Alexis Ferdinandsen
Leadership Postion In An Education Setting
Justin,TX
Summary
Energetic and driven educator with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. Strong background as an organizational leader and educational administrator, successfully leading school leadership teams. Expertise in developing, implementing, and executing performance-enhancing programs that drive student success. Excel in parent communication, conflict resolution, and staff management, consistently supporting faculty and staff as an advocate leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
1st GradeTeacher
Northwest ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Taught at Lance Thompson Elementary and Johnie Daniel Elementary campuses
- OLT-Operations Lead Teacher: planning grade level field trips, keeping my team up to date on what needs to get done and when such as reading levels, BOY,MOY and EOY testing. Opportunities to volunteer on campus for special events.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- PTA Member and PTA Teacher Liaison
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
Pre K Teacher
Denton ISD
Denton, TX
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Assisted and supervised 19 children through entire school day.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
3rd/4th Grade Split Teacher
Irving ISD
Irving, TX
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
2nd-grade Teacher
Lake Dallas ISD
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Key responsibilities: planning and delivering effective instruction across various subjects and grade levels, assessing and monitoring student progress, and providing individualized support and intervention as needed
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Implemented a positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce good behavior, resulting in a more productive classroom environment.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership with Principal Certification
Stephen F. Austin University
Nacogdoches, TX 01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Letters And Mass Communication Minor
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida 08.2024 - 05.2006
Associates of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida 08.2020 - Current
Skills
Problem-solving
Time management
Lesson planning
Leadership
Classroom management
Problem-solving skills
Parent-teacher communication
Team collaboration
Organizational skills
Relationship building
Student assessment
Growth mindset
Communication Skills
Motivated and dedicated educator with 14 years of elementary school experience, now transitioning to Assistant Principal position. I'm passionate about encouraging collaboration among teachers, parents, and community stakeholders to improve student learning and achievement. Capable of assisting teachers with instructional strategies, encouraging professional development, and cultivating a positive school culture. Experienced in engaging parents through regular communication, meetings, and school events to ensure their active participation in their children's education. Committed to forming community partnerships that offer students additional learning opportunities. I am eager to contribute my leadership skills and enthusiasm to the creation of an inclusive, high-performing school environment.
Leadership Experience
Driven to succeed and become an adaptable administrator with experience in team collaboration, strategic planning, and operation management. Skilled at creating a collaborative work environment, and achieving organizational growth. Experience with making data-driven decisions, managing plans, and implementing process improvements. Skilled at navigating change, resolving conflicts, and effectively collaborating with others. Committed to creating an inclusive culture, promoting growth for staff, and maintaining organizational efficiency. Prepared to use knowledge of leadership to contribute to the success and growth in Northwest ISD.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Letters And Mass Communication Minor
University of Central Florida
08.2024 - 05.2006
Masters - Educational Leadership with Principal Certification
Stephen F. Austin University
01.2024 - Current
1st GradeTeacher
Northwest ISD
08.2022 - Current
Associates of Arts -
Miami Dade College
08.2020 - Current
Pre K Teacher
Denton ISD
08.2014 - 05.2022
3rd/4th Grade Split Teacher
Irving ISD
09.2011 - 06.2012
2nd-grade Teacher
Lake Dallas ISD
08.2008 - 06.2011
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