Alexandra Mann

Plan and deliver lesson plans aligned with the state's standards and incorporated various English teaching methods Assign homework and administer exams to help students understand the course material and challenge their thinking process Communicate student progress to parents

Secondary English Teacher, Sixth - Twelfth Grade - Brighton Hall School - Burbank, CA

(2024-08 - 2026-06)

• Plan and deliver lesson plans aligned with the state's standards and incorporated various English teaching methods
• Assign homework and administer exams to help students understand the course material and challenge their thinking process
• Communicate student progress to parents
• Offer after-school tutoring for students who need extra assistance
• Developed and implemented curriculum for a Creative Writing elective course

Secondary English Teacher, Ninth, Tenth, and Twelfth Grade - John Burroughs High School - Burbank, CA

(2023-09 - 2024-01)

• Provided instruction to students in the areas of grammar, literature, writing, and communication skills
• Developed individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners
• Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in learning English language arts
• Assessed student progress on a regular basis and provided feedback to parents and guardians

Secondary English Teacher, Ninth and Tenth Grade - Fairfax Senior High School - Los Angeles, CA

(2022-08 - 2023-06)

• Designed challenging courses to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
• Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles
• Conducted multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to monitor and increase reading and writing skills
• Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students
• Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques

Student Teacher, Ninth and Tenth Grade - Venice Senior High School - Los Angeles, CA

(2022-01 - 2022-06)

• Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
• Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students. Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics
• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress

Student Teacher, Sixth Grade - Vista Charter Middle School - Los Angeles, CA

(2021-08 - 2021-12)

• Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics. Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
• Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
• Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students
• Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion

Personal SAT Tutor - Freelance - Los Angeles, California

(2019-01 - 2020-01)

• Created individualized student study plans based on consultations with parents and students and results from tests
• Researched modern best practices in improved tutoring methods for high school students studying for standardized tests
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
• Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills

Director of Education - Huntington Learning Center - Woodland Hills, CA

(2017-12 - 2018-12)

• Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs
• Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders
• Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction
• Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters

Behavioral Health Care Facilitator - Learning And Behavioral Center - Tarzana, CA

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

• Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors
• Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes. Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes

Exam-Prep Coordinator - Huntington Learning Center - Pembroke Pines, FL and Sherman Oaks, CA

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

• Developed continuing education programs on new trends and new processes
• Implemented competency-based education programs for functional areas
• Strategized and coordinated to integrate new standards, models and organizational improvements. Developed and implemented communication activities
• Researched modern best practices in improved tutoring methods for high school students studying for standardized tests
• Created individualized student study plans based on consultations with parents and students and results from tests
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses. Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature - Florida Atlantic University

Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential - Secondary: English - California State University - Northridge