Alexandra M.

Coleman
6151 Greenhill Road
New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: 609-915-7593
Email: amc579@drexel.edu

EDUCATION
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/Master of Science in Advanced Studies in June 2020
Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum (Accelerated Dual Degree)
Middle Level Mathematics and English, Reading Specialist Certification, Psychology Minor Cumulative GPA: 3.96

CERTIFICATIONS
Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) August 2019
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Reading Allowed, Philadelphia, PA
Private Literacy Instructor, Wilson Reading System July 2019-Present
• Collect diagnostic data using WIST
• Progress monitor with various forms of informal and formal assessments
• Plan and deliver 60-minute lessons based on individual student needs
Math, Science, and Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
Student Teacher, 7 th Grade Mathematics August 2019-Present
• Design unit plans according to Common Core Mathematics Standards
• Plan and deliver lessons for four classes daily
• Progress monitor with various forms of informal and formal assessments
• Assist in providing instruction, managing classroom, preparing materials, and grading
Drexel University Literacy Camp, Philadelphia, PA
Literacy Teacher, Modified Wilson Reading System Instruction July 2019-August 2019
• Collect diagnostic data using WIST for 20 students
• Progress monitor with various forms of informal and formal assessments
• Plan and deliver daily 30-minute lessons for ability-based groups
Math, Science, and Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
Literacy Teacher, Tier 3 Intervention, 4 th and 5 th Grade (Wilson Reading System) September 2018-Present
• Collect diagnostic data using WIST, WRMT-III, WADE
• Progress monitor with various forms of informal and formal assessments
• Plan and deliver daily 45-minute lessons according to Wilson Reading Program
Math, Science, and Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
Student Teacher, 4 th Grade September 2018-March 2019
• Assist in providing instruction, managing classroom, preparing materials, and grading
• Responsible for daily math instruction of small group pulled for RTI during whole group instructional time
• Plan and teach lessons across content areas with differentiated instruction to address students’ needs
Drexel University Office of Undergraduate Research, Philadelphia, PA
Mathematics Education Research Assistant June 2017-July 2018
• Transcribe, analyze, and code qualitative data from students and teachers
• Review literature of previous research in mathematics education
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Volunteer Teaching Fellow – Middle School, School Year Program September 2016-May 2018
• Plan and teach lessons in language arts, social justice, and college preparation
• Participate in training on social justice, classroom management, and lesson preparation
Albert M. Greenfield School, Philadelphia, PA
Literacy Teacher, Tier 2 Intervention, 2 nd Grade January 2018-March 2018
• Evaluate student using DIBELS Assessment at the start and end of intervention
• Gather data via formative assessment for progress monitoring throughout intervention
HONORS
STEM Co-Op Scholarship, 2018-2019 A.J. Drexel Merit Scholarship, September 2016-Present
Drexel University Dean’s List, Fall 2016-Present Member of Pennoni Honors College, September 2016-Present
Design Your Drexel Scholar, 2017 Students Tackling Advanced Research (STAR) Scholar, 2017

SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint Dedoose Programming
Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Sites Educreations
Voicethread

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Special Education Foundations Middle Years Methods (Core Subjects)
Child Development Understanding Literacy through Sociocultural
Multisensory Practicum I, II, III Perspectives
Basic Word Study I, II Making Meaning in Reading and Writing
Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (7-12) Engaging the Learner
Children & Young Adult Literature Current Research in Curriculum & Instruction

ACTIVITIES
President, Future Educators of Drexel June 2017-May 2019
• Volunteer Coordinator, Hour of Code Program at Albert M. Greenfield School October 2017-April 2019
• Member, Future Educators of Drexel September 2016-May 2017; June 2019-Present
Coordinator, School of Education Freshman Mentor Program August 2017-Present
Member, Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Theta Chi Chapter September 2017-Present
• International Honor Society in Education
Student Ambassador, Drexel University September 2016-August 2018