ALEXANDRA TURNER
Baltimore
Summary
Dynamic teacher with a proven track record at Baltimore City Schools and FELP, adept at creative lesson planning and child development assessment. Skilled in fostering positive relationships with parents and implementing differentiated instruction, I enhance student engagement and learning outcomes through innovative, social and emotional strategies. Committed to creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment for every special student in my classroom.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Friends School Of Baltimore
Baltimore
08.2012 - 08.2025
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Hair Stylist
Edward Amato
Baltimore
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
- Advised clients on how to maintain their haircuts between visits.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Tracked inventory of supplies used for styling services.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
- Used thinning shears to remove bulk from the hair or create layers.
- Developed relationships with new clients through referrals from existing customers.
- Managed cash register transactions during checkout process.
- Participated in team discussions regarding marketing strategies for the salon.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations in the workplace.
- Attended trade shows and educational seminars to stay up-to-date on current trends in hairstyling.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Holistic Life Foundation
Baltimore
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted at-risk youth in identifying and addressing areas of need, including educational achievement and social development.
- Implemented evidence based programs designed specifically for working with at risk youth.
- Assessed needs of families involved in order to provide additional support services when needed.
- Established a safe environment that allowed for open communication between mentors and mentees.
- Actively listened to concerns expressed by participants during conversations.
- Collaborated with school staff members to ensure academic success of mentees.
- Organized group activities to promote team building among the mentees.
- Participated in trainings related to best practices for working with at-risk youth.
- Supported the overall well-being of at-risk youth through advocacy efforts in the community.
- Counseled individuals or groups on problem solving techniques.
- Engaged in one-on-one mentoring sessions with at-risk youth to foster positive relationships.
- Encouraged open dialogue between mentor and mentee about personal experiences, feelings, and emotions.
- Motivated participants towards achieving personal goals set forth by themselves or others.
- Educated parents and guardians on how they can better support their child's growth and development.
Reading Interventionist
Spring Board Civic Pool
Baltimore
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Monitored progress of identified students by collecting data on an ongoing basis and using it to inform instruction decisions.
- Provided intensive, individualized intervention to students in reading and language arts.
- Encouraged self-directed learning by providing resources for independent study or research projects.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in literacy instruction.
- Observed classrooms and provided feedback on the effectiveness of instructional practices used by teachers.
- Employed a variety of strategies to motivate students who had difficulty staying focused during lessons.
- Counseled students individually or in groups on academic issues such as goal setting, study habits, test taking tips.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as visual aids, manipulatives, and technology-based programs to reinforce learning objectives.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for improving student literacy performance.
- Instructed English Language Learners in reading strategies tailored specifically for second language learners.
- Facilitated small group discussions among students related to texts they were studying.
- Evaluated curriculum materials relevant to reading instruction and recommended changes when necessary.
- Analyzed data from assessments to determine appropriate instructional goals for each student.
Paraprofessional
Balitmore City Schools
Baltimore
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Monitored student portfolios throughout the year to assess growth over time.
- Participated in curriculum mapping sessions with other teachers to ensure alignment across grade levels.
- Utilized online resources such as Google Classroom or Schoology for blended learning opportunities.
- Provided individualized instruction for students who required extra help in the subject area.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to teach English Language Arts to middle school students.
- Assessed student progress through formative assessments such as quizzes, tests, and discussions.
- Assisted with special projects such as writing competitions or book clubs.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
- Supported the implementation of Response to Intervention initiatives within the school district.
- Created a positive learning environment by using various approaches such as cooperative learning, inquiry-based instruction, and technology-based instruction.
Preschool Teacher
First English Lutheran Preschool
Baltimore
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Sales Associate
Lululemon Athletica
Baltimore
11.2011 - 07.2013
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Greenwood Academy of Hair
Seattle, WA03-2006
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Creative lesson planning
- Child development assessment
- Classroom management
- Safety regulations compliance
- Educational resource organization
- Parent communication strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Emotional intelligence
- Positive reinforcement
- Problem solving
- Inclusive lesson adaptation
- Physical fitness
- Empathy and compassion
- Development observation
- Social skills development
Certification
- Mariposa Social and Emotional training
- Extensive Professional Development trainings through Baltimore City
- Yoga teacher training certified
Affiliations
- Fitness and health
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Holistic Life Foundation
06.2025 - 06.2025
Hair Stylist
Edward Amato
01.2025 - 07.2025
Reading Interventionist
Spring Board Civic Pool
10.2022 - 06.2025
Paraprofessional
Balitmore City Schools
08.2021 - 06.2025
Preschool Teacher
First English Lutheran Preschool
08.2013 - 05.2021
Preschool Teacher
Friends School Of Baltimore
08.2012 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
Lululemon Athletica
11.2011 - 07.2013
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Greenwood Academy of Hair
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
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