Alexa DAuria

377 North Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua, NY 10514 Cell: 914-329-4761 Email: adauria10492@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY
Master of Science in Special Education
May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (concentrations in mathematics and psychology)
May 2014
Honors: Kappa Delta Pi- Education Honor Society & Epsilon Sigma Pi- for students who have completed six consecutive semesters with
a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0 Magna Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Childhood Education Grades 1-6 (Pending) New York State Early Childhood Education Grades Birth-2 (Pending)
New York State Special Education Grades 1-6 (Pending) New York State Teaching Assistant CPR and First Aid Certification, 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Chappaqua Central School District
Chappaqua, NY
Substitute Teacher
September 2014-Present
Implement lesson plans provided by the teacher
Utilize classroom management techniques
Promote positive learning environment
Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School
Chappaqua, NY
Student Teacher (1st Grade Collaborative Classroom)
January-May 2015
Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans with cooperating teachers
Assisted individual students with IEPs, who are diagnosed with Autism and a learning disability
Facilitated small group instruction
Attended collaboration meetings at least two times per week
Attended a CSE meeting for an Autistic student
Recorded classroom observations and assisted in writing IEP goals
Student Teacher (Kindergarten)
May-June 2014
Created science, literacy, and mathematics lessons based on students varying needs
Implemented various evidence-based strategies, including scaffolding and graphic organizers
Assisted the teachers in preparing lessons
Public School 86
Bronx, NY
Student Teacher (2nd Grade General Education, 5th Grade Gifted and Talented)
January-May 2014
Prepared and taught a unit plan on Persuasive Letter Writing for 2nd Graders below academic proficiency level
Conducted mathematics lessons and re-teach lessons
Utilized effective classroom management strategies
Assisted the cooperating teacher in planning and preparing lessons, as well as assessing students
Applied evidence-based strategies, such as scaffolding and graphic organizers
Provided differentiated instruction according to the needs of individual learners
Field Experience (1st Grade Inclusion Classroom with two teachers)
September-October 2013
Implemented hands-on activities with the use of manipulatives and moving around the classroom for students with ADHD and an
IEP
Utilized reinforcement strategies such as the use of stickers and the stop light strategy to manage student behavior
Conducted assessments verbally and graded assessments
Reviewed a checklist on good conversations with the class and paired students with a partner to discuss their favorite character in
a book
Field Experience (2nd Grade ESL)
September-December 2012
Conducted guided reading groups and evaluated student performance
Prepared and conducted a mathematics lesson on counting numbers from 10-200 and re-taught the lesson for struggling students
Assisted the teacher in preparing lessons and grading assessments
Reviewed morning messages and conducted read-alouds
SKILLS
Technical: Microsoft Office, Blackboard, Infinite Campus, ARIS, SMART Board, Elmo projector, IEP Direct
Language: Basic understanding of Spanish