Alexandra Laskowski

Education: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan M.A. Program in Teaching and Curriculum, May 2013 Concentration: Educational Psychology/GPA: 3.85 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Arts, May 2009 Major: Elementary Education/GPA: 3.72 Teaching Minors: Geography and German Teaching Certification: Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 Geography, May 2010 Professional Experience 2012- Present 3-4 Multi-Age Teacher Riverside Elementary School, Waterford, Michigan Collaborate with team teacher to instruct a classroom of 50 students Instruct whole class and small group lessons to target individual needs Integrate curriculum spanning grade levels to provide appropriate yet challenging curriculum Riverside Elementary School, Waterford, Michigan Responsible for establishing a collaborative learning environment Differentiate and plan instruction for a classroom encompassing both general education and special education students Create and align a student based curriculum within the context of a PLC team Collaborate with social worker, school psychologist, interventionist, principal, and parents to meet individual students need in the context of SAT (Student Assistance Team)

2010- 2012

4th Grade Teacher

2009-2010

Intern

Donelson Hills Elementary School, Waterford, Michigan Totally responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing lessons in all subject areas for 10 weeks Co-planed and co-taught all subjects during fall semester Planned lessons that were differentiated and incorporated active learning

2009

International Intern

State Seminar for Dictation & Teacher Education Nrtingen, Germany Taught all subjects bilingually Instructed English as a foreign language (EFL)

Professional Activities In-School Collaborative Initiatives and Leadership 2013 Teacher Lab Program Participated in a teacher to teacher professional development by modeling a centers based science lesson for teachers to observe 2011- Present Intervention Enrichment Initiative Work with PLC and literacy interventionist to differentiate for a multi-age student group MEAP Review Committee Collaborate with administrators and staff to identify areas of need in within standardized testing for the elementary level of the district Teacher Book Study Read and discuss how to better work within a PLC and utilize its benefits effectively Writing Initiative Educated in non-fiction writing program K-12 to better prepare all students to engage in formatted writing Data Binder Committee Responsible for educating staff on a student based assessment and reflection program K-5 BLTS (Building Level Literacy Team) Evaluated whole school literacy needs and intervention plans with principal, resource room teacher, PLC team, and literacy interventionist Pearson DRA 2 Field Test Assessed the success of the intermediate marking period DRA program Math Coordinator Worked with math administrator to initialize Math Workshop in the elementary classroom Tivitz Math Initiative Educated students and staff on problem solving through play mathematics game Mentor-Mentee Relationship Mentored by teacher to gain from her experience and knowledge of profession Professional Learning Community (PLC)

2011- Present

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Collaborated with grade level team to develop targeted instruction for all students and align curriculum horizontally 2010-Present SMART Goal Teams Targeted essential teaching points with staff to align curriculum horizontally and vertically

School-Community Collaborative Initiatives and Leadership 2013- Present Leader in Me Educated in Dr. Coveys 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in order to facilitate students 21st Century leadership skills. 2010-Present OLWEUS Committee Member Responsible for educating staff and students on initiating a bully prevention program PTA Member Assists with PTA activities at school for fund raising opportunities March is Reading Month Committee Co-chaired the committee to kick of March is reading month to increase student motivation about reading Community Meeting Skits and Presentations Educated whole school on character traits through constructed minilessons Community Meeting Committee Prepared mini-lessons for whole school meetings focusing on exemplary character traits Bridging Art and Writing Created a program between first and fourth graders to improve narrative story telling for both age levels

2010-Present 2010-2012

2010-2013

2010

2009-Present

Inservices, Workshops, or Conferences 2011 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Trained in Crisis prevention to maintain a safe school and classroom 2010-2011 Social Studies Initiative: Digging into the Past Organized union between historians and teachers to increases depth of curriculum and gain student interests Social Studies Field Study: Field Study Researched the archeological remains of Ft. Michilimackinac to be able to reference primary sources for students in the classroom Math Language Conference Developed an alignment of mathematics language across the district First Year Teacher Meetings Familiarized with the Workshop initiative in meetings between first year elementary teachers and veteran elementary teachers Crayola Sponsored Event: Education through Art Informed on how to blend the subject areas of art and literacy to have a

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2007

more holistic classroom 2007 Patricia Edwards Seminar Developed strategies of how to increase family involvement in literacy education

Professional Activities 2012 Math Initiative Presented at professional development meetings to model math discussion and investigation. Marzano Book Club Discussed and created curriculum surrounding Marzanos Art and Science of Teaching philosophy MEAP Writing Coordinator Dissected released writing MEAP items to formulate lessons of study to fuel instruction

2012

2012

Extracurricular Activities 2010-Present Induction Ceremony for NEHS Selected and admitted students into NEHS and facilitated event for families to attend. Culture Club Coordinator Created a cultural awareness afterschool club to educate students on various countries around the world

2009

Other Work Experience 2008 Corporate Intern Trainee Comerica Incorporated, Auburn Hills, Michigan Designed and developed web based educational training material for the Corporate Training Department Waitress Christies Bar & Grill, Lake Orion, Michigan Waitress at summer and semester break employment times

2005-2007

Grants, Awards, or Honors You Have Received 2011 Grant Optimist Club 2010 Grant Optimist Club 2009 Graduated with Honors from Michigan State University 2007-Present National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2006-Present National Geographic Honor Society, August 2005-Present Deans List, Michigan State University, Professional Memberships and Organizations to Which You Belong International Reading Association DACTM (Detroit Area Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Professional Journal(s) to Which You Subscribe and Enjoy Reading Regularly

The Reading Teacher, Education Next, & Education World Community Service/Volunteer Organizations 2013- Present World Wildlife Fund Raised money as part of a social action project to save endangered animals at Riverside Elementary 2013- Present World Vision Raised money to help a child in need from Haiti at Riverside Elementary Good Fellows Canned Food Drive Raised money and distributed cans to charity organization at Riverside Elementary Forgotten Harvest Assisted in fund raising through a Walkathon at Riverside Elementary

2010-Present

2010-2011

Hobbies and Personal Interests Reading, traveling, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and art