Kelly Alexander

kalexan86@gmail.com // misskellyalexander.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, June 2012 California State University, East Bay
GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) training
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, May 2008 California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Third Grade Teacher, West Contra Costa Unified School District San Pablo, California 8/2014-present
Incorporated technology into the classroom using interactive lessons on student tablets, including the
student use of Google Drive to share documents with the teacher
Organized and assessed student data using computer based programs, and used the data to plan and
differentiate lessons
Effectively implemented a behavior system using both positive reinforcement and clear consequences to
decrease negative student behavior and promote respect and responsibility among students
Worked closely with other staff members to plan a successful math night and literacy night
Collaborated weekly with grade level team to share ideas and plan units
Kindergarten Teacher, West Contra Costa Unified School District Pinole, California 8/2013-6/2014
Promoted independence and teamwork through daily math and literacy workshop rotations
Used assessment data to create small groups for teacher led instruction during workshops
Worked closely with speech therapist and occupational therapist to support students with learning and
behavioral needs in class
Substitute Teacher, San Ramon Valley Unified School District Danville, California
9/2012-06/2013
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Carried out lesson plans in teachers absence within kindergarten through 5 grade classrooms
Ensured a safe and productive classroom environment through the use of various classroom management
strategies
Teacher, Huntington Learning Center Pleasanton, California
9/2012-08/2013
Provide one-on-one and small group academic instruction in math and reading for students in
kindergarten through eighth grade
Behavioral Therapist, Milestones for Autism Walnut Creek, California
10/2009-9/2011
Implemented in-home ABA treatment programs for children with Autism through a series of therapeutic
activities
Facilitated weekly social group for children ages five to seven at Milestones center
Trained new therapists
English Teacher, Jing Yan Middle School Zhuzhou, Hunan, Peoples Republic of China
9/2008-6/2009
Taught weekly oral English classes of sixty-plus students
Created lesson plans that utilized a variety of teaching methods to effectively engage all students
Planned extra activities and discussion periods for bi-weekly English Club
Collaborated with Chinese teachers and administration to plan various school sponsored programs
STUDENT TEACHING
First Grade, Quail Run Elementary School San Ramon, California
Fifth Grade, Country Club Elementary School San Ramon, California

1/2012-6/2012
8/2012-11/2012