Alexandria L. Vaughn
Oro Valley,AZ
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Science and STEM (Autodesk Design and Modeling) Instructor
Lawrence W. Cross Middle School
Tucson, Arizona
05.2017 - Current
- Taught STEM engineering/robotics elective class for the past 9 years; last year three engineering projects advanced to the regional level, one taking first place in the engineering category
- Participated in training involving the implementation of new Arizona state standards for science
- Provided feedback to the district about changes that needed to be made
- Created a pacing guide as well as packets that have been shared with other teachers throughout the district
- Planned and implemented Science Fair Parent Nights, Fieldtrip Information Nights, and STEM Engagement Nights to drive parental learning and participation
- Every year over 200 parents come to our information night to learn how to support their students
- Even during COVID, we still conducted the meeting; only 75 parents showed up, but we zoomed the meeting and had about equal participation
- Coordinated and sponsored a massive field trip to Catalina Island Marine Institute in California with 90+ students to study marine biology
- This immersive marine biology field trip is a highlight to the students who attend
- It is the first time some of the students have been out of state, on a boat or swam in the ocean
7th and 8th Grade Science Instructor
Amphi Academy Online
Tucson, Arizona
01.2020 - 05.2022
- To fill the need for online instruction during a time of crisis I was asked to give up my planning period and teach science online and piolet the Amphi Academy
- Tutor students online via Zoom in order to be able to give individualized instruction to students learning from home for whatever reason
- Communicate via e-mail, phone, and Zoom with parents/students about academic progress
Science and STEM (Autodesk Design and Modeling) Instructor
Ewa Makai Middle School
Ewa Beach, HI
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Piloted the STEM engineering elective class for the 2015/2016 school year; four engineering projects advanced to the state level
- Presented at the first Project Lead the Way Hawaii State Conference
- I lead a breakout session on the use of isometric grid paper in drawing items in 3D
- I was the only teacher from my state that was asked to present
- Demonstrated STEM Program methodology while hosting a variety of educational dignitaries including the Superintendent of Hawaii Schools, Complex Area Superintendent, Superintendent of schools for the Marshall Islands, a delegation of teachers and tech coordinators from the Marshall Islands, Director of Engagement for PLTW, and multiple principals and vice principals
- This visit was to determine if this program was to be adopted in their school district
- The visit was so successful, the Superintendent brought a second cohort of teachers over for another visit
Third Grade Inclusion Teacher and Special Education
Fairfax County Public Schools
Falls Church, VA
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with General Education instructors to develop IEP goals, monitor progress to plan, and establish transition strategies
- Shortly after graduating with my Master's degree in special education I was placed in a science class to give pull out specialized instruction to struggling learners
- This became super successful and I was able to rotate students in and out of the group as needed based on content deficiencies
- Developed and administered grade-appropriate lesson plans in keeping with established curriculum and with the inclusion of parents, administrators, and other instructional staff
- I would work with the general education teachers to diversify lessons for all types of learners
- I took materials and modified them to fit the needs of the students
- I gave materials to the teachers for use in future years
First, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade General Education Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro, MD
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Served as grade-level Department Chair for three years; STEM coordinator at Overlook Elementary School
- When I started working at Overlook Elementary there was no science fair
- I was tasked with establishing a fair and garnering community aide to drive parental and student interest
- I worked with community members such as our law enforcement officer and apartment building supervisor to hang posters around the community
- I also went to business locally to ask for donations for prizes for student projects
- The outpouring of support was tremendous
- I had community members judge projects
- I also obtained many gift cards to local organizations to give to students as prizes
- It was an amazingly successful venture
Timeline
7th and 8th Grade Science Instructor
Amphi Academy Online
01.2020 - 05.2022
Science and STEM (Autodesk Design and Modeling) Instructor
Lawrence W. Cross Middle School
05.2017 - Current
Science and STEM (Autodesk Design and Modeling) Instructor
Ewa Makai Middle School
01.2013 - 06.2016
Third Grade Inclusion Teacher and Special Education
Fairfax County Public Schools
06.2012 - 01.2013
First, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade General Education Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2012