Alexa Vetnar, M.Ed.

5959 W. Irma Lane, Glendale, AZ 85308

E-mail: alexa.vetnar@gmail.com
Cell Phone: 623-986-1636
Website/Portfolio: msvetnar.weebly.com
SUMMARY
A reliable and creative recent masters level graduate and certified teacher seeking an elementary education position with experience in
multiple settings. Possess excellent educational background, interpersonal communication skills, and collaborates well with others.

QUALIFICATIONS
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AZ Department of Education Elementary Teaching Certificate, January 2014

Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement, January 2014
Current Fingerprint Clearance Card, issued February 2012
Highly Qualified, passed NES subtests I and II, as well as Assessment of Professional Knowledge Exam

EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
o Master of Elementary Education, Graduated with a 4.0 GPA, December 2013
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
o Bachelor of Science in Human and Family Development, Minor in Social Welfare, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, May 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Deer Valley Unified School District, 2nd Grade teacher, Greenbrier, Glendale, Arizona, August 2014-present
o Collaborates and creates lessons tailored to below benchmark students as well as plans small group activities based on
DRA and DIBELS reading levels
o Designs new data models and uses data to guide planning and instruction
Deer Valley Unified School District, 3rd Grade, Mountain Shadows, Glendale, Arizona, Student Teacher, August-December 2013
o Designed and organized an Action Research Project focused on homework completion in a classroom with low followthrough on assignments
Deer Valley Unified School District, Terramar Elementary, Peoria, Arizona, Intern, January-May 2013
o Introduced a case study on a student with personal and academic needs
o Managed small groups, ELL groups, and special education groups within an inclusive classroom
Sonoran Science Academy, Ahwatukee, Arizona, Intern, August-December 2012
o Worked with a mentor teacher in a classroom with its majority being ELL students

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Attended the Love and Logic conference, November 2015

Completed Small Group Instruction training, June 2015
Completed DRA 2 training, June 2015
Participated in Words Their Way training, October 2014
Completed 3rd Grade Math Common Core Training, October 2013
Completed Stronge Evaluation Training, August 2013
Member of Future Educators of America, 2007-2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Completed the MTSS and GEIT process on several students

Completed student teaching experience at a Title I school and experienced a diverse population of students
Volunteered at Childrens First Academy, school for underprivileged and homeless students and families

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
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Currently the Core Knowledge coordinator at Greenbrier Elementary School

Member of the Variety Show production team
1st/2nd grade representative of the Greenbrier Leadership team
Experienced in basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Smart Board, webpages, Excel, and design programs
Motivated to awaken students love of life-long learning and incorporating 21st century skills
Creative thinker; able to adapt to changing circumstances
Reliable and dependable
Committed to implementing state standards
Creative when generating thematic units and individual lessons
Dedicated to involve parents/guardians in students learning
Team-oriented individual, great interpersonal communication skills necessary for interdisciplinary collaboration