Colin Alexander
South Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Experienced middle school English teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over four years in classroom experience, and eight years working in education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Hmong College Prep Academy
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Taught students how to express ideas in detail.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Camp Director
Banner Day Camp
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Performed staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement.
Middle School Soccer and Basketball Coach
Hmong College Prep Academy
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Founder of the Gaming Club
Hmong College Prep Academy
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Welcomed and greeted students, answered questions and provided an excellent program for learning.
- Understood and demonstrated proper play of games to promote safety practices while encouraging student-engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
St. Olaf College
Minnesota06.2019
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Child Development
- Emotional Support
- Creative and Expository Writing
- Editing
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Classroom Management
- Writing Concepts
- Patience and Persistence
- Social Behaviors
Accomplishments
- Achieved deep connection by introducing healthy media for young professionals.
- Collaborated enthusiastically with other departments and regions of school district.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Founder of the Gaming Club
Hmong College Prep Academy
03.2022 - 06.2022
Middle School English Teacher
Hmong College Prep Academy
09.2019 - 06.2023
Middle School Soccer and Basketball Coach
Hmong College Prep Academy
09.2019 - 06.2023
Camp Director
Banner Day Camp
06.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
St. Olaf College
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