Kristy Ann Alexander

kristyannalexander@gmail.com
309 Midland Avenue

(732) 429 - 2926

Metuchen, NJ 08840

OBJECTIVE

To become a superior educator.

TEACHING ePORTFOLIO

http://missalexandersclassroom.weebly.com/

EDUCATION

Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Bachelor of Arts, May 2015
Double Major: Elementary Education and Dance Studies
GPA: 3.826 Summa Cum Laude

HONORS

President: Rider Dance Ensemble (2014-2015)

Rider University Dean's List (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15)
Certificate of Excellence in Elementary Education (2015)
National Honors Society of Dance Arts (2014, 2015)
Kappa Delta Pi (International Education Honors Society 2013, 2014,
2015)
Rider University Professional Education Award (2013, 2014)
Rider Advantage Scholarship (2013, 2014)
Rider Presidential Scholarship (2012, 2013, 2014)

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
HIGHLIGHTS

NJSEA Convention
NJEA Princeton Marriot, Spring 2015
Data Literacy, Evaluation, and SGOs
Dan Umstead
Peer Coaching

Rider University, Spring 2015

Steve Barkley Rider University, Spring 2015

Professional Development Day
Effective Feedback, Genius Hour, Word Study
West Windsor-Plainsboro, Spring 2015
Reading Toolkits

Julie Johnson Dutch Neck Elementary, Spring 2015

PARCC Reading and Writing
Alicia Luick Dutch Neck Elementary, Spring 2015
Small Group Instruction
Alicia Luick Dutch Neck Elementary, Spring 2015
Child Assault Prevention
NJCAP/PEI Kids Rider University, Spring 2015
Kappa Delta Pi Workshop Day
Effective First Year Teacher, Differentiation
2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Dutch Neck Elementary- Grade 3

Rider Student Teacher Martin Hobaugh
Mill Stone River Elementary- Grade 5
Rider Teaching Intern Donna Collins
Indian Fields Elementary- Grade 3

Rider University, Spring

West Windsor, NJ
Spring 2015
West Windsor, NJ
Fall 2014
South Brunswick, NJ

Rider Teaching Intern Lorraine Caswell

WORK EXPERIENCE

Spring 2014

Stony Brook Elementary- Grade 4

Pennington, NJ
Rider Teaching Intern Sarah Lindbloom
Fall 2013
Strauss Performing Arts
Edison, NJ
Dance Instructor, Choreographer
2008 - Present
Personally instruct students ages 3-18 in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,
hip hop and musical theater
Demonstrate dance for children with autism and Down's
syndrome
Coordinate lessons and activities for classes and birthday parties
for up to 30 children
Develop strong working relationships with administration,
families and fellow employees
Design and create playbills, fliers, and other promotional
publications
Maintain front and back of house operations during recitals and
shows
Olive Garden
Woodbridge, NJ
Server
May 2014
February 2015
Give each guest a genuine, personalized Italian dining
experience while also providing fast, efficient service
Provide knowledge on food and beverages offered at the Olive
Garden
Accurately relay food/drink orders between guests and kitchen
Ensure guest safety in terms of food/alcohol consumption and
environment
Collaborate with numerous servers, managers, bartenders,
supervisors, and kitchen staff

SKILLS/
RELEVANT
COURSEWORK

Skills: Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Smart Boards, Social

Media
Courses:
Effective Classroom Management
Fostering Language and Literacy Development
Teaching Science, Social Studies, and the Arts N-8
Emergent Literacy P-3
Teaching Mathematics K-3
Developmental Education Psychology
Child Psychology
Creativity 101
Spanish I, Spanish II
Childrens Literature

VOLUNTEER WORK/
COMMUNITY SERVICE

President: Rider University Dance Ensemble. Over 100 dancers, 1

show per semester, all funds from performances donated to charities.
Lead Fundraiser: Initiated, planned, and ran a 2011 fundraiser to
support two Metuchen High School students with cancer. Raised of
$8,000.00.
Lead Choreographer and Director: Strauss Performing Arts
Choreographer and Organizational Assistant: Metuchen
Footlighters
Volunteer Services: Volunteer special needs assistant.

REFERENCES

Dr. Sharon McKool, Professor: Rider University - (908) 246-8142

Martin Hobaugh, Teacher: Dutch Neck Elementary (609) 352-2623
Rick Ellis, Supervisor: Rider University Student Teaching (609) 2986282
Michelle Sayers, Owner: Strauss Performing Arts - (732) 841-8988