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Alexandria Dalton

Woburn

Summary

I am an entry-level educator with a strong foundation in understanding and responding to individual student needs. I bring effective time management and clear communication skills to the classroom, along with a genuine passion for helping all students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. I am familiar with a variety of instructional approaches and learning modalities and strive to create inclusive, engaging learning environments that support diverse learners. I am knowledgeable in multiple curriculum frameworks and experienced in lesson planning, assessment creation, and the execution and analysis of student data to inform instruction. I use assessment results to differentiate instruction and adjust teaching strategies to support student growth and achievement. Additionally, I value collaboration and actively work alongside grade-level teams, support staff, and administrators to ensure consistency, alignment, and a positive school culture.

Professional with strong background in educational support, ready to contribute effectively to any team. I am skilled in assisting students, managing classroom activities, and implementing educational programs. I am known for my reliability, adaptability, and collaborative spirit. Strong communicator with focus on achieving results and supporting academic success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Support Professional (ESP)

Thompson Elementary School
Arlington, MA
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided instructional support which included teaching across all content areas and maintaining classroom routines and norms.
  • Working one-on-one support for students on IEPs and implementing strategies to ensure student sense of self-accomplishment.
  • Assists teachers in maintaining appropriate order and student conduct in the classroom.
  • Observes behavior of students to assure safety and assists in intervention if necessary.
  • Adapting learning materials to fit student needs.
  • Collaborate with classroom teacher and specialists in order to support student learning and achievement.

Long Term Substitute: First Grade Classroom Teacher

Thompson Elementary School
Arlington, MA
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Implementing curriculum across all first grade content areas, including helping to continue piloting a new EL program.
  • Providing equity to all students - allowing them to have a voice and feel comfortable sharing in the classroom.
  • Provided a smooth transition for students and families.
  • Created and maintained classroom and school-wide expectations and routines.
  • Collaborated with grade level team members and support staff.
  • Prepared and distributed student progress reports.
  • Scheduled meetings with families in regard to student progress and concerns.
  • Open communication with families and caregivers through weekly newsletters.
  • Developed and maintained a personal relationship with all students within a short period of time.

Long Term Substitute: Lead Teacher Kindergarten

Thompson Elementary School
Arlington, MA
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Encouraged student participation and provided individual instruction as necessary.
  • Ensured that students were welcomed into a supportive learning environment.
  • Responded to inquiries from students and parents in a respectful manner.
  • Worked with kindergarten team in regard to planning and executing lessons.

Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant

Thompson Elementary School
Arlington, MA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Provided instructional support which included teaching across all content areas and maintaining classroom routines and norms.
  • Utilizing classroom management strategies across various classrooms.
  • Working one-on-one support for students on IEPs and implementing strategies to ensure student sense of self-accomplishment.

Teacher

Kindercare Learning Center
Woburn, MA
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Teaching and supervising toddlers ages 18 months to 2 years.
  • Teaching fine motor skills, socialization, as well as addressed and corrected behavioral issues.
  • Communication with caregivers regarding behavior and expectations in the classroom.

Student Teacher

Thompson Elementary School
Arlington, MA
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Planned and executed whole group and small group lessons in a first grade classroom of nineteen.
  • Collaborating with other educators on lesson plans and ideas and receiving feedback about lessons.
  • Evaluating and tracking student progress through various assessments.
  • Communicating with caregivers.
  • Building and fostering student-teacher relationships and assuring a safe learning environment.

Student Teacher

Benjamin Brown Elementary School
Somerville, MA
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Student teaching in a kindergarten classroom of nineteen.
  • Planned and taught lessons for both whole and small groups including students on Individualized Education Plans and English Language Learners.
  • Collaborating with other educators about lesson plans and ideas.

Student Teacher

Kennedy-Longfellow Elementary School
Cambridge, MA
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Student teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten classroom of seven.
  • Teach important skills regarding early learning for a variety of students including English Language Learners.
  • Engaging with students and executing lessons through virtual means of communication.

Education

M. Ed - Specialist Teacher in Reading

Lesley University Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MA
12-2025

B.S. - Early Childhood Education and Global Studies

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
05-2023

Skills

  • Integration and instruction of small guided reading groups using the Geodes Reading Program
  • Knowledge of how to use the phonemic awareness program Heggarty
  • Execute Social Emotional Learning whole group lessons
  • Knowledge and application of screening for incoming kindergarten students - ESI-K (2008 version)
  • Collaborative learning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Effective communication with care-givers

Timeline

Long Term Substitute: First Grade Classroom Teacher

Thompson Elementary School
02.2024 - 06.2024

Special Education Support Professional (ESP)

Thompson Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

Long Term Substitute: Lead Teacher Kindergarten

Thompson Elementary School
05.2023 - 06.2023

Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant

Thompson Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023

Student Teacher

Thompson Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Student Teacher

Benjamin Brown Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022

Teacher

Kindercare Learning Center
06.2021 - 12.2023

Student Teacher

Kennedy-Longfellow Elementary School
09.2020 - 12.2020

B.S. - Early Childhood Education and Global Studies

Lesley University

M. Ed - Specialist Teacher in Reading

Lesley University Graduate School of Education
Alexandria Dalton