Alexandrea Jonson
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at KIPP Columbus Elementary, excelling in relationship building and organizational skills. Led a team to enhance academic rigor and mentored new teachers, significantly fostering student and teacher growth. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges while utilizing interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
KIPP Columbus Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Cultivated a culture of joy and respect within the classroom by modeling appropriate behavior and establishing consistent communication, mutual respect, and clear expectations.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with families, fostering strong home-school partnerships to promote student growth.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain focus and productivity during instruction time.
- Utilized data-driven instruction methods to identify areas of achievement and improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
3rd Grade Team Lead
KIPP Columbus Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to foster connections between subjects, promote critical thinking, and increase academic rigor.
- Cultivated a positive and collaborative team culture to ensure professional growth in teachers and academic growth in students.
- Led grade-team and content meetings to promote collaboration, foster positive learning environments, and promote student achievement.
- Mentored new teachers and teaching fellows, providing guidance on effective classroom strategies and sharing valuable experiences.
Sales Associate Team Lead
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Sales Associate Team Lead
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
06.2023 - Current
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Behavior Technician
The Silver Lining Group
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2020
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Cultural Competency
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Parental Communication
- Peer Mentoring
- Patience and Persistence
- Google Suite
Timeline
3rd Grade Team Lead
KIPP Columbus Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Associate Team Lead
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
06.2023 - Current
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
KIPP Columbus Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2024
Sales Associate Team Lead
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
08.2020 - 05.2021
Behavior Technician
The Silver Lining Group
06.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Ohio State University
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