ANDREW ALEXANDER
Fort Collins
Summary
Highly energetic and engaging professional teacher seeking employment opportunities abroad. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills, and has been recognized by peers as a high-quality educator. Operates under the philosophy that all students have the ability to learn and should be given a variety of means to demonstrate understanding. Willing to take on roles in extracurricular activities (i.e. coaching, clubs, after-school programs). Aiming to leverage experience teaching at the middle school level, along with tangible and intangible skills, to become a productive member of your educational community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Windsor Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Provided instructions to 150 students annually in core content (Social Studies) and enrichment courses (U.S. History & Research).
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using Universal Design for Learning guidelines.
- Worked on Instruction Leadership Team to develop and oversee improvement strategies and build community within the building.
Coach
Windsor Middle School
12.2023 - Current
- Head Coach - Windsor Middle School Girls Basketball (2023-Present)
Teacher
Selmer Middle School
01.2019 - Current
- Recognized as Teacher of the Year for Selmer Middle School in the 2021-2022 school year
- Provided instruction to 300+ sixth-grade students in multiple subjects (Social Studies and English Language Arts)
- Fostered safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Built cohesive partnerships between teachers, students, and parents to support student growth and create self-motivated, life-long learners
- Designed and adapted lesson plans based on varying academic and social needs of students
- Collaborated with grade-level teachers and interventionists for lesson planning, data analysis, and RTI placements
Coach
Selmer Middle School
01.2019 - Current
- Head Coach - Selmer Middle School Track (2019-2022)
- Asst. Coach - Selmer Middle School Softball (2020-2022)
- Asst. Coach - Selmer Middle School Boys Basketball (2021-2022)
- Asst. Coach - Selmer Middle School Girls Basketball (2021-2022)
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Teaching
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MARTIN
Martin, TN12.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - History
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MARTIN
Martin, TN05.2018
Skills
- Communication (Verbal & Written)
- Effective Classroom Management
- Differentiating Instruction
- Time Management & Scheduling
- Organization
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Technological Literacy
- Making historical content relatable to modern students
- Natural Born Leader
Certification
- Tennessee Professional Teacher Certification
- Colorado Professional Teacher Certification
- Endorsement: History 6-12
- Endorsement: English 6-12
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Coach
Windsor Middle School
12.2023 - Current
Teacher
Windsor Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Selmer Middle School
01.2019 - Current
Coach
Selmer Middle School
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - History
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MARTIN
- Tennessee Professional Teacher Certification
- Colorado Professional Teacher Certification
- Endorsement: History 6-12
- Endorsement: English 6-12
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Teaching
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MARTIN
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