ALYSSA ALLENDE
Mount Pleasant,NC
Summary
Education-focused professional with experience in classroom instruction, academic tutoring, and student-athlete coaching. Builds positive learning environments, tracks student progress, and works with teachers, families, and school staff to support growth, accountability, and communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
TITLE 1 TUTOR
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS
R Brown McAllister Elementary
09.2025 - Current
- Deliver focused, evidence-based academic intervention in core subjects like reading, writing, math, and language arts, working with students individually or in small groups.
- Administer and interpret diagnostic, screening, and achievement tests to identify student learning gaps and specific needs.
- Tracked student growth over time through regular skill checks, maintaining up-to-date instructional and progress records to inform targeted interventions.
- Collaborated with general education classroom teachers and special education staff to align tutoring sessions with daily curricula and Individual Education Plans (IEPs), enhancing instructional continuity.
- Facilitated development of strong study habits, organization strategies, and test-taking confidence, empowering students to achieve academic goals.
- Submitted progress evaluations and hours to the Title I coordinator for compliance.
BASKETBALL COACH
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Mount Pleasant, NC
07.2021 - 04.2026
- Demonstrated ability to motivate players to reach peak performance levels through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Educated players on the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense.
- Worked with athletes and teams to drive individual skills, competitiveness, and team cohesion.
- Cultivated a culture of respect, discipline, and accountability, enhancing team dynamics.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and opportunities of athletes.
- Implemented various offensive and defensive tactics tailored towards specific opponents' styles of play.
- Analyzed video footage from previous games to identify areas of improvement for future competitions.
- Organized and conducted practice sessions.
- Scheduled meetings with captains to align team goals and strategies for upcoming seasons.
- Acted as a role model for student-athletes through instruction and action.
- Engaged with parents to share player progress updates and address concerns, fostering strong communication and support. of players to provide information and answer questions.
- Hired, supervised and worked with extended coaching staff.
- Oversaw development and management of sports program budget and fundraising activities.
TEACHER
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Concord, NC
08.2016 - 02.2024
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Created and nurtured classroom environment that supported academic and social-emotional development of students.
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety.
- Addressed student behavioral issues to enhance classroom learning environment.
- Communicated with parents on student's academic progress and behavioral growth.
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
Bank Teller
First Bank
Richfield
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Processed deposits, withdrawals, and payments for First Bank customers
- Balanced cash drawers following First Bank teller procedures
- Verified customer identification and account information at First Bank
- Resolved routine account questions using First Bank banking systems
- Prepared currency orders, checks, and transaction records for First Bank
- Followed First Bank security rules for cash handling and branch operations
- Handled large sums of money with accuracy while maintaining appropriate levels of security.
Waitress
Brooklyns Pizza
Concord
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Greeted guests and managed dining room service at Brooklyns Pizza.
- Took accurate orders and relayed requests to kitchen staff.
- Served pizzas, beverages, and side dishes promptly to tables.
- Checked customer needs and refilled drinks during busy service periods.
- Processed payments and handled cash register transactions at Brooklyns Pizza.
- Cleaned tables, booths, and dining areas between customer visits.
- Supported team communication between servers, cooks, and delivery staff.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC12-2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Continuous improvement
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship management
- Conflict management
- Interpersonal communication
Awards
2024 Yadkin Valley Conference Coach of the Year
Leadership Roles
- School Improvement Team Chairperson - Voted by peers
- Teachers Leading Teachers Program - Selected by principal
- Mentor/Mentee Program - Selected by principal
- Grade Level Chairperson - Selected by principal
- Goal Team Leader - Selected by principal
Timeline
TITLE 1 TUTOR
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS
09.2025 - Current
BASKETBALL COACH
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS
07.2021 - 04.2026
Waitress
Brooklyns Pizza
08.2016 - 03.2017
TEACHER
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 02.2024
Bank Teller
First Bank
04.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pfeiffer University