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Rhianna Alexander

Waldorf,MD

Summary

Passionate educator with a proven track record of designing and executing comprehensive curricula across various subjects. Expert in inspiring students through positive reinforcement and interactive teaching methods. Recognized for fostering an engaging classroom environment that promotes the development of essential literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Lead Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitate data meetings with 24 teachers to discuss scores on benchmarks and common assessments
  • Develop and monitor the schools SPP (School Performance Plan)
  • Aid with the SBB (School based Budget)
  • Create safety nets for low-performing students
  • Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
  • Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
  • Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact.
  • Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
  • Led professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and outcomes.
  • Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.

Classroom Teacher

J.P Ryon Elementary, Charles County Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provided equitable access to education and met the needs of individual students
  • Developed weekly lessons plans, analyze data in order to cater to the educational needs of scholars
  • Conducted evaluations of reading evaluation platforms.
  • Discussed quarterly progress and evaluation findings with parents
  • Created progress reports for scholars
  • Created report cards for scholars
  • Supervised 25 students in a 25:1 setting
  • Held daily virtual classroom setting
  • Trained parents on the different applications
  • Created and organized a LMS Page
  • Collected and managed IEP and 504 data
  • Provided lesson in a Hybrid format
  • Organized events with community stakeholders
  • Drafted grants with local community investors
  • Monitors student attendance, retention, and academic progress utilizing available reports
  • Documents communication with students, faculty, and administration regarding attendance and academic performance
  • Implements methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects

Classroom Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan
  • Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials
  • Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development
  • Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results
  • Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling, and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students
  • Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques
  • Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
  • Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
  • Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise
  • Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary
  • Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation
  • Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities
  • Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives, and methods

Education

Ph.D - Human Services

Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
12-2026

M.A. - Special Education

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, Maryland
08.2018

B.A. - Early Childhood Education and Special Education

Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland
05.2016

Skills

  • Educational Development and Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Virtual and Hybrid Learning Environments
  • Research and Data Analysis
  • Teaching and Mentorship
  • Compliance

Timeline

Instructional Lead Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Classroom Teacher

J.P Ryon Elementary, Charles County Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2022

Classroom Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2020

Ph.D - Human Services

Capella University

M.A. - Special Education

Frostburg State University

B.A. - Early Childhood Education and Special Education

Bowie State University
Rhianna Alexander