Paul Alsted
Educator
Delta Junction,AK
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Delta-Greely School District, excelling in student engagement and curriculum implementation. Leveraging technology to enhance learning while specializing in ESL and participating in continuing cultural competence research to significantly improve inclusive education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
K-6 Classroom Teacher
Delta-Greely School District
Delta Junction, AK
12.2019 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Family Caregiver
Self Employed
West Des Moines, IA
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Assisted family member with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship to family members by engaging in conversation, playing games, or reading books.
- Transported family members to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Southeast Polk School District
Pleasant Hill, IA
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
Education
Ed.D - Organizational Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HIM.Ed. - Education - ELL
Upper Iowa University
West Des Moines, IA07-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD/ID
Upper Iowa University
West Des Moines, IA12-2019
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Technology Integration
- ESL- English as a Second Language
- IEP planning
Certification
- Certified in Iowa and Alaska
- K-12 Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD/ID
- K-6 Elementary Classroom
- K-8 English/Language Arts
- K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate
- K-8 Reading
- K-12 English as a Second Language
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
Jeff Lansing
Current Supervisor, School Principal
907.888.8678
jlansing@dgsd.us
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mary Love
Adjunct Professor, Upper Iowa University
515.330.9583
lovem88@uiu.edu
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jodi Grover
Teacher Education Coordinator, Upper Iowa University
515.225.1800
groverj@uiu.edu
Other Education
- SEL and Empathy Based Bullying Prevention, University of Alaska Anchorage
- Creating Culturally Responsive Schools, University of Alaska Anchorage
- Engaging Parents for Student Success, University of Alaska Anchorage
- Bullying Prevention, University of Alaska Anchorage
References
Jeff Lansing
Current Supervisor, School Principal
907.888.8678
jlansing@dgsd.us
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mary Love
Adjunct Professor, Upper Iowa University
515.330.9583
lovem88@uiu.edu
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jodi Grover
Teacher Education Coordinator, Upper Iowa University
515.225.1800
groverj@uiu.edu
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