Alyssa Longazo

Elementary teacher in all K-5 grade levels as well as multiple combo classes

• Developed engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and student needs.
• Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
• Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and share resources.
• Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and improve engagement.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
• Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and fostering a positive culture of learning.

• Departmentalized, responsible for 5th grade reading, and constructing lessons using iPlan, Common Core standards, and standards based curriculum.
• Collaborating with teammates on assessments, classroom development, technology integration, and behavior management.

• Develop and conduct grade-level lessons using the Beyond Textbook curriculum framework as well as implement creative lessons that help students reach various levels of critical thinking.
• Constantly engaging students in hands-on learning as well as adapting lessons for specific needs, including hearing and developmental challenges.
• Work with colleagues to create intervention groups and lessons for all subject areas.

• Provide assistance to clients in retail store while interacting with clients, working with other associates to help stock merchandise, handle transactions, and provide a warm and inviting shopping experience. Follow direction and also provide input on merchandising of products and followed store sets to maintain store appearance.

• Perform all duties of classroom teacher, ranging from Kindergarten to Eighth grade, as substitute teacher. Adapted lessons to meet state standards and classroom needs as well as providing modifications for students if necessary. Maintained learning environment, managed classroom, graded assignments and assessments as teaching assistant. Monitored group work and provided extra assistance to students during learning activities.

• Assist various students with introductory piano methods and musical foundations. Review past and current theories and techniques as well as helping them progress musically.

• Personally worked one-on-one with student in regular classroom setting. Ensured that student remained on task and helped clarify material that she did not understand. Worked individually with the student when she was not able to attend school due to medical issues.

• Planned and hosted social and educational events for students. Helped students connect and use various resources to better their development on campus. Helped maintain a safe living area in regards to addressing maintenance issues, resident conflicts, and any events that occurred while students were on campus.