Anthony Alexander
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Successful at selecting and developing curricula and lesson plans to fulfill instructional requirements and support learning objectives. Detail-oriented planner and problem-solver assesses quality and effectiveness of instruction and makes positive changes to better serve student needs. Good decision-making, critical thinking and personnel management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
North Little Rock School District
North Little Rock, AR
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
- Utilized knowledge of industry best practices to improve upon existing training methods.
- Evaluated course performance to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Met with vendors to check available curriculum plans and related materials supporting course objectives.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
Dean of Culture
Lighthouse Charter School
North Little Rock, AR
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Improved individual departments by working closely with faculty to reorganize class loads, promote resource utilization and modernize equipment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Behavorial Specialist
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Jacksonville, AR
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Write goal-oriented programs and evaluated and documented progress and participation in weekly interdisciplinary treatment team conferences.
- Work directly with students and discussed behavioral goals and implementation of behavior intervention programs.
- Collect data via direct student observation and consultation with classroom teachers regarding student behaviors.
Reading Teacher, 504 Coordinator, Football Coach
Lee County School District
Marianna, AR
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
Dean of Students
Estem Public Charter School
Little Rock, AR
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Established behavioral procedures to the commitment fo educational excellence. And reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty.
Sales Associate Specialist
Best Buy, Home Theater and Computers
North Little Rock, AR
10.2015 - 03.2021
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
Alternative Education Teacher
LRSD
Little Rock, AR
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided individual students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 and IEP plan as part of integrated classroom.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
LRSD
Little Rock, AR
08.2013 - 08.2015
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Instructor where I teach and train school district and hospital employees how to deal with and deescalate confrontations with students in the work environment before they became hostile.
- Offered counseling and stabilization support to reintroduce calm in crisis situations.
- Provided leadership and coordination of various programs using techniques in behavior management and prevention strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education, Leadership Studies
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2018
High School Diploma -
J.A Fair High School
Little Rock, AR05.2004
Skills
- Planning and coordination
- Supervision & leadership
- People skills
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Affiliations
- Summa Cum Laude Master's Graduate
- Master's Graduate with Honors
- Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated
- Dean's List Multiple Semesters
Timeline
Dean of Students
North Little Rock School District
08.2023 - Current
Dean of Culture
Lighthouse Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Behavorial Specialist
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
12.2021 - 08.2022
Reading Teacher, 504 Coordinator, Football Coach
Lee County School District
08.2021 - 12.2021
Dean of Students
Estem Public Charter School
12.2018 - 07.2021
Alternative Education Teacher
LRSD
08.2016 - 12.2018
Sales Associate Specialist
Best Buy, Home Theater and Computers
10.2015 - 03.2021
Crisis Intervention Specialist
LRSD
08.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Counselor Education, Leadership Studies
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
High School Diploma -
J.A Fair High School
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