ALISON R. ALLEN
San Juan Capistrano,CA
Summary
Passionate Elementary/Middle School Teacher for 20 years in both public and private school. Proven history of creating engaging classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Recently trained in the Science of Reading and would love to return to Crescent Elementary School.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Mission Basilica School
San Juan Capistrano, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Grades 6-8
- Accelerated English Teacher Grades 6-8 (3 years)
- Maintained CANVAS platform for parent/student communication (4 years)
- Intervention Math Teacher Grades 6-8 (1 year)
- Physical Education Teacher Grade 5 (1 year)
- Religion Teacher Grade 5/6 (2 years)
- Facilitated school wide pep rallies
- Served on the School Board (2 years)
- Diocese of Orange
GATE Elementary Teacher
Crescent Intermediate School
Anaheim Hills, CA
07.2014 - 06.2021
- Grade 5/6
- Math Specialist Grades 5-6
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials for GATE students involving depth, complexity, and enrichment
- Provided individualized and small group instruction to differentiate curriculum for students
- Worked collaboratively with team of 4th-6th grade GATE teachers to assess and help all student learners
- Maintained professional competence through various in services and professional growth activities including “Step-Up-To-Writing” and “Thinking Maps”
- Participated in many curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and GATE conferences
- Communicated effectively with parents on daily basis via multiple methods including classroom Blackboard page
- Orange Unified School District
Elementary Teacher
Crescent Elementary School
Anaheim Hills, CA
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Grade 1/5
- Developed and taught lessons for all subject areas in first grade for two years and fifth grade for four years
- Designed and wrote curriculum for various subject areas
- Served on the School Improvement Team
- Mentored new grade level team members
- Peer Coaching Observation Team
- School Website Team
- Member of various school committees such as Social Committee and School Fair
- Orange Unified School District
Elementary Teacher
Linda Vista Elementary
Orange Park Acres, CA
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Kindergarten
- Developed and taught lessons for all subject areas—Grade K
- Talent Show coordinator
- School Site Council Member (2 years)
- PTA teacher liaison
- Orange Unified School District
Education
Master of Science - Teaching Credential
Concordia University
Irvine, CAMaster of Science - Business Administration and Finance, Communication Studies
St. Mary’s College
Moraga, CASkills
Science of Reading
Differentiated Instruction
Technology Integration
Classroom Management
Team Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Literacy Strategies
Curriculum Development
Professional Development
Written Communication
Student Motivation
Classroom Organization
Distance Learning
Team Teaching
Student-Centered Learning
Canvas
Certification
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Mission Basilica School
08.2021 - Current
GATE Elementary Teacher
Crescent Intermediate School
07.2014 - 06.2021
Elementary Teacher
Crescent Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2014
Elementary Teacher
Linda Vista Elementary
09.2005 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Teaching Credential
Concordia University
Master of Science - Business Administration and Finance, Communication Studies
St. Mary’s College