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Alexis Kellar

Treynor,IA

Summary

Enthusiastic teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating fun, positive learning environments. Dedicated to create a supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classroom environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade Teacher

Underwood CSD
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Student Teaching

Lincoln Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
  • Increased students' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Reading Practicum

Lemme Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework, and assignment records.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.

Math Practicum

Spirit Lake Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Facilitated one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.

Childcare Provider

Lionheart Early Learning INC
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.

Childcare Provider

Iowa Western Community College ECE Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.

BASP Teacher

Kids & Company
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Education

B.A. Elementary Education -

The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.2023

A.A Education K-12 -

Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA
11.2020

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student-led Environment
  • Classroom Technology Implementation

Professional Development

College of Education Teacher Leader Certificate, University of Iowa, Fall 2022

Timeline

First Grade Teacher

Underwood CSD
08.2023 - Current

Student Teaching

Lincoln Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023

Reading Practicum

Lemme Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022

Childcare Provider

Iowa Western Community College ECE Center
05.2022 - 08.2022

Math Practicum

Spirit Lake Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022

Childcare Provider

Lionheart Early Learning INC
01.2021 - 07.2023

BASP Teacher

Kids & Company
02.2020 - 01.2022

B.A. Elementary Education -

The University of Iowa

A.A Education K-12 -

Iowa Western Community College

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