Elexis James
Capitol Heights,MD
Summary
Dedicated professional with several years of hands-on experience creating fun and interactive learning experiences. Recognized for maintaining a safe, loving environment to encourage children to explore and learn. Successfully builds rapport with all students, parents, and teachers. Passionate about helping learners reach full potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School
Washington, DC
07.2021 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents by regularly communicating about their children's progress in school.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Educational Aide
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Washington, D.C.
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided assistance to teachers in the classroom by preparing materials, setting up equipment and organizing instructional activities.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, cafeteria and playgrounds.
- Administered tests to evaluate student progress in academic areas.
- Read stories aloud to children to foster language development skills.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
Summer School Principal
AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School
Washington, DC
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored student performance, attendance, and behavior throughout the summer program.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Designed processes to engage families and community members in student learning and bolster attendance at events.
Service Experience Representative
Nordstrom Rack
Washington, D.C.
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided customer service and support to clients in a timely manner.
- Processed orders for products and services accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products, services, policies, and procedures.
- Developed relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction with the product or service provided.
Teacher Assistant
North Star Elementary School, 1st Grade
Hockessin, Delaware
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Assisted in the supervision of students during recess, lunch, and other activities.
- Provided instructional support to teachers in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
Teacher Assistant
The University of Delaware Early Learning Center
Newark, Delaware
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided instructional support to teachers in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
- Created learning materials such as worksheets, games, projects.
- Led small group instruction sessions for targeted students.
- Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.
Teacher Assistant
The University of Delaware Lab Preschool
Newark, Delaware
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisted in the development and implementation of lesson plans.
- Provided instructional support to teachers in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
- Assisted in the supervision of students during recess, lunch, and other activities.
- Helped monitor student progress by tracking grades and attendance records.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY05-2023
Bachelor’s of Science in Human Services - Family and Administrative Policy Concentration
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware05.2017
Skills
- Mathematics Instruction
- Language Acquisition Support
- Progress Reporting
- Social-emotional learning
- Play-Based Learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Effective listening
- Social Skills Development
Activities
- Bethesda New Life Gospel Church Praise Dance Ministry, Choreographer- August 2014- Present
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Mu Pi Chapter, Treasurer- April 2016-May 2017
Accomplishments
- Recognized for high scores with TeachStone's CLASS observation that measures the teacher-student interactions in the classroom.
Timeline
Summer School Principal
AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School
07.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School
07.2021 - Current
Educational Aide
Bunker Hill Elementary School
09.2019 - 07.2021
Service Experience Representative
Nordstrom Rack
08.2017 - 09.2019
Teacher Assistant
North Star Elementary School, 1st Grade
02.2016 - 05.2016
Teacher Assistant
The University of Delaware Early Learning Center
09.2015 - 01.2016
Teacher Assistant
The University of Delaware Lab Preschool
02.2015 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Human Services - Family and Administrative Policy Concentration
University of Delaware
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