Alex Rand

Social Work 109

• Create and implement lesson plans focusing on academic writing and APA formatting
• Create lesson plans focusing on English grammar and punctuation
• Create and implement writing assessments tailored to SW 109 curriculum
• Maintain communication with students through digital platforms (Outlook & Canvas)

Social Work 110

• Create and implement curriculum focusing on the transition from academic writing to Social Work specific writing (Social Practice, Social Policy, Agency-Based Writing, etc.)
• Create and implement writing assessments tailored to SW 110 curriculum
• Maintain communication with students through digital platforms (Outlook & Canvas)

• Create and implement lessons for Math, ELA, STREAM and Social Studies.
• Implement whole group instruction and small group instruction.
• Perform math and reading interventions.
• Create and implement ELL learning strategies.
• Create and implement classroom management expectations and protocol.
• Implement the Jane Schaffer Writing Method for Middle School ELA classes.
• Implement and assess grade level Math and ELA diagnostic tests.
• Work closely with Student Support Team to create and implement IEP framework for students with disabilities.

• Create and implement intervention strategies for students in need of academic, organizational or social-emotional support.
• Prepare students for formalized assessments.
• Create and implement student progress reflection strategies.
• Monitor student progress through data collection and progress mapping.

• Design informational workshop for international teachers focusing on American educational systems.
• Present elements of American public and private education.
• Provide philosophical background for American educational systems.
• Teach a sample lesson to foreign teachers focusing on Common Core Standards.

• Create and implement English Language curriculum for up to 20 students each summer.
• Develop and implement a classroom management system designed to promote collaboration, healthy competition and positive behavior.
• Design and implement Project Based Learning curriculum incorporating language arts and theater.

• Foundational member of NRMS French Department.  
• Create and implement French cultural curriculum for Middle School French A classroom.

• Design and implement digital writing curriculum based on the Jane Schaffer Writing Method.  
• Work closely with Department Coordinator and faculty to develop and implement Humanities curriculum.  E.g. Humanities Department Historical Timeline. 
• Implement Project Based Learning in classroom to harbor peer to peer communication and collaboration. E.g. In the Beginning Origin Stories Game. 
• Implement digital Reciprocal Teaching methodology in classroom to support peer-to-peer learning and improve student annotation techniques.
• Create and implement curriculum for 7th grade trip to Yosemite Valley National Park. 
• Instruct two double block sections of Humanities.  Class size ranges between 15-20 students per section. 

• Worked closely with Debate Coach to create and implement debate curriculum including flow worksheet activities, Points of Information refinement and case construction.  
• Judged middle school league debates.

• Directed and implemented small group lessons in math and literacy development in third and fourth grade classrooms.
• Directed and implemented small group lessons in literacy development in a second grade classroom.
• Managed classroom of 25 students during the absence of Classroom Teacher.

• Created and implemented whole group lesson plans in the areas of Art, Martial Arts, Nutrition and Sports.
• Worked closely with program Coordinator and Director to assure that the After School Program met program goals and objectives. E.g. Managing Educators, students and acted as liaison for parent-program communication. 

• Created and taught lesson plans for whole group learning segments in Math, Science, Language Arts, Health and Social Studies.
• Created formative and summative assessments of students' work and application of skills and concepts. 
• Implemented behavioral intervention strategies for class of 21 students.
• Created and implemented curriculum for small group learning opportunities. 

• Managed classroom of 25 to 27 students during the absence of lead teacher.
• Employed positive reinforcement strategies to encourage students to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.

• Perform Behavioral Interventions as prescribed by Behavioral Specialist.
• Collect, graph and report behavioral data to Behavioral Specialist .
• Acted as 1-to-1 for students with moderate/severe autism.

• Perform mediations and behavioral interventions.
• Provide behavior support for students to promote accountability.
• Enter student discipline data into district-wide data base.
• Collaborate with Student Support Staff to create Behavior Improvement Plans for students.
• Collaborate with Student Support Staff to create Independent Education Plans for students.

• ​Taught English to students in CE2, CM1 and CM2 classes which correspond to grade levels 2, 3 and 4.
• Prepared lessons with a wide range of materials (songs, games, music and worksheets) to ease the learning process of a foreign language.