Alicia Rausch
Milliken
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at CIVICA Academy Colorado, enhancing student engagement through project-based learning and effective classroom management. Skilled in lesson planning and fostering strong relationships with parents, I consistently promote a positive learning environment, leading to improved student comprehension and motivation in science.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute Science Teacher
CIVICA Academy Colorado
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Applied classroom management techniques consistently to maintain an orderly learning environment conducive to meaningful discussions and productive group work.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop lessons to aid in enhancing students'' understanding of the connections between subjects.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through clear communication, consistent expectations, and strong rapport with students.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and interactive activities into the science curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress, challenges, and achievements in the science classroom.
- Boosted student engagement by designing project-based learning assignments that connected scientific concepts to real-world situations.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Literacy Tutor
Knowledge Quest Academy
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Assessed reading comprehension and vocabulary of students.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support outside of the classroom setting.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open communication regarding student progress.
- Assessed student progress regularly through evaluations, adjusting tutoring methods as needed for optimal results.
- Contributed to higher standardized test scores by reinforcing critical reading skills during tutoring sessions.
- Improved student literacy by implementing individualized tutoring plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Served as a mentor for struggling readers, providing motivation and support to help them reach their literacy goals.
- Enhanced reading comprehension for students by utilizing engaging and interactive teaching methods.
- Increased overall efficiency of our tutoring program through effective time management and organization skills applied during each session.
- Coordinated with other tutors to share best practices and continuously improve the quality of literacy instruction.
- Conducted thorough assessments of student readiness levels, enabling accurate placement within appropriate instructional groups or programs.
- Boosted student confidence in reading and writing, providing consistent encouragement and constructive feedback.
- Implemented research-based instructional techniques to enhance overall effectiveness of literacy tutoring sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify struggling students and develop targeted intervention strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood05-2026
Skills
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan implementation
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified
TBRI 8-hour Certification
Barton Dyslexia Book 1 and 2 Trained
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Science Teacher
CIVICA Academy Colorado
02.2025 - Current
Literacy Tutor
Knowledge Quest Academy
10.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
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