they discover their creativity

• Served as long-term substitute teacher in a self-contained life skills classroom, managing daily classroom activities and student needs.
• Promoted student autonomy by designing and implementing specialized instruction, ensuring alignment with individual education plan objectives.

• Engaged as a student teacher in a wonderful 4th grade classroom
• Implemented teaching strategies the skills I learned through my dedication, care, and observation for beginning to teach on my own

• Engaged in observation teaching hours and interacted with students to understand classroom structure.

• Assisted children of multiple ages to improve upon their dance skills through encouraging creativity and hard work

• Served as an ambassador for the Tang Teaching Museum by acting as both a tour guide and gallery monitor
• Provided excellent customer service in a welcoming environment to the visitors while protecting the art on display

• Guided new students in navigating the curricular and co-curricular college experience as an academic resource and social role model.

• Design, complete costume orders, and perform costume alterations with high quality and precision under rigorous time constraints for the Skidmore College Dance Department

• Contacted a diverse group of individuals and organizations to solicit support for the candidate for public office
• Analyzed and explained candidate’s position on various legal and public policy matters

• Assistant Dance Teacher – Gathered valuable information about working with children through assisting the development of young dancers in collaboration with an experienced dance instructor
• Dance Teacher – Provided dance instruction to children in a fun and productive way

• Supervised four art camps in the course of two weeks for children of multiple ages
• Demonstrated effective communication with children and adults

• Developed a business creating hand painted customizable tote bags while advocating for women and artistry in business
• Received significant funding from an entrepreneurial board in association with the Young Entrepreneurs Academy