ALEXANDRA C. MAESER

4th Grade Teacher (2016-2018, 2020-Present)

• Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.

5th & 6th Grade Science Teacher (2018-2020)

• Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in elementary and middle school science competitions and presentations.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
• Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.

Private Tutor

• Orton-Gillingham Certified, "a prescriptive way to teach literacy when reading, writing, and spelling does not come easily to individuals".
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles in all subject areas.

Curriculum Committee Member

• Teamed with subject matter leads in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms in our building; specifically science.
• Co-built and implemented a scope and sequence, in addition to curriculum maps for grades K-8 for Carondelet School.
• Co-wrote a grant proposal for building a new STEM lab at our upper campus, and furthered it into fruition.

2nd Grade Teacher (2011-2013)

• Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
• Encouraged student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities, sensory reading & spelling, and positive collaboration.

3rd Grade Teacher (2013-2016)

• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.

Curriculum and Instruction Committee

• Researched and implemented best teaching practices during the development of the school's STEM Lab to educate both staff and parents.
• Worked on the Archdiocese Educational Task Force in 2012 for curriculum statements in English & Language Arts.

• Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
• Sang songs and played games to promote positive interactions and the learning of the faith-based lessons.