Alexandria Dollins
Ozark,MO
Summary
Organized and versatile candidate with more than 8 years of success in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Exceptional skills working with students and teachers to meet educational needs of students. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Nixa Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to identify students in need of further help.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Prepared literacy lessons specifically tailored to individual needs of students
- Used approaches such as Reading Recovery to achieve dramatic results with students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coached, modeled, and demonstrated reading and writing lessons for classroom teachers.
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Nixa Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Facilitated weekly professional learning committee meetings.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Early Childhood Paraprofessional
Lebanon R-III School District
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Participated in department, district and state in-service training programs as complements to curriculum or other program components.
- Engaged in direct interaction and instruction with children in department's implementation of pre-K curriculum and early learning standards.
- Assisted teacher in setup and maintenance of classroom and cleaned materials to maintain hygienic environment.
- Helped teacher in classroom with specific instruction to meet needs for IEPs.
Education
Master of Science - Education, Literacy
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12.2018
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Drury University
Springfield, MO05.2015
Skills
- Individualized Support
- Positive Interactions
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Collaboration Mindset
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Nixa Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Nixa Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2021
Early Childhood Paraprofessional
Lebanon R-III School District
08.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Education, Literacy
Missouri State University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Drury University