Alexandria Jackson
Tianjin,China
Summary
Elementary school teacher with 12 years of experience in IB PYP’s inquiry-based approach and Concept-Based Learning. Expertise in transdisciplinary unit planning and multilingual classroom environments. Proven leadership and supervisory skills enhance educational development for students and staff. Committed to promoting effective instructional practices and fostering parental and community engagement to boost student achievement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Year 2
Wellington College International of Tianjin
Tianjin, China
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented Concept-Based Inquiry lessons to enhance critical thinking in young learners.
- Established a structured classroom environment with proactive management strategies to boost engagement.
- Maintained strong communication with parents through newsletters, conferences, and digital portfolios.
- Created interactive lessons, including project-based learning and experiments, to engage students.
- Developed transdisciplinary units connecting multiple subjects to deepen understanding through inquiry.
Teacher, Third Grade
Deer Chase Elementary School
Hephzibah, Georgia
08.2022 - Current
- Fostered collaborative classroom environment that encouraged mutual respect among students.
- Partnered with educators and administrators to implement initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes.
- Implemented behavior incentive program leading to a 21% reduction in suspensions.
- Monitored student progress through formative assessments to adjust instructional strategies.
- Created individualized education plans (IEPs) for students requiring special accommodations.
Teacher, First Grade
Deer Chase Elementary School
Hephzibah
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Created an engaging, student-centered learning environment.
- Lead the first-grade team with the highest academic improvement, with 67% achievement.
- Set expectations for behavior using ClassDojo and Essential Agreements.
- Designed unit assessments that increased students' understanding of course material by 45%.
Teacher, First Grade
Copeland Elementary School
Augusta
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Enhanced parental engagement in classroom activities through established trust with families.
- Introduced phonics program that improved reading comprehension and writing skills by 42.5%.
- Elevated student motivation and confidence in mathematics through researched strategies.
- Coordinated school project resulting in a 13.8% increase in public speaking scores.
Teacher, Pre Kindergarten
Copeland Elementary School
Augusta
08.2014 - 10.2018
- Participated in professional development meetings and international teacher conferences to maintain expertise.
- Worked with team members to optimize holistic instructional practices across the curriculum.
- Integrated district pacing guides with International Baccalaureate planners to improve curriculum alignment.
- Drove 70% improvement in students' academic performance in language, phonics, and number sense.
Education
Specialist of Education - Administrative Leadership
Augusta University
Augusta, GA12.2023
Masters of Science - Early Childhood Instruction
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05.2021
Reading Endorsement Certification -
Regional Educational Service Agency
Augusta, GA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Regents University
Augusta, GA12.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office365 proficiency
- Presentation software expertise
- Smartboard usage
- SharePoint and Padlet familiarity
- Zoom and Microsoft Teams experience
- Infinite Campus & iSams navigation
- Classroom website implementation
- Educational technology tools
- Flexible and adaptable teaching methods
Accomplishments
- Deer Chase Elementary, Teacher of the Year, May 2023
- Deer Chase Elementary, Teacher of the Month, March 2023
- Deer Chase Elementary, Scholarship Winner of Georgia Retired Educators Foundation, March 2021
- Copeland Elementary, Teacher of the Month, September 2019
- Copeland Elementary, Building Blocks Phonics Study, December 2019
Timeline
Teacher, Year 2
Wellington College International of Tianjin
08.2024 - Current
Teacher, Third Grade
Deer Chase Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Teacher, First Grade
Deer Chase Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2022
Teacher, First Grade
Copeland Elementary School
10.2018 - 05.2020
Teacher, Pre Kindergarten
Copeland Elementary School
08.2014 - 10.2018
Specialist of Education - Administrative Leadership
Augusta University
Masters of Science - Early Childhood Instruction
Augusta University
Reading Endorsement Certification -
Regional Educational Service Agency
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Regents University
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