Alyssa Winters
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dynamic educator fostering a nurturing classroom that supports diverse learning needs. Integrates technology to enhance student engagement and communication with parents, while employing effective behavior management strategies to promote resilience and collaboration among students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Life School Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Cultivated nurturing classroom environment, enhancing engagement and support for diverse learning needs.
- Evaluated student performance regularly to adapt instructional methods, ensuring alignment with individual learning needs.
- Utilized ParentSquare and ClassDojo to reinforce positive behaviors and maintain communication with parents.
Interventionist
Life School Lancaster
Lancaster
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Grouped students based on individual test scores to tailor instruction
- Taught concepts in small groups to address specific learning needs
- Analyzed standardized test scores to identify student learning gaps
2nd/3rd Grade Student Teacher
Timberlake Christian School
Forest
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans for 2nd and 3rd grade students, fostering a love for learning
- Delivered challenging lessons to high-achieving students, promoting critical thinking and academic growth
- Developed and integrated hands-on STEM projects into curriculum, enhancing student engagement and understanding
Residential Assistant (RA)
Liberty University
Lynchburg
08.2021 - 05.2023
- An authoritative figure on campus dorms, providing mentorship to the residents.
- Led regular meetings with residents on the floor to discuss updates to policies, recent news, and for regular check-ins.
- Enforced residence hall policies, contributing to a safe and secure living environment for all residents.
- Conducted weekly rounds to verify compliance with rules and safety protocols throughout the building.
- Developed monthly programs to enhance engagement and participation in campus activities for residents.
- Communicated with staff to resolve problems with individual students.
- Performed administrative tasks, such as completing paperwork and updating databases related to residential life operations.
- Provided after-hours coverage, including late night shifts during exam periods.
- Assisted with the recruitment and training of new Resident Advisors.
Behavior Technician
Pittsburgh Behavioral Services
Pittsburgh
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Implemented targeted interventions to address and manage problem behaviors effectively.
- Engaged clients with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities to support skill development and behavioral goals.
- Collected data and taught language, daily living, and self-care skills to promote client independence.
Education
BED - Elementary Education: Special Education General Curriculum (K-6) Add-On
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2023
Skills
- Special education
- Individualized and adaptive learning
- Behavior management
- Effective communicator
- Information literacy
- Collaborative
- Community engagement
- Critical thinker
- Problem solver
- Goal-oriented
- Resilient
- Ethical leadership
- Cultural awareness
- Social awareness
- Humility
- Self-aware
- Documentation and record keeping
References
References available upon request.
Leadership Experience
Residential Assistant (RA), Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, Authoritative figure in campus dorms representing the Office of Residence Life who upheld its rules and provided mentorship to the residents of Liberty University, Lead regular meetings with residents on floor to discuss updates to policies, recent news, and for regular check-ins, Created monthly programs to provide more campus activities for residents, Made creative bulletin boards, Designed the hall t-shirt/sweatshirts, Weekly 'Rounds' where the RA had to walk through the building to ensure that rules and safety precautions were being practiced
Certifications And Licensure
- Texas Educator Certificate, 07/24
- Commonwealth of Virginia Professional License: Elementary Education K-6, 01/24
- RBT 40-Hour Training, 05/21
- Cultural Competency Training, 01/23
- Behavioral Guidelines Training Certificate, 01/23
- First Aid/CPR/AED Training Certificates, 10/25
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month, October 2024 - for exhibiting the LifeLeader attribute of resilience
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Life School Cedar Hill
08.2024 - 08.2025
Interventionist
Life School Lancaster
01.2024 - 07.2024
2nd/3rd Grade Student Teacher
Timberlake Christian School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Residential Assistant (RA)
Liberty University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Behavior Technician
Pittsburgh Behavioral Services
06.2021 - 09.2021
BED - Elementary Education: Special Education General Curriculum (K-6) Add-On
Liberty University