Alexandra J Evans

1715 West River Road, Muskegon, MI, 49445 (231) 3431-0168

evansal@mail.gvsu.edu

OBJECTIVE
To educate and inspire young learners as a teacher assistant, to actively
participate in their world with inquisitive and critical minds

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts: English/Elementary Education
GPA: 3.876
Senior Class Standing

TEACHING REALTED EXPERIENCE

Fourth Grade Assistant Teacher
United World College Maastricht :: Maastricht, Netherlands :: May 2015
Assisted in and conducted reading/math lessons for Year 5(4 th Grade)
classroom in the Netherlands.
Implemented lessons that engaged 30+ students while appealing to their
diverse abilities
Developed an understanding of the International Primary Curriculum that
focuses on uniting nations and cultures for peace
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Pendalouan :: Montague, MI :: Summer 2015
Coordinated and implemented outdoor education lessons, activities, and
responsibilities for up to 45 children per week
First Grade Teacher Aide
West Ottawa Public Schools :: Fall 2013
Facilitated a Read-Aloud schedule for 1st grade students based off of the
work of Mem Fox.
Observed 1st grade curriculum lessons and activities
Assisted with the needs of the students and cooperating teacher
Reading Tutor
West Michigans Hope Academy :: Fall 2014- Winter 2015
Designed individualized literacy activities for two fourth grade students
Collaborated with teachers and used grade-level standards to inform
instruction
Science and Math Night Activity Facilitator
Grand Rapids Public Schools :: Grand Rapids, MI :: October 2010 June 2011
Created and facilitated numerous activities that involved Elementary aged
students and their parents
Incorporated Grade Level Content Standards to inform instruction
Volunteer Work

Grand Rapids Childrens Museum/Science Olympiad Regional Competition :: Fall

2014- Winter 2015
Assisted with the needs of activity leaders to create educational and active
learning environments for school aged children
Nanny
Rush and Evans Household :: Whitehall and Spring Lake, MI :: 2008-2012
Assumed full responsibility for two families of three children

MEMEBERSHIPS AND HONORS

English Honors Society Member
Sigma Tau Delta :: Allendale, MI :: Fall 2013- Present
Deans List
Grand Valley State University :: Allendale, MI :: 2013 Present (Five Semesters)
Council for Exceptional Students
Grand Valley State University :: Allendale, MI :: Fall 2014- Present
Teachers of Tomorrow
Grand Valley State University :: Allendale, MI :: Winter 2014- Present
University Band
Grand Valley State University :: Allendale, MI :: Winter 2013-Winter 2015
Saxophone section leader
Photography Club
Grand Valley State University :: Allendale, MI :: Fall 2014- Present
Tennis Club
Grand Valley State University :: Allendale, MI :: Fall 2014- Present
Childrens Theater
Reeths-Puffer High School :: Muskegon, MI :: 2010-2012
Created and performed a serious of skits/dances for local elementary schools
Visited local elementary schools and performed read-alouds, dance instruction,
and theater activities
Used popular and informative childrens literature to create skits and lessons
for young children
Incorporated elementary schools students into shows and theatrical events to
teach them about performance, leadership, and confidence
S.T.A.T.S (Straight Talk About Tough Stuff)
Reeths-Puffer High School :: Muskegon, MI :: 2010- 2012
Created and performed skits, dramas, music and personal talks to give out
the message, "Everyone's not doing it!" to middle school aged students
Promoted the idea of abstinence and safety on the topics of drugs, sex,
alcohol, and bullying

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

Retail Sales Associate/ Chef/ Catering Event Lead

Rykes Bakery Catering, and Caf :: Muskegon, MI :: May 2012- July 2015
Assisted a variety of customers purchasing with bakery and caf items at a
highly popular company
Cooked and served entire menu of caf items
Planned, worked, and lead large catering events in West Michigan