Alexis Schickner
Matawan
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated P-3 educator with a solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students and families from diverse backgrounds. Experienced with developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Piscataway Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Led a class of 15 Preschool age students with varying needs and abilities.
- Worked alongside a teaching assistant while guiding and training them within the classroom.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experience.
- Chose materials and developed engaging lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide the best possible learning environment for children.
- Met regularly with other teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Educator
Princeton Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Led a class of 15 Preschool students with varying abilities and needs.
- Supervised and trained assistant teacher within the classroom.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
Educator
Noah's Ark Preschool and Daycare
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Led a classroom of 10 Kindergarten students with varying needs and abilities.
- Created lesson plans and activities utilizing the Tools of the Mind curriculum.
- Collaborated with other staff to develop assessment methods and brainstorm strategies for student engagement.
- Hosted parent/teacher conferences and created student report cards.
- Supported student SEL through the Second Step Program
- Engaged in many professional development days and trainings.
Education
Master of Arts - P-3 Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2023
Alternate Route P-3 Educator Program - Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ08-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child Sciences
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2017
Skills
- Knowledge of Ecers
- Knowledge of the Creative Curriculum
- Knowledge of the Tools of the Mind Curriculum
- Continuing education
- Relationship building
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Class instruction
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Professional training
Certification
- P-3 standard teaching license
- CPR and AED Certified
Timeline
Educator
Piscataway Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Educator
Princeton Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2023
Educator
Noah's Ark Preschool and Daycare
09.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - P-3 Education
Montclair State University
Alternate Route P-3 Educator Program - Education
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child Sciences
Montclair State University