Alexandra Alfred

1584 S. Parent St. Westland, MI 48186 (734) 320-8839 alexandra_alfred@yahoo.com http://creativeteacher.weebly.com

Certification and Training

Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate (K-8) Highly Qualified in Language Arts, Social Studies, and English as a Second Language Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified (Adult, Child, and Infant) Experience teaching with Everyday Math, Writing Workshop (Lucy Calkins and Katy Wood Ray), Guided Reading and Reading Workshop (Fountas and Pinnell), Words Their Way, SEPUP Issue Oriented Science curriculum, and Project Based Inquiry Science curriculum

Education
2010-2011 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan M.A. in Educational Studies G.P.A. 3.9/4.0 Intensive Masters and Certification program that blended coursework and fieldwork to emphasize high-leverage teaching practices 2006-2009 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude Major: Psychology Minor: Womens and Gender Studies Combined Cumulative G.P.A. 3.7/4.0 Deans List Eastern Michigan University & DePaul University DePaul University Chicago, Illinois

2005-2006

Teaching Experiences
April 2011 June 2011 Sarah Banks Middle School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, Wixom, MI ESL Practicum Intern, 6th-8th grade Engaged students students by using supportive English language learning curriculum to promote their acquisition of formal and informal English Tutored beginning English language learners one-to-one Communicated with general education teachers about students progress on assessments and projects, and supported students understanding of specific content within their Language Arts and Social Studies Miller Elementary, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Canton, MI Student Teaching Intern, 5th grade Created a safe, collaborative, and positive learning community of 30 diverse students through consistent classroom management and community building activities Used formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions, and guide the planning of lessons and the content of reading, writing math, and science units Planned and prepared materials for lessons in all content areas (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) Developed and taught an English Language Arts unit using the Understanding By Design framework Communicated via newsletter to inform families about school events, due dates, and the overall class progression through the curriculum Coordinated parent volunteers for classroom events, and field trips Incorporated technology into lessons and student projects, and maintained a class Wiki to communicate with students and share academic information Tonda Elementary, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Canton, MI Focused Practicum in English Language Arts Instruction Co-planned the development and progression of a 4th grade poetry unit Mentored individual students to achieve progress on 6 traits writing criteria Inspired students to create meaningful messages to express in their writing

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Mitchell Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI Focused Practicum in Teaching Math Co-planned and taught lessons on fractions with colleagues Advanced underachieving 4th graders conceptual understanding of fractions through the use of manipulatives and engaging math games Encouraged students to explain their mathematical thinking through rich discussions based on problem-solving and sense-making Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Summer Academy, Canton, MI Literacy and Math Intern Worked with kindergarten students to academically and emotionally prepare below grade-level achieving students for first grade Improved students number sense through creative centers activities, and frequent practice with counting and representing numbers Increased students sight word recognition, and ability to decode unfamiliar words through guided reading activities, self-selected reading, and read alouds with rich discussion Northwood Community English Language Program, Ann Arbor, MI Classroom Partner Volunteer Assisted in facilitating individual and small group activities or projects Professional Education Services Group Substitute Teacher Taught a variety of subjects (including art and music) in K-12 General Education and Special Education classroom settings in the following Southeast Michigan School Districts: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Saline Area Schools, Ypsilanti Public Schools, Dearborn-Heights District 7, and Wayne-Westland Community Schools

June 2010 Aug. 2010

Sept. 2009 December 2009

May 2009 June 2010

Research Experience
January 2008 May 2008 Institute of Social Research, University of Michigan Research Assistant S. Ziniel Recall Errors in Behavioral Frequency Sorted and coded data, interviewed study participants

Work Experience
May 2008 June 2010 Northwood Community Center, University of Michigan Desk Assistant Provide direct and electronic service to University affiliates Coordinate learners enrolling in Language Programs Implement delivery of service to an international and family community August 2006 May 2008 Espresso Royale Caf Barista Created beverages and provided quality customer care Summer 2004 and 2005 East Quad & Mary Markley Residence Hall, Univ. of Michigan Orientation and Summer Desk Assistant Administered information services to parents and undergraduates

Organizations
April 2010 present May 2008 present University of Michigan Alumni Association Psi Chi National Honors Fraternity

Volunteer Experience
October 2008 July 2009 SafeHouse Center, Ann Arbor, MI Sexual Assault Response Team Volunteer On-call nights and weekends to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to survivors ages 12 and up immediately following a sexual assault