Alexandra Alvino
Haverhill
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with extensive experience at Haverhill Public Schools, skilled in developing individualized education plans and fostering student engagement. Proven ability to implement differentiated instruction and effective behavior management strategies, enhancing learning outcomes for diverse learners. Committed to collaboration with parents and progress monitoring to ensure student success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Haverhill Public Schools
Haverhill
11.2019 - Current
- Provides direct services for children in integrated and pullout settings as determined by IEP’s.
- Develops modifications to assist students in the regular classrooms.
- Participates as a member of the evaluation team when appropriate.
- Evaluates children who have been referred, developing appropriate reports and IEP’s as required.
- Trains classroom Educational Support Personnel as necessary.
- Coordinate and arrange team meeting process if requested.
- Works cooperatively with other personnel and parents.
- Curriculum and Planning: Possesses sound knowledge and understanding of the subject matter and the pedagogy it requires, by consistently engaging students in learning experiences that enable them to acquire complex knowledge and skills in the subject. Possesses knowledge of the developmental levels of students in the classroom, and the different ways these students learn, by providing differentiated learning experiences that enable all students to progress toward meeting intended outcomes.
- Ability to design units of instruction with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks requiring higher-order thinking skills that enable students to learn the knowledge and skills defined in state standards/local curricula.
- Ability to design well-structured lessons with challenging, measurable objectives and appropriate student engagement strategies, pacing, sequence, activities, materials, resources, technologies, and grouping.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Haverhill Public Schools
Haverhill
08.2019 - 11.2019
Teacher Special Education
Haverhill Public Schools
Haverhill
02.2019 - 06.2019
Job Coach
Haverhill Public Schools
Haverhill
08.2018 - 02.2019
Paraprofessional
Haverhill Public Schools
Haverhill
10.2013 - 07.2018
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Moderate Disabilities
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - LIFTS Program
Lesley University
Cambridge, MABachelor of Arts -
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MASkills
- Social-emotional learning facilitator
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior management
- Assessment strategies
- Collaboration with parents
- Progress monitoring
- Student engagement
- Small group instruction
Certification
- I am certified to facilitate Social-emotional learning through the Breathe for Change Program, this includes mindfulness, reflections and yoga
- I am currently getting my Trauma and Learning certification through the LIFTS program at Lesley University
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Haverhill Public Schools
11.2019 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Haverhill Public Schools
08.2019 - 11.2019
Teacher Special Education
Haverhill Public Schools
02.2019 - 06.2019
Job Coach
Haverhill Public Schools
08.2018 - 02.2019
Paraprofessional
Haverhill Public Schools
10.2013 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Moderate Disabilities
Cambridge College
Some College (No Degree) - LIFTS Program
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts -
Cambridge College
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