Alexandra Weisbart

Education
Stanley British Teacher Preparation at Adams State University, December 2017
MA in Education
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learner Endorsement
University of Colorado at Boulder, August 2010- May 2014
BA in Communication and Sociology
GPA of 4.0 on 4.00 scale
Relevant Courses: Elementary Education Psychology, School and Society

Professional Experience
Stanley Teacher Prep/Boettcher Teacher Residency (at PEBC) Intern, August 2016-June 2017
Steele Elementary School, Denver Public Schools, Kindergarten
Eagleton Elementary School, Denver Public Schools, ECE
Utilizing the Understanding by Design framework to design lesson plans focused on the Colorado Academic
Standards and TS Gold Objectives
Developing interest area centers that promote interdisciplinary learning
Explicitly teaching higher-order thinking and problem solving skills resulting in students who can critically
engage with the world
Utilizing the Teacher Development Rubric to improve performance and reflect on my practice
Participating in ongoing professional learning opportunities as a means to deepen pedagogical
understandings
Engaging in weekly Data Driven Dialogue teams to adapt to the changing needs of my students
Implementing classroom management techniques centered on creating relationships with students, positive
behavior support, and developing a growth mindset
Incorporating instructional technology as a means to maximize learning and increase engagement
Analyzing formative and summative assessment to evaluate student work and inform instruction
Forming student groups to provide opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership qualities
Establishing an inclusive learning environment for English Language Learners by creating meaningful
visual supports, scaffolding instruction and implementing intentional student grouping structures

Jewish Community Center, Early Childhood Center, May 2014-August 2016

Lead Early Child Educator
Created lesson plans based on emergent curriculum which promoted inquiry and wonder
Experienced with a Reggio inspired curriculum allowing students to authentically engage in
developmentally appropriate learning
Arranged activities designed to develop gross/fine motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills
Implemented informative communication with parents through e-mails and parent teacher conferences

Camp Shai Unit Head (K-2nd Grade), May 2012-May 2016

Acted as the lead professional in handling all camper care issues creating a safe, inclusive environment
Developed rosters, cabin lists, schedules, transitions, and weekly specialty offerings ensuring counselors
could perform their duties
Created and implemented activity plans based on camp values and themes providing opportunities for social
emotional growth

Certifications and Awards

CDE Initial Elementary Education License (K-6), Expected May 2017
CDE Alternative Teaching License, #189408, Issued July 2016

References Available upon request