Alexis Wilkes, MBA
4th Grade Teacher
Manassas,VA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
South Riding, VA
08.2005 - Current
- Integrates key content elements and facilitates students use of higher level thinking skills during instruction.
- Keeps students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Demonstrates ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real world experiences
- Incorporates multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implements creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Assists in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Assesses student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed
- Implements behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
- Participates in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques
- Develops students critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments
- Communicates effectively with parents regarding their child''s academic growth and areas for improvement
- Implements differentiated instruction strategies, addressing unique needs of each student in classroom
- Mentors new teachers within school district, sharing expertise and offering guidance throughout their first year of teaching
- Enhances classroom dynamics by creating supportive and inclusive environment for all students to thrive
- Manages classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering respectful learning environment
- Increases student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods
1st Grade Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
01.2001 - 06.2005
- Exhibited working knowledge of governing policies of educational profession
- Attended/scheduled various staff development workshops and conferences
- Promoted development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills through use of comprehensive materials, resources, and technology
- Collaborated with community agencies and businesses to organize school based activities
- Employed teaching techniques appropriate to subject matter and comprehension of content material
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to reinforce learning and engage various learning styles
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, strengthening home-school connection
- Developed strong relationships with students, providing emotional support and guidance when needed
Education
Certification - Library Media Endorsement
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
Wise, VA 03.2023 - 04.2024
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources, Organizations
Strayer University
Washington, DC 01.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA 08.1997 - 12.2001
Skills
Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Employed online learning programs and techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 25 students from diverse backgrounds.
- Mentor Teacher-Guided new teachers plan units quarterly, set up classrooms, and prepare for parent teacher conferences.
- Positive Behavior Intervention Support Team Member-Planned schoolwide assemblies to support PBIS initiatives, worked closely with team members to create behavior charts for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students, mentored and modeled effective classroom management techniques for new and veteran teachers.
- Equity Team Member-Collaborated with colleagues to create diverse materials and activities for faculty members to support countywide Culturally Responsive Teaching initiatives.
Affiliations
National Education Association
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Certification
Library Media Endorsement
Timeline
Library Media Endorsement
04-2024
Certification - Library Media Endorsement
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
03.2023 - 04.2024
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources, Organizations
Strayer University
01.2009 - 05.2010
4th Grade Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2005 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
01.2001 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Norfolk State University
08.1997 - 12.2001