Hi, I’m
Alyssa Hawkins
Teacher/Tutor
North Brunswick,NJ
Summary
My role as a Second Grade Elementary School Lead Teacher has reassured me of my passion for teaching. Currently, I want to continue branching out in the education field. I am an adaptable, driven worker who creates an engaging and constructive learning environment out of any circumstance. Pursuant of executing my newfound knowledge and skills as a first-year lead teacher, I am seeking out a school that affords new lead educators a chance for both personal and career development.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Burch Charter School of Excellence
2nd Grade Lead Teacher
2023.08 - Current (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Plan, prepare and execute lesson plans/activities that are both instructional and enticing to young children
- Expert in cognitive modeling for an “I can, we can, you can” effect across the classroom
- Intervention skills for students who need to be met where they are at, with the goal to get them to where they need to be by the end of the school year
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions
- Use more student-centered, scaffolding and heavy lifting approaches for stronger reinforcement, to give young students a sense of agency and for time efficiency and engagement purposes
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support
Self-Employed
Tutoring (K-6 Math/K-college ELA)
2015.08 - Current (9 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Hold tutoring sessions both in person and on Zoom
- Versatile teaching approaches according to the skill level and needs of the student
- Coordinate with parents to schedule sessions and construct an agenda that best fits the needs and academic goals of their child
Kipp Life Academy
Teacher-in-Residence
2022.01 - 2023.03 (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Plan, prepare and execute lesson plans/activities that are both instructional and enticing to young children (2nd grade and Kindergarten)
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Use more student-centered, scaffolding and heavy lifting approaches for stronger reinforcement, to give young students a sense of agency and for time efficiency and engagement purposes
Primrose School of Berkley Heights
Co-teacher for Toddlers
2021.10 - 2022.01 (3 months)
Job overview
- Cultivated learning environment for early education through learning experiences in a friendly and safe space
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
- Pushed for curiosity with classroom materials and different visual tools
- Maintained transparency with parents to ensure the best possible experience for each scholar
- Stimulated and tracked cognitive thinking and social abilities
Seton Hall University
Teaching Assistantship
2019.07 - 2019.12 (5 months)
Job overview
- Constructed a syllabus with lesson plans in accordance with the university course- curriculum and standards
- Monitored progress of each student using quizzes and reading/writing assignments to check for thorough understanding
- Held office hours after class sessions to further extend myself to my students if they needed extra help or clarification on an assignment
- Used a more student-centered and diverse teaching approach to establish and encourage student critical thinking and discussion techniques, and to meet all student needs across the board
- Utilized virtual and digital media platforms to further engage student interest and attentiveness, as opposed to a lecture-based class
- Utilized Black Board Discussion and Comments tools to create productive discussions on assigned readings and lessons outside of the classroom; participation opportunity for students on the more soft-spoken/shy end of the spectrum
- Reached students of all skill levels through use of different technologies and teaching approaches
- Collaborated with teaching staff to help students maintain progress in transitionary periods
Education
Essex County College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
06.2017
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts from English (Honors) Major, History Minor
05.2019
Timeline
2nd Grade Lead Teacher
Burch Charter School of Excellence
2023.08 - Current (1 year & 1 month)
Teacher-in-Residence
Kipp Life Academy
2022.01 - 2023.03 (1 year & 2 months)
Co-teacher for Toddlers
Primrose School of Berkley Heights
2021.10 - 2022.01 (3 months)
Teaching Assistantship
Seton Hall University
2019.07 - 2019.12 (5 months)
Tutoring (K-6 Math/K-college ELA)
Self-Employed
2015.08 - Current (9 years & 1 month)
Essex County College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts from English (Honors) Major, History Minor
- Provisional Certification (K-6 Standard)
- 50-hour Intro. to Teaching Pre-service Course
Skills
- Classroom/Time Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Interpersonal Skills
- Intervention and Instructional Methods
- Cognitive Modeling
- Behavior Modeling
- IEP Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Teacher Training
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Salutatorian for Essex County College Class of 2017
- 2022 Adult Winner for KIPP Schools Writing Contest
Certification
- Provisional Certification (K-6 Standard)
- 50-hour Intro. to Teaching Pre-service Course
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