Aleksandra Turner

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214-384-8134 (cell)
alekfturner88@gmail.com  
Hard working, determined, and creative; always looking for solutions in a positive and team-player approach;
passionate in making a positive difference in the lives of students as well as enhancing the quality of learning
through instructional technology.

Career History:
​Instructional Coach 2017-2019
● Coach, lesson plan, and model lessons for PK-6 in all content areas
● Support staff and students in the areas of bilingual, ESL, and special education
● Coordinate and facilitate district and state testing
● Support and model the use of instructional technology
● Write district scope and sequence for K-6

ESL Teacher 2011 –2017

● Maintaining all legal and state paperwork on students participating in the ESL program
● Training all staff on ESL legal requirements for classroom instruction
● Served and instructing a range of 50+ students in the English language
● Served on the District Wide Improvement Committee
● Served on the Bilingual Program Committee
● Served on the Campus Improvement Plan Committee
● Supporting various school wide activities and events
● Lead district staff developments for instructional technology and ELL strategies summer 2015-2018

Certifications:
● EC-6
● ELA 4-8
● ELA 8-12
● ESL Supplemental EC-12
● 968 Principal as Instructional Leader *Pending Master’s Graduation in August 2019
● Google Level 1 and 2 Certified
● Nearpod and Epic Certified
● Plickers and Seesaw Ambassador

Accomplishments:
● Teacher of the Month April 2013, March 2015, April 2017
● Nominated for TCEA High Impact Teacher of the Year Award 2017
● Employee of the Month October 2017
● Presenter at Revolutionize Learning Conference, Royse City, July 2016 and July 2017
● Presenter at TCEA 2017, 2018, 2019; TCEA Tots and Technology June 2017
● Presenter at Lead4Ward Think! Conference 2018

Education:
Dallas Baptist University ​August 2007 – May 2011
● Presidents Academic Excellence Award 2009 and 2010
● Preservice Educator of the Year Award 2011-2012
● Graduated with Honors (Magna Cum Laude)
Lamar University ​ ​July 2018 – Current (Expected Graduation, August 2019)
● Masters of Instructional Technology in Educational Leadership