Stacey Alpers

• Worked with small groups of students to provide research based Tier II interventions.
• Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
• Assisted faculty in securing materials to support instruction.
• Taught reading comprehension to individual and small groups.
• Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
• Developed activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance.
• Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
• Developed interventions for students struggling or at risk of falling behind.
• Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
• Currently working with gifted and talented small groups grades 3-5 in reading comprehension.
• Currently working with 6 small reading groups grades 1-2 on reading comprehension.

• Instructed groups of up to 25 students and provided individual support.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
• Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
• Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.

Created content for sixth grade homeschooler in ELA and Social Studies. Content was delivered via Google Classroom. I met with him in person two days per week and was also available through Google Meets, text and phone calls.

• Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet students' abilities and grade level.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.