Emily Alexander

GRADES TAUGHT: 1st, 2nd, and 4th

• Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
• Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
• Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
• Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
• Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
• Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
• Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
• Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
• Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.

• Developed and implemented counseling strategies to assist students in academic, personal, social and career development.
• Provided guidance on course selection, degree requirements, transfer options, study skills and other related topics.
• Collaborated with faculty members to assess the progress of each student's academic performance.
• Reviewed transcripts from prior schools to ensure accurate placement into appropriate courses.
• Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
• Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.

• Developed and implemented lesson plans for English language learners, focusing on grammar, pronunciation, reading comprehension, writing and conversation.
• Encouraged students to practice speaking in English by creating a positive environment with interactive activities.
• Conducted parent meetings to discuss student goals and objectives.
• Helped students cultivate life and social skills like using public transportation, appropriate emotional expression and communicating with peers.

• Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure effective teaching strategies.
• Organized and directed group projects that encouraged creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking.
• Created a positive learning environment by fostering mutual respect among students.
• Encouraged a culture of collaboration among teachers through professional development sessions and team meetings.
• Assessed student performance using formative and summative assessments to inform instruction for future lessons.
• Integrated multiple disciplines into collaborative projects that incorporated visual arts, music, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science.
• Established clear expectations for behavior while working collaboratively with peers.
• Collaborated with other educators to develop project-based units across grade levels and content areas.