Alicia Witt

• Created language arts lesson plans to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
• Established positive classroom management
• Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
• Teamed with other faculty members and parents to outline for gifted, talented and special education students, addressing diverse teaching approaches for special learning requirements.
• Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one to provide additional instruction.
• Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
• Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.

• Lead Professional Development Classes for K4 - 6th grade teachers
• Lead Parent Seminars
• Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
• Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
• Coordinated meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress

Developed an Enrichment Class for Fifth and Sixth grade students titled Leadership Academy.

Key Focused: Students learn from influencers of the past and present and leave with a better understanding of who they are, what motivates them, and how they can impact their school and community.

• Helped students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
• Facilitated students leading school wide fundraisers (proceeds went toward supporting our local hospital front line workers and intercity preschool program )
• Developed a weekly Chapel Serve Team: Students lead by example while helping teachers with younger students, greeted students, and outside guest.

• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

• Camp Empower is designed to implement social-emotional and cognitive developmental skills by using hands-on tools and techniques. Camp Empower is designed to equip parents and caregivers as well as the campers (age 7-12).
• Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing, and other effective strategies.
• Helped campers build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
• Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
• Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
• Worked closely with parents and guardians to address campers issues on multiple fronts.
• Lead training sessions for parents and counselors

• Created and implemented lesson plans for grades 2nd - 5th grade. Homeschool Co-op.
• Led parent and community seminars
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
• Implemented Equipping Minds principles in daily lessons plans (students with learning differences)
• Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Redirected students behavior using Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

• Developed a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) class for students that needed another year of time before transitioning to K5.
• Guided teachers in creating lesson plans using a variety of curriculum
• Lead weekly professional development and team meetings
• Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
• Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
• Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
• Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
• Created language-based activities to promote language skills.

• Designed and presented lesson plans in eight academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level. (Self Contained Classroom)
• Implemented field trips and guest speakers to enrich the curriculum that was being taught
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Administered standardized test including the OLSAT
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
• Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.