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ALEXA BAIRD
Educational Professional
Edison,NJ
Summary
Goal-oriented and dedicated educational professional with valuable experience in administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile work environments. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a team. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations while analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Peer Reviewer
Ought: The Journal Of Autistic Culture
, Michigan
10.2021 - Current
- Guided the journal's editorial staff in making publication decisions and identifying substandard manuscripts that should not be published.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
English Teacher
Metuchen High School
Metuchen, NJ
09.2018 - Current
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of materials in order to continually improve learning platforms.
District Test Site Coordinator
Metuchen High School
Metuchen, NJ
09.2018 - Current
- Responsible for coordinating and supervising the district-wide implementation of local, state, and national standardized testing programs(e.g., SAT, ACT, PSAT)
- Organized logistics and materials for each event, arranged spaces, trained staff, and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
English Teacher
Middletown High School South
Middletown, NJ
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Reviewed written pieces for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with state standards.
Education
Masters in Education - Global Education
Rutgers Graduate School
New Brunswick, NJ 09.2018 - 08.2021
Post-Baccalaureate - English Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ 09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ 01.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
Training and mentoring
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
MS Office
Planning and Coordination
Keen eye for detail
Copywriting and editing
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organization and Time Management
Websites
Accomplishments
The Metacognitive Student: How to Teach Academic, Social and Motional Intelligence in Every
- Lesson plan and content were used for the chapter on 9-12 ELA and Social Awareness
Teaching While Autistic: Constructions of Disability, Performativity, and Identity
- Published article that sought to develop an understanding of identity work and, more specially, how constructions of disability shape teachers’ identity work as a difference
Software
Research Databases
Microsoft Suite Programs
Social Media Platforms
Timeline
Peer Reviewer
Ought: The Journal Of Autistic Culture
10.2021 - Current
English Teacher
Metuchen High School
09.2018 - Current
District Test Site Coordinator
Metuchen High School
09.2018 - Current
Masters in Education - Global Education
Rutgers Graduate School
09.2018 - 08.2021
English Teacher
Middletown High School South
09.2016 - 06.2018
Post-Baccalaureate - English Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of New Jersey
01.2010 - 05.2013