Alison Chapman
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Skilled elementary teacher proficient in successful interventions. Familiar with diverse techniques and strategies to improve student abilities at all levels. Successful at developing and implementing strategies that promote a love of learning and increase academic performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, & Math Core Support Teacher
Atascadero Unified School District
Santa Margarita & San Gabriel Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Thoroughly execute lesson plans aligned with district curriculum
- Rapidly develop and adjust lesson plans to meet classroom situations
- Collaborate with site teachers to create yearlong benchmarks and assessments
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level
Second Grade Teacher
Ravenswood School District
Brentwood Academy
08.2012 - 06.2015
- ELA Curriculum Lead
- Developed CCSS based literacy curriculum for grade level
- Collaborated with district coach to create district-wide CCSS aligned year-long unit maps for English Language Arts and mathematics
- Collaborated with district-wide lead teachers to create year-long benchmarks
- Analyzed data such as Fountas & Pinnell to strategize intervention
- Reading tutor before and after school
- Modeled Readers and Writers workshop lessons for colleagues
Second Grade Summer School Teacher
Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula
East Palo Alto, CA
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Modified lessons to serve English learners and students with various learning styles
- Planned engaging activities and field trips to bring material to life
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities
- Used assessment tools to evaluative students’ progress
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Castro Valley Unified School District
Castro Valley Elementary School
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management to promote learning initiatives
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Substitute Teacher & 5th/6th Grade Student Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Harloe Elementary School
09.2011 - 12.2011
- 5th/6th combination class
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs
- Developed and taught integrated units in social studies, English Language Arts, science and mathematics utilizing a variety of resources: textbook, technology and hands-on activities
- Utilized daily lesson plans for both 5th and 6th grade in a cohesive manner
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers
Substitute Teacher & 2nd Grade Student Teacher
Templeton Unified School District
Templeton Elementary
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Taught general education students as well as thirteen individuals with special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Trained in Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop
- Classroom management
- Cross-Curricular Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Standards-Based Instruction
- Professional Development
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Technology Integration
- Collaboration
- Assessment of Learning
Timeline
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, & Math Core Support Teacher
Atascadero Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2023
Second Grade Summer School Teacher
Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula
04.2013 - 01.2014
Second Grade Teacher
Ravenswood School District
08.2012 - 06.2015
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Castro Valley Unified School District
01.2012 - 06.2012
Substitute Teacher & 5th/6th Grade Student Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
09.2011 - 12.2011
Substitute Teacher & 2nd Grade Student Teacher
Templeton Unified School District
03.2011 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
California Polytechnic State University