Alyssa Shaffer
Harrisville,RI
Summary
Responsible Student Teacher working towards Master of Urban Teaching and pursuing lifelong career in education. Familiar with traditional and modern teaching methods and versed in standardized testing. Cares about student success and eager to expand upon education through secondary level teaching and tutoring experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Burrillville School Department
Harrisville , Rhode Island
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked in all secondary level content areas.
- Facilitated student support classes by giving individualized tutoring in all content areas to students with various learning disabilities at all secondary grade levels.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- During extended placements, Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Student Teacher
Providence College/North Smithfield High School
North Smithfield , RI
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided SAT preparation lessons to 10th and 11th graders for the English section.
- Worked with classroom teacher to use best practices to help students meet current standards.
- Designed and facilitated lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success.
Education
Master of Teaching - Culturally Responsive And Differentiated Teaching
Providence College
Providence, RI08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2020
Skills
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Organization and Planning
- Materials Distribution
- Individual Student Instruction
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Understanding of Content
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Lecturing and Leading Discussions
- Instructional Methods
- Progress Monitoring
Additional Information
- Well versed in key literacy skills that help students approach written problems critically.
- Student Centered, Culturally Responsive, and Trauma Informed practice.
- Highly skilled in finding paths to understanding that are relevant to individual students.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Student Teacher
Providence College/North Smithfield High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Burrillville School Department
03.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Teaching - Culturally Responsive And Differentiated Teaching
Providence College
Bachelor of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
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