Alyssa Beecher
Elementary tutor
Former teacher of grades 1-4
RESUME
Objective
Hardworking and engaging teacher trained in best practice methods desires to serve in a Christian school where she can help disciple students to become life-long learners and followers of Jesus Christ.
Work
experience
PARKRIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY- CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Elementary Teacher August 2021-May 2024
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Designed best practice based lessons for second and fourth grade in Math, Language Arts, Bible, Science, and Social Studies with a biblical worldview.
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Created grading rubrics, course activities, learning groups, hands-on projects, work stations, and worksheets.
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Provided various formal and informal assessments.
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Differentiated groups, assignments, and environment to meet the needs of students.
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Fostered a fun learning environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement.
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Planned curriculum based field trips for hands-on learning experiences and service opportunities.
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Attended professional developmen.
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Communicated with parents weekly through personal messages, calls, or face-to-face meetings.
ISAAC NEWTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY- CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
Elementary Teacher May 2017-May 2021
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Designed best practice based lessons for first, second, and third grade in Math, Language Arts, Bible, Science, History, and Health with a biblical worldview.
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Created grading rubrics, course activities, learning groups, hands-on projects, work stations, and worksheets.
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Provided various formal and informal assessments.
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Differentiated groups, assignments, and environment to meet the needs of students.
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Fostered a fun learning environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement.
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Planned curriculum based field trips for hands-on learning experiences and service opportunities.
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Attended daily meetings for spiritual and professional development.
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Communicated with parents weekly through a newsletter, personal messages, or face-to-face meetings.
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Assisted in coaching and discipling fifth and sixth grade basketball and volleyball.
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Served on the National Honors Society Committee.
HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL- KAMPALA, UGANDA
Student Teacher January 2017-April 2017
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Designed best practice based lessons for 16 third graders in Science, Math, Bible, and Language Arts with biblical integration.
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Created grading rubrics, and course activities including, learning groups, hands-on projects, work stations, and worksheets.
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Provided various formal and informal assessments.
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Differentiated classwork, homework, and environment to meet the needs of students.
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Fostered a learning environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement.
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Attended weekly meetings and professional development
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Communicated with parents weekly through a newsletter, personal messages, and face-to-face.
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Assisted in the school production of Beauty and the Beast.
PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY- CANTON, MICHIGAN
Teaching Practicum- 2 weeks
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Designed lessons for fourth graders in Math, Science, Bible, and Language Arts
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implemented best practices and created games, activities, and hands-on projects.
CHRIS AND ANN REDGATE-
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Childcare Provider September 2013-December 2016
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Communicated with children’s parents about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
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Supported children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
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Assisted in preparing food and serving meals to children, and transporting them to various activities.
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Disciplined children and recommended other measures to control behavior.
Education
MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
Bachelors of Arts in Bible and Elementary Education, May 2017
Awards & Training: CPR certified, ACSI Nexus Conference 2016, Literacy Conference at Judson University 2016, ACSI Standard Level Certification K-8