Alyson M. B. Schumacher
West Springfield,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic, hardworking, and compassionate educator with a deep appreciation for a child's right to grow and learn. Demonstrates natural ability to connect with and engage children, using personal examples to positively model behavior and emphasize the value of mistakes. Known for reliable teamwork and effective collaboration with staff from all disciplines to facilitate student growth and learning. Committed to exceeding goals, both personally and professionally. Lifelong learner dedicated to continuing education and training for better service to students, schools, and the community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Teacher, Third Grade
Fort Belvoir Upper School
01.2022 - Current
- Implement differentiated multi-subject curriculum for third grade students
- Plan, set, assess and revise goals for individual, small group and whole class instruction
- Utilize Responsive Classroom techniques for classroom management and community building
- Participate in Literacy and Math collaborative team meetings weekly
- Maintain regular communication with parents through writing, email, text and Talking Points App
- Attend staff meetings to be informed about school wide activities and initiatives
- Actively attend and participate in Professional Development courses
- Tier1 Behavior and Wellness Committee Lead school year2024-2025
- Tier1 Behavior and Wellness Committee participation school year2023-2024
- Girls on the Run Coach for after school program Spring2023 and Spring2024
- Co-led social emotional learning game club for5th and6th grade students Winter and Spring2022
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
Orange Hunt Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted Host Teacher in planning and setting goals for class progress
- Implemented differentiated multi-subject curriculum for fourth grade students
- Led small groups for academic intervention and extension purposes
- Utilized Responsive Classroom techniques for classroom management and community building
- Participated in collaborative Literacy and Math meetings weekly
- Attended staff meetings to be informed about school wide activities and initiatives
Substitute Preschool Teacher, Assistant or Lead
Hope Lutheran Children’s Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented differentiated multi-subject curriculum for Pre-k and Kindergarten students by following lesson plans of teacher
- Maintained calm classroom environment by following lesson plans of teacher
- Corrected behavioral problems by using the classroom management system of teacher
Preschool Teacher
Northwoods Methodist Preschool
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Assessed children at the beginning, middle and end of the year, planning and setting goals for class progress
- Implemented differentiated multi-subject curriculum for preschool age students
- Maintained regular communication with parents through writing, email, text and smartphone REMIND application
- Attended staff meetings for professional development, to share information and be informed
Director of Children and Family Ministries
Messiah Lutheran Church & Preschool
08.2012 - 04.2015
- Developed and maintained educational faith-building activities for children, ages ten and under, and families
- Recruited, trained, and supported volunteers as teachers and assistants in children and family educational ministries
- Created timely publicity and updates for the church website and/or social media sites
- Maintained inventory, organized and purchased supplies for programs as needed
- Prepared yearly budget and annual reports to the congregation
- Maintained confidentiality in all communications, attending staff meetings and other meetings as required
Teaching Assistant
Messiah Lutheran Church & Preschool
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Assisted Lead Teacher in assessing children, developing a plan and setting goals for class progress throughout the year
- Coordinated with Lead Teacher in implementing differentiated multi-subject curriculum
- Attended staff meetings for professional development, to share information and be informed
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2022
Bachelors of Science Degree - Human Development & Family Studies, Child & Adolescent Development
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.1999
Skills
- Orton Gillingham, August 2023
- LETRS Volume 1, June 2024
- LETRS Volume 2, Anticipated June 2025
Certification
Virginia Department of Education - Elementary education, K-6 June2022
Timeline
General Education Teacher, Third Grade
Fort Belvoir Upper School
01.2022 - Current
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
Orange Hunt Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Substitute Preschool Teacher, Assistant or Lead
Hope Lutheran Children’s Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
Preschool Teacher
Northwoods Methodist Preschool
08.2016 - 06.2019
Director of Children and Family Ministries
Messiah Lutheran Church & Preschool
08.2012 - 04.2015
Teaching Assistant
Messiah Lutheran Church & Preschool
08.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelors of Science Degree - Human Development & Family Studies, Child & Adolescent Development
Pennsylvania State University
Virginia Department of Education - Elementary education, K-6 June2022
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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