Alexandra Baker

Tailor lesson plans and materials to meet the specific needs of students with learning challenges, including dyslexia, ADHD, and executive dysfunction. Provide reading intervention based on the Orton-Gillingham reading method. Teach the use of assistive technology, such as speech-to-text programs.

• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
• Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
• Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.

• Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
• Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
• Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
• Created and administered interactive activities for students.

Developed and facilitated the research-based Young Writers Workshop, a comprehensive 15-hour multi-sensory writing program designed for students in Grades 3-6, catering to a diverse range of abilities. The program engaged students in personalized writing activities and interactive games, enhancing their skills in composing coherent and expressive sentences, as well as clear and organized paragraphs. Participants employed various writing strategies, including brainstorming and visualization techniques, to generate ideas, while using mind-mapping and graphic organizers to effectively structure their thoughts.

• Facilitated daily workshop sessions for small groups of fifth and sixth-grade students with identified learning challenges. Delivered differentiated, multi-sensory instruction focused on reading, written expression, mathematics, and executive functioning skills. Educated students in the use of assistive technology and online learning resources. Supported fifth-grade classroom teachers in differentiating instruction during project-based work and through targeted pull-out group sessions. Collaborated weekly with educators, learning specialists, and parents/guardians to effectively implement academic modifications and accommodations within the classroom environment.
• Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
• Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
• Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
• Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
• Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
• Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.

Taught the Touchstones Discussion Project curriculum to a variety of groups, including elementary and high school students, prison inmates, and senior citizens. Developed training programs and materials for teachers. Trained and managed workshop facilitators and support staff. Presented at education conferences, such as the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

• Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
• Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
• Created and oversaw [Type] training programs for operations.

• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Implemented the Sylvan teaching program for students in grades 4-8.

• Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
• Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
• Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
• Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
• Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
• Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
• Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
• Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.

Taught a multi-sensory curriculum developed by the National Academy of Sciences to low-income middle school students.

• Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
• Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
• Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
• Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
• Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.

• Developed and managed an after-school homework support program for middle school students with learning difficulties. Trained and supervised a team of peer tutors for homework support.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
• Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
• Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
• Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
• Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
• Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
• Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
• Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
• Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
• Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.