Alexandrea Wheeler
Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Osceola County School District
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Teacher
Broward County Public, Schools
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Built and organized lesson plans ranging from all subjects (ELA, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies)
- Reinforced positive behavior and learning engagement with lucky duck system
- Performed Creating engaging activities working towards state standards and curriculum
- Provide an welcoming environment for all student(ELL,ESE and etc.)
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students. Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Teacher Assistant
HeadStart, Broward County Public Schools
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
Teacher Assistant
Big Ideas Educational Services
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Implementing daily schedule for after school students
- File DCF paper work for the students that attend the program
- Assist with parents in checking in and out students on ProCare system
- Prepare for monthly and daily attendance
- Engaged in daily learning activities, reading, math, science and social skills
- Assist with parent engagements and fund raiser events
- Implement incoming students into our ProCare system
- Assist parents with any daily information about the program
- Lastly assist parents in upcoming events and changes, and greeting parents that have incoming and currently enrolled students, and other assign duties.
Teacher Assistant
Lady Bird Academy
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Implement After School activities and assist with events, Implementing gross motor skills, critical thinking, and fine motor skills for infants to school age
- Transporting children from school to the after school facility from school and out of school field trips
- Assisting families with events, money transactions, and facility transactions
- Fill in teaching when the lead teacher is absent
- Assist in implementing, classroom schedule, bus route and lesson planning for daily learning and activities
- Mentor children with school activities, community activities, and self goals
- Working with families with Childs observation, learning and behavior
- Conducting daily observation on children while playing and learning
- Creating different activities for after school program
Guest Service Coordinator
Universal Studios
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Provide guest with daily park news, park operation hours, directions to the parks, andpark information
- Assist families with traumatic situations
- Assisting guest with reservationdates and times, purchasing park tickets, event tickets, and merchandise, guest questionsand concerns, and clerical work.
Security Officer
Universal Studios
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Providing safety for the guest entering the theme parks, securing the safety of the guest byidentifying weapons, restricted items on the X-Ray machine, theft and vandalism,escorting private personal, and conducting traffic
- Securing all exit and entrance doors,assisting with crowd control and directing guest to their destinations
- Patrol the facility onbike, and vehicle transportation.
Lead Recreation Aide
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Assisting families with rental information, clerical work, and event planning after schoolevents and activities
- Secure the safety of the children in the after school program,provide daily activities for the children during after school and out of school
- Mentoringthe youth with school activities, community activities, and self/life goals
- Provide dailyactivities for outdoor and indoor.
Education
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Florida International University
05.2022
Skills
- Virtual Field-trips
- Proficient in Apple Software/Microsoft Software
- Managed and created projects from concept to completion
- Organized
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Behavior Management
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
Certification
CPR & First aid
DCF 45 hours
Staffing & VPK Certified
CPR & First aid
Adult and infant/child CPR certified
Timeline
Teacher
Osceola County School District
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Broward County Public, Schools
10.2020 - 06.2024
Teacher Assistant
HeadStart, Broward County Public Schools
10.2020 - 01.2023
Teacher Assistant
Big Ideas Educational Services
04.2019 - 07.2021
Teacher Assistant
Lady Bird Academy
08.2017 - 01.2019
Guest Service Coordinator
Universal Studios
09.2015 - 09.2017
Security Officer
Universal Studios
09.2015 - 09.2017
Lead Recreation Aide
06.2014 - 03.2017
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Florida International University
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