Alexandra Lancaster  
Teacher 
5322 163rd Street 
Urbandale, IA 50323  
(515)249-6966 
alexandra.j.lancaster@gmail.com 

EXPERIENCE 
Johnston Community Schools, Johnston, IA​ - 7th Grade Teacher 
August 2016 - PRESENT 
● Develop and implement lessons in literacy and social studies at the 7th 
grade level for general education students and special education students 
● Consistent participant in IEP and 504 meetings 
● Active participant in professional development opportunities and 
conferences 
● Collaborate weekly with team members to analyze student data and plan 
instruction 
● Promote and maintain a positive, welcoming, and energetic learning 
environment 
● Interact with students in an individual, small group, and large group setting 
● Provide instruction through the MTSS & Behavior model 
● Incorporate technology practices on a daily basis to increase student 
participation and engagement 
● Member of Digital Leadership Team, Social Studies Team, MTSS Behavior 
Team, and Grading Committee 

Southeast Polk Schools,Pleasant Hill, IA​ - 6th Grade Teacher 

August 2013- July 2016  
● Develop and implement lessons in math, science, and social studies at the 
sixth grade level for general and special education students 
● Team teach and co-teach in math to provide cognitively-appropriate and 
differentiated lessons 
● Organize team teaching practices within the classroom daily to ensure 
students with IEPs are receiving modified instruction  

Waukee Schools & Des Moines Public Schools​ - Student Teacher 

January 2013-May 2013 
● Plan and deliver lessons in all areas at the elementary level to meet 
multiple learning needs of students 
● Utilize critical thinking activities to help students understand and discuss 
new materials 
 
 

EDUCATION 
Drake University, Des Moines, IA ​- Specialists Degree - Educational 
Leadership 
August 2018-May 2020 (current) 
GPA: 4.0/4.0 

Drake University, Des Moines, IA ​- Master in the Science of Teaching: 

Elementary Education 
August 2011-May 2013 
Endorsements: Reading and Social Studies 
GPA: 4.0/4.0 

Creighton University, Omaha, NE ​- Bachelor of Arts: Psychology 

August 2008-August 2011 
GPA: 3.04/4.0  

Memberships 
 
JCSD Standards Based Mindset Team, 2017 - present 
JCSD Instructional Leadership (ILT) Team Member, 2018 – present 
JCSD Teacher Growth & Evaluation Group, 2017 – present 
JCSD Digital Learning Environment Committee 2017 - present  
JCSD Project-Based Learning Initiative 2018 - present 
JCSD Calendar Committee 2018 
JCSD SMS MTSS Behavior Team 2016 - present 
SEP Building Leadership Team 2013 - 2016 
SEP Technology Cadre 2013 - 2016 
SEP Grading and Reporting Committee 2013 - 2016 
SEP STEM Advisory Board 2015 - 2016 
SEP Student Assistance Team 2013 - 2016 
SEP Positive Behavior in Schools Committee 2014 - 2016 
SEP Interview Team 2014 - 2015