Alyssa Lubben
Oradell
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher eager to secure a full-time position with experience in providing a positive classroom environment and the tools necessary for students to succeed academically and socially.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Willard Elementary School
Ridgewood, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Implement the Science of Reading through explicit, evidence-based literacy instruction, including targeted small-group intervention and differentiated support.
- Design and facilitate engaging, hands-on literacy centers while utilizing decodable texts and the Bookworms curriculum to strengthen students' phonics, decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension skills.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Foster an engaging, student-centered classroom environment that promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
- Collaborate with grade-level colleagues to develop curriculum, share instructional strategies, and ensure alignment with district learning goals.
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Willard Elementary School
Ridgewood, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Support lead teacher in implementing balanced approach to teaching literacy
- Collaborate with kindergarten teachers to explore new approaches and best practices for teaching literacy
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Support social and emotional growth through assisting in Morning Meeting and play centers
- Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to students, fostering positive learning outcomes
- Monitored student behavior in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
- Demonstrated skills and activities for students, improving understanding and application of concepts
Substitute Teacher, K-5
The Spring School
Tenafly, NJ
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster safe, positive learning environment
- Delivered instruction in core subjects, ensuring student engagement and understanding
Student Teaching
12th & Marion Elementary School
Reading, PA
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed student-centered lesson plans that engaged diverse learners through differentiated instruction and higher-order thinking
- Facilitated small group activities and personalized instruction to support each student's unique learning needs
- Promoted a positive learning environment that fostered student engagement and strengthened relationships with peers and teachers
Student Teaching
Hereford Elementary School
Hereford, PA
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Developed engaging lessons with differentiated instruction and immersive activities to enhance student participation
- Assisted in managing classroom rules and procedures to foster discipline and maintain a safe learning environment
- Cultivated strong relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students to create a supportive educational community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12.2019
Personal Information
Title: Elementary School Teacher
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Willard Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Willard Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
The Spring School
12.2019 - 03.2020
Student Teaching
12th & Marion Elementary School
10.2019 - 12.2019
Student Teaching
Hereford Elementary School
09.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania