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Alexandra Talsma

96 Oakdale Court, North Haledon,NJ

Summary

Dedicated to appropriate modalities for STEAM instruction, utilization of the arts as a vehicle for learning, and digital technology platforms that support 21st century learning.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Gifted & Talented Teacher

Garfield Board of Education
Garfield, NJ, New Jersey
09.2019 - Current

Develop program protocols, eligibility matrix, grading rubric, report cards, and annual curriculum.

Infuse STEAM programming into all content areas and instruction.

Implement problem-based and real-world lessons to extend general education learning.

Utilize digital technology to provide opportunities for coding, robotics, and architectural design.

Fifth Grade Math/Science Teacher

Garfield Board of Education
Garfield, NJ, New Jersey
09.2017 - 06.2019

Infused STEAM-based instruction to drive NJSLS Math and Science Standards.

Established after-school robotics program.

Anti-Bullying/Affirmative Action representative

Initiated STEAM/Robotics fairs.

Grades 3 & 4 Science Teacher

Garfield Board of Education
Garfield, New Jersey
01.2015 - 06.2017

Infused STEAM-based learning in the science classroom.

Aligned district science curriculum to the Next Generation Science Standards with elementary curriculum team.

Established grade-specific Science and STEAM fairs.

Pharmaceutical Freelance Marketing

ProActive Healthcare Communications
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
09.2002 - 03.2009

Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing

Johnson & Johnson
Raritan, New Jersey
04.1999 - 06.2002

Education

Masters in Education - Concentration in STEAM

William Paterson University
New Jersey
11.2021

Post-Baccalaureate - Education

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Science

University Of Delaware
Newark, DE

Skills

Effective problem-solving

Creation of STEAM-based curriculum

Restructuring educational programs to meet STEAM initiatives

Timeline

Gifted & Talented Teacher

Garfield Board of Education
09.2019 - Current

Fifth Grade Math/Science Teacher

Garfield Board of Education
09.2017 - 06.2019

Grades 3 & 4 Science Teacher

Garfield Board of Education
01.2015 - 06.2017

Pharmaceutical Freelance Marketing

ProActive Healthcare Communications
09.2002 - 03.2009

Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing

Johnson & Johnson
04.1999 - 06.2002

Masters in Education - Concentration in STEAM

William Paterson University

Post-Baccalaureate - Education

Bloomfield College

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Science

University Of Delaware
Alexandra Talsma