Alisha Edmondson
San Diego,CA
Summary
Certified TK-5th grade Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Cajon Valley Unified School District
06.2024 - Current
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences, in a classroom with over 5 languages ( Pastho, Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Spanish, Urdu)
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations (Iready, Imagine Learning, CORE Phonics)
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Albert Einstein Academy
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Created and implemented an International Baccalaureate play based transitional kindergarten program for 20 students ages four to five
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body
English Kindergarten Teacher
Albert Einstein Academy
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Team teaching in a Kindergarten dual immersion International Baccalaureate environment with 20-23 students ages five and six with a German teaching partner
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives
English Teacher
Chung Dham Institute
12.2010 - 05.2013
- Taught Korean elementary students age five to fifteen in a bilingual English/Korean environment with an emphasis on critical thinking
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
Evening Program Director
Cornell Adult University
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Provided well-organized educational and recreational activities for campers ages three to twelve, while supervised a team of ten counselors
Education
Early Childhood Education Credits
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA06-2023
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California12-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Public Administration and Policy, Women's Studies
State University of New York at Albany
Albany, New York05.2009
Skills
- Early education specialist
- Excellent classroom management
- Student assessment
- Emotional support
- Language development
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: New York
- Date of Birth: 03/18/87
- Nationality: Jamaican-American
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Cajon Valley Unified School District
06.2024 - Current
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Albert Einstein Academy
08.2022 - 06.2024
English Kindergarten Teacher
Albert Einstein Academy
08.2015 - 06.2022
English Teacher
Chung Dham Institute
12.2010 - 05.2013
Evening Program Director
Cornell Adult University
06.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Public Administration and Policy, Women's Studies
State University of New York at Albany
Early Childhood Education Credits
University of San Diego
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning
University of California, San Diego
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