Alexandrea Bakley
Cape May Court House,NJ, USA
Summary
Dedicated special education professional with a proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Expertise in team collaboration drives positive educational outcomes, while adaptability to changing classroom dynamics ensures a responsive approach to diverse student needs. Proficient in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, consistently bringing reliability and flexibility to every role. Committed to empowering students and enhancing educational experiences through tailored support and innovative practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inclusion Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten
Middle Township Elementary #1
09.2020 - Current
- Incorporated both in-classroom and pull-out support for my students
- Modified and accommodated tests, quizzes, and homework geared towards each student's specific needs per their Individualized Educational Plan, IEP, or 504 plan
- Differentiated lessons and activities
- Held intervention services regularly for struggling learners
- Worked collaboratively with my co-teacher and the Response to Intervention Team, RTI, to develop IEPs geared towards the specific needs of the student
- Fostered positive relationships between my school and the families of my students
- Created the program, Mr. Herman's Kids, which was originated to offer positive touch-points of support and relationships between students and the bus driver, Mr. Herman
- Received my certification in Applied Educational Neuroscience from Butler University
- Curriculum I have experience with:
- Journeys
- EveryDay Math
- Units of Study Reading and Writing
- Foundations
- Intervention Programs I have experience with:
- Orton Gillingham
- Heggerty
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Middle Township Elementary #1
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Instructed a second-grade classroom that contained nineteen students
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to develop and write lesson plans
- Differentiated instruction for students with various learning needs
- Participated in professional development days, grade-level meetings, PLC meetings and back-to-school nights
- Organized and implemented a new program called “Paws on Patrol” for Elementary #1 involving the local police department becoming more involved with the students
- Demonstrated strong classroom management skills
- Individualized support and instruction for each students’ strengths, needs and learning style
- Reengaged students and adapted lessons on the spot to reach all students
Field Experience, First Grade
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Observed over eighty-hours of instruction in an inclusive classroom located in an urban setting
- Assisted and taught lessons in small-group settings
- Held small-group reengagement lessons
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJBachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education K-6
Stockton University
Galloway, NJSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Trained in CPI
- Behavior modifications
- Curriculum adjustments
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Desired Job
SPECIAL AGENT- GL-1811-10, Quantico
Certification
- Applied Educational Neuroscience, Butler University
- Member of Alpha Epsilon Lambda, the Honor Society of Graduate and Professional School Students, Rowan University
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
- Middle Township Middle School, Cape May Court House, NJ
- Long-Term Substitute, Inclusion Teacher in Mathematics & Social Studies
- January-February 2020
- Incorporated both in-classroom and pull-out support for my students
- Modified and accommodated tests, quizzes, and homework geared towards each student’s specific needs per their Individualized Educational Plan, IEP, or 504 plan
- Differentiated lessons and activities
- Held intervention services regularly for struggling learners
ACTIVITIES
- Founder of Mr. Herman's Kids, reading program dedicated to creating positive touch-points for at-risk students, February 2021-Present
- Presenter at International Math Education Symposium, National Chiayi University, Taiwan, December 2019
- NJEA Preservice Chapter at Stockton University, Co-President, NJEA Ambassador, October 2018- October 2019
Timeline
Inclusion Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten
Middle Township Elementary #1
09.2020 - Current
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Middle Township Elementary #1
01.2019 - 12.2019
Field Experience, First Grade
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
09.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education K-6
Stockton University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rowan University
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