ALISON C.

ROBERTS
alison.roberts@live.longwood.edu

EDUCATION
Master of Education May 2018
Longwood University – Farmville, VA
 Endorsement: Reading, Literacy, and Learning
 GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies May 2017

Longwood University – Farmville, VA
 Endorsement: Elementary Education
 Minor: Communication Sciences and Disorders
 GPA: 3.96 Summa Cum Laude
 Member of the Cormier Honors College

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
South Anna Elementary School – Hanover County, VA January 2018 – Present
Graduate School Practicum – Second Grade
 Assessing, monitoring, and instructing a transitional reader
 Creating a literacy profile
 Collaborating with the classroom teacher

Appomattox Primary School – Appomattox County, VA September – November 2017

Graduate School Practicum – Kindergarten and Second Grade
 Assessed and monitored an emergent and a beginning reader
 Created and implemented literacy lessons for eight sessions
 Created goals and recommendations for students

South Anna Elementary School – Hanover County, VA February – May 2017

Student Teaching – Second Grade
 Assumed all of the cooperating teacher’s duties
 Co-taught reading lessons with a reading specialist
 Created and implemented lessons in all subjects
 Designed a classroom management system

Amelia Elementary School – Amelia County, VA August – November 2016

Partnership Experience – First Grade
 Designed and implemented guided reading, math, science, and social studies lessons
 Created math lessons for underachieving students
 Constructed and carried out literacy tutoring lessons
 Developed and executed a positive behavior intervention plan
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Randolph Elementary School – Goochland County, VA May 2015
Lower Elementary Practicum – Second Grade
 Designed and implemented English and social studies lessons
 Provided individualized tutoring
 Monitored students during centers

Linkhorn Park Elementary School – Virginia Beach, VA May 2014

Upper Elementary Practicum – Fifth Grade
 Implemented math and social studies lessons
 Tutored individuals and small groups
 Supplied math support for misunderstood topics

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Henrico County Public Schools – Henrico, VA April 2017 – Present
Substitute Teacher
 Implement lessons for classes elementary school students
 Implement behavior management practices
 Record essential information about day for absent teachers

Prince Edward County Public Schools – Farmville, VA October 2017 – Present

Substitute Teacher
 Implement lessons for classes early education through fourth grade
 Implement behavior management practices
 Created and implemented classroom management procedures for an extended first grade
assignment

Childtime Learning Centers – Midlothian, VA May 2016 – April 2017

Seasonal Teacher
 Created and implemented lessons for classrooms of all ages
 Monitored children ranging in age from six weeks to twelve years
 Supervised field trips for groups of children

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Support. Empower. Learn. Fun (S.E.L.F.) - Farmville, VA September 2014 – May 2016
 Co-founder, vice president (2014 – 2015), and
president (2015 – 2016)
 Initiated and led the collection of over 5,500 donated books
for Prince Edward Elementary School students
 Organized and scheduled volunteer events and fundraisers
with public schools, the public library, and the food bank
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Prince Edward Elementary School - Farmville, VA September 2014 – May 2016
Tutor
 One-on-one and small group instruction
 After-school homework help for struggling students
 Third and fourth grade in-class tutor

Big Siblings – Longwood University, Farmville, VA September 2015 – May 2016

Mentor
 Mentor for an at-risk student
 Provided life support and encouragement
 Collaborated with the classroom teacher to provide academic support

SKILLS
 Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
 Versed in iOS and Windows operating systems
 Experience using classroom technology, such as Promethean Boards, SMART Boards,
document cameras, and iPads
 Trained in MIT Scratch Coding
 Basic proficiency in American Sign Language

CERTIFICATION
 Red Cross certification in adult and pediatric CPR, AED, and first aid
 Completion of Child Abuse and Neglect module by the Virginia Department of Social
Services
 Certified in Visual Phonics
 Completion of Virginia State and Local Civic Education Module