Alexis Durand
Texas City,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with a proven track record at Pawnee ISD and Moody Early Childhood Center that is skilled in differentiated instruction and fostering family engagement. Adept at enhancing student development through creative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Committed to building strong relationships and promoting inclusive practices that empower young learners to thrive.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Pawnee ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Teacher
Moody Early Childhood Center
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Coach
Omni Athletics
08.2006 - 12.2018
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
- Reduced player injury rates with the implementation of tailored warm-up routines and strength conditioning exercises.
- Increased athlete''s skills development through individualized training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed code of conduct for team, promoting discipline and respect both on and off field.
- Fostered leadership among players, by creating mentorship programs that paired experienced athletes with newcomers.
Teacher/Preschool Teacher
Texas City ISD 21st Century
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, routines, and consequences for students.
- Established effective classroom routines that maximized instructional time while minimizing disruptions.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZHigh School Diploma -
La Marque High School
La Marque, TXCDA in Preschool
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Early Childhood Development Knowledge
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson development
- Group and individual instruction
- Emotional support
- Collaborative teaching
- Curriculum alignment
- Inclusive practices
- Family engagement
- Relationship building
- Behavior management
- Small group instruction
- Motivating students
- Learning strategies
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom instruction
- Child development
- Minimum standards
- NAEYC
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- First Aid and AED certified 10 plus years
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Pawnee ISD
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Moody Early Childhood Center
08.2016 - 05.2022
Teacher/Preschool Teacher
Texas City ISD 21st Century
05.2016 - 05.2018
Coach
Omni Athletics
08.2006 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School
CDA in Preschool
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