Jayme C Alexander
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Energetic, ambitious, and highly motivated professional with a track record of exceeding goals. Expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on efficiency and quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with impeccable communication and organizational skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I Bypass Reading Teacher
CATAPULT LEARNING LLC
RICHMOND, VA
09.2014 - Current
- Implement small-group reading program according to Title I regulations, company procedures, policies, and contract requirements
- Confer with school personnel to discuss referred and enrolled students; administer diagnostic and progress assessments
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Create student instruction plans for 35-40 students
- Analyze formative and summative data to plan and deliver effective and relevant strategy-based instruction
- Communicate with classroom teachers, principal, and parents
- Design and publish monthly newsletters
- Lead virtual and in-person parent workshops
- Utilize Zoom and Google Meet for instruction and meetings
HOMEBOUND TEACHER
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHESTERFIELD, VA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Visited schools on weekly basis to retrieve and return student work
- Scheduled and delivered instruction to student
- Completed and submitted weekly reports to case manager via email
- Communicated frequently with case manager, parents, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
ADJUNCT ENGLISH PROFESSOR
JOHN TYLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Midlothian, VA
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Delivered combination of traditional and hybrid reading and writing instruction to students enrolled in Developmental English
- Utilized Blackboard to post lessons, grades, and supplemental materials
- Worked with diverse group of adult students including English Language Learners
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students
LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER/Reading Teacher
FALLING CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
North Chesterfield, VA
02.2007 - 12.2012
- Taught elective class entitled “Reading Workshop” to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from 9/2011-12/2012
- Interpreted school data and recommended principal implement Word Generation, a school-wide vocabulary program; led faculty workshop on Word Generation
- Requested partnership from Falling Creek Elementary for ELL students to read to elementary ELL students
- Worked collaboratively with librarians selecting books and promoting Accelerated Reader program
- Organized Family Literacy Night; taught 7th grade Language Arts classes from 2007-2011
- Worked in collaborative classroom with students identified as learning disabled
- Co-founded classroom business idea to motivate all students while giving them real life experience
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
TEACHER, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER
ATTLEBORO, MA
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Managed staff of 17; responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling; scheduled and conducted meetings; prioritized tasks
- Oversaw development and implementation of 60+ students’ academic programs
- Served as liaison between schools and families; administered and analyzed assessments
ENGLISH TEACHER
CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Cumberland, RI
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Taught two ninth grade general level English classes, two tenth grade fundamental level American Literature classes, and one twelfth grade level World Literature class
- Organized writing project between ninth grade classes and school in New York City following 9/11 attacks to connect and expose students to other cultures and experiences
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge
Education
M.S. - LITERACY AND CULTURE
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
2011
B.A. - ENGLISH
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
2001
Skills
- Adaptable & Flexible
- Problem-solving skills
- Task Prioritization
- Fast Learner
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Time Management
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Writing and Editing Skills
- Office Automation: MS Office, Google apps, Zoom, Web based apps
Timeline
Title I Bypass Reading Teacher
CATAPULT LEARNING LLC
09.2014 - Current
HOMEBOUND TEACHER
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2014 - 01.2018
ADJUNCT ENGLISH PROFESSOR
JOHN TYLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2012 - 12.2013
LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER/Reading Teacher
FALLING CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
02.2007 - 12.2012
TEACHER, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER
01.2003 - 01.2007
ENGLISH TEACHER
CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
08.2001 - 06.2002
M.S. - LITERACY AND CULTURE
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
B.A. - ENGLISH
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE