Samford University

A: 5106 241 St. E., Myakka City, FL 34251 T: (941) 713-1120

asoles@samford.edu

Alura Soles

2016
To Whom It May Concern:
I am interested in applying for an early childhood, elementary, or early childhood
special education teaching position.
As of May 14, 2016, I will be a recent graduate of Samford Universitys Orlean
Bullard Beeson School of Education-Curriculum & Instruction from which I will earn
certifications in Early Childhood Development, Special Education, Elementary
Education, and Collaborative Education, and I feel that I could be an asset to your
elementary school.
During my time at Samford University, I observed many different grade levels and
had the wonderful opportunity of teaching in schools that are considered urban,
suburban, multicultural, and rural. These experiences familiarize me with various
socioeconomic and cultural issues that affect childrens academic success. Most
schools that I interned with receive Title I funds, so I am well acquainted with RTI
and various types of reading and math intervention strategies. Along with teaching
and observing in these schools, I have engaged in action research, professional
learning communities, administered many assessment and survey tools, have had
IEP writing and STI-SETS training, learned how to make various accommodations
and modifications for both low and high incidence disabilities, additionally, I have
had the opportunity to write and to develop an IEP with a small group of peers to
present to faculty members and Jefferson County Board of Education members. I
have also provided technology professional development to teachers, and was even
a University Liaison to promote an excellence in education between Samford
University and Trace Crossings Elementary School.
All of my experiences in and out of the classroom have equipped me with many
characteristics that are necessary to be a highly effective teacher. Such
characteristics are integrity, responsibility, flexibility, and working cooperatively
with others. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my
skills, experiences, and potential growth professionally can meet the needs of your
students. The most personable experience for me as an educator is getting to know
every one of my students and guiding them through their journey to reach a love for
learning and facilitating intellectual curiosity.
I have attached my resume. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,

Alura Soles

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Samford University
A: 5106 241 St. E., Myakka City, FL 34251 T: (941) 713-1120
asoles@samford.edu

Alura Soles
Education
Samford University, Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education-Curriculum &
Instruction (OBB) - Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science in Education: Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education,
Special Education, & Collaborative Education Certifications, Spring 2016
Class B Certifications
GPA 3.75/4.0

Student Teaching
Cherokee Bend Elementary, Suburban, 2nd
Present
Leeds Elementary, Inner City, 4th Grade Taught for ten full days in the areas of math
Spring 2016
and social studies. I taught units on fractions and decimals using the Investigations program
and created a unit for social studies on the Civil War. In this placement I spent time working
with two classes of 25 students. I worked with all levels of learners and improved in the
areas
on classroom management and discipline.

Clinical Experiences
Hall-Kent Elementary, Inclusion Classroom, Preschool Taught whole group lessons on
Fall 2015
Shapes/Colors and Thanksgiving unit theme, and developed and implemented action plan
for individual with an IEP.
Oak Mountain Elementary, Special Education, 3rd Grade Taught small group lesson on
Fall 2015
Skip Counting and Telling Time. Administered Vineland-II.
Minor Community School, Special Education, 4th-5th Grades Taught one-on-one lessons
Fall 2015
accommodated for specific students, and designed and implemented a Social Story for an
individual.
Oliver Elementary School, Inner City, 2nd Grade Taught whole group lessons on
Spring 2015
measurement, and money word problems. Administered spelling and fluency
assessments.
Trace Crossings Elementary School, Multicultural, Kindergarten Taught math and
Fall-Spring 2015
reading curriculum-based lessons, developed, implemented, evaluated, and presented
an action research project for specific students to supervisors and colleagues.
Brookville Elementary, Rural, 4th-5th Grades Observation experiences/taught and
Spring 2014
worked with small groups of students.

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Samford University
A: 5106 241 St. E., Myakka City, FL 34251 T: (941) 713-1120
asoles@samford.edu

Avondale Elementary, Inner City, Kindergarten Observation experiences/taught

Spring 2014
and worked with small groups of students.
Cherokee Bend Elementary, Suburban, 6th Grade Observation experiences/taught
Spring 2014
and worked with small groups of students.

Professional Development Experiences

Attended Alabama Reading

Association Conference (2014,
2015)
Attended Lee v. Macon Training
Seminar
Attended EL (SIOP) Training
Seminar
Attended ARI Training
Attended AMSTI Training Seminar
Attended Gifted Learners Sessions

Attended Diversity Seminar

Developed & Implemented
Professional Learning Plan
Morning Intervention Instructor
(Impacted student achievement in
Reading)
Reading Action Researcher
School-Wide Event Planning (Dr.
Seuss Day, Space Day, Centennial
Day, Read for the Record, Young
Authors Conference)

Related Experiences

Part-Time Nanny, Fall 2014-Fall 2015

20+ Hours/week
Provide individualized childcare in domestic environment
Practice effective behavior management, guidance, and motivation
University Liaison, Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Promoted a sense of partnership between Samford University and Trace Crossing
Elementary toward the common goal of excellent education
Prepared articles to be published in OBB bulletin for students, Trace Crossing Staff,
Faculty of Samford University, and Parents to have access to
Professional Learning Communities/Professional Learning Plans, 2014-2015
Facilitated small group discussions on a specific area of need to be addressed within
the current classroom setting or within an area of the profession among both
supervisors and colleagues
Presented PLP plans to supervisors and colleagues

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Samford University
A: 5106 241 St. E., Myakka City, FL 34251 T: (941) 713-1120
asoles@samford.edu

Collegiate Honor/Scholarships

Deans List, 4 semesters

Kappa Delta Pi, Member, Teacher Education Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Scholarship recipient (20152016)
Ralph W. Beeson, Scholarship recipient (2015-2016)
Elizabeth and Ronald Howard, Scholarship recipient (2015-2016)

Professional Skills

Research & Data Collecting (Action

Researcher, Reading & Math
Interventionist)
School-Wide Event Planning
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Website Creating

Technology Integration (iPads

applications, Computers,
Promethean Boards)
STI-SETS (IEP Generator)
Test Administering (DIBELS, KSEALS, Vineland, Denver, K-TEA II)

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 Training Certificates

Addressing Disproportionality in Alabama Schools

Poverty Simulation Training, 3 HRS