ALISHA GROSS
Teacher
New Carlisle,OH
Summary
Dedicated educator bringing enthusiasm and experience to teaching middle school and elementary school students. Cultivates a love for learning . Proven record of consistent advanced, accelerated and proficient test scores. Expertise in classroom management, engaging lesson planning and behavior modification. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders parents, and support specialists to meet individual student needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Bethel Local Schools
Tipp City, OH
08.2016 - Current
- Established inquiry-based, hands-on science program in middle school resulting in increased engagement and above average state test scores.
- Increased student engagement in learning 25%.
- Consistently maintained 80% passage rate on state science test. While student numbers increased by 35%
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators on PBIS committee, BLT, principal interview panels, and science curriculum adoption committees to help created positive environment for our new middle school.
- Provided diverse instruction daily for 151 students by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to each student's unique needs and abilities.
Private Tutor
Tutoring by Mrs. Gross
Tipp City, OH
01.1998 - 03.2020
- Successfully designed and implemented instruction to help over 50 students preschool-high school aged reach their goals. Specialized in beginning reading skills, reading comprehension, math, study skills
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas of improvement for struggling readers, resulting in personalized tutoring sessions
Elementary Secretary
Bethel Local Schools
TIpp City, OH
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Assisted principal and over 20 staff members with daily needs
- Promoted positive learning environment by addressing parent inquiries professionally and courteously.
- Registered new students to elementary school.
- Safeguarded student information by maintaining confidential files in accordance with district policies and regulations.
- Processed purchase orders promptly for instructional materials to support continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness.
Substitute Teacher
Bethel Local Schools
TIpp City, OH
08.2010 - 04.2012
- Taught students K-6 as needed when teachers were out.
- Ensured learning progress and maintained order in classroom.
Title 1 Reading Intervention Tutor
Tipp City Exempted Village
Tipp City, OH
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Played active role in school-wide literacy initiatives, collaborating with other educators to promote continuous improvement in reading proficiency.
- Helped 18 students make over 20% gain in their reading comprehension.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using assessment data to inform future instructional planning and report progress to stakeholders effectively.
Third Grade Teacher
Tipp City Exempted Village
Tipp City, OH
08.1999 - 06.2002
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced students reading comprehension by incorporating diverse literary genres and fostering group discussions.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in 20% improved self-regulation and classroom participation among struggling students.
- Designed and implemented school-wide Book Room filled with over 400 titles at 20 different reading levels to give K-3 teachers and access leveled reading materials to drive student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio 05.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Cross-curricular Connections
Scientific inquiry
Google Classroom
Response-to-intervention understanding
Technology Integration
Growth Mindset
Graduate Studies
Graduate Level Courses
- Phonics and the Reading Process
- Reading/Writing Across the Curriculum
- ADHD: Focusing, Learning, Teaching
- K-4 Reading Intervention
Volunteer Experience
Bethel Outdoor Adventure Club Coordinator
Bethel Levy Community Volunteer
Bethel Elementary Classroom Volunteer
- Assisted Kindergarten teachers with Fundations program
- Assisted K-3 teachers with reading groups, math groups and other classroom needs.
Bethel Local Schools PTO, President
References
- Tim Zigler, Retired Principal/Retired Superintendent, 937-689-3609
- Barb Seebach, Teacher, 937-903-9223
- Alexis Dedrick, Principal, 937-524-1627
- Abby Manson, Teacher, 937-573-7008
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Bethel Local Schools
08.2016 - Current
Elementary Secretary
Bethel Local Schools
04.2012 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher
Bethel Local Schools
08.2010 - 04.2012
Title 1 Reading Intervention Tutor
Tipp City Exempted Village
10.2005 - 06.2006
Third Grade Teacher
Tipp City Exempted Village
08.1999 - 06.2002
Private Tutor
Tutoring by Mrs. Gross
01.1998 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wright State University
05.1994 - 05.1998