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Alexandra
Tipka
Professional Summary

Passionate and flexible Elementary Teacher , with 1.5 years of experience, skilled in creating effective classroom management strategies for better success of my students. Skilled at building positive relationships and creating a classroom environment that will make my students feel safe and comfortable. Creating differentiated lesson plans that adapt to the strengths and weaknesses of my students . Willing to incorporate suggestions from cooperating teachers that I feel would contribute to the success of my students.

Skills
  • Diverse classroom settings
  • Creating a positive learning environment
  • Creating age-appropriate lesson plans
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Strong collaborator with grade level team
  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Technology integration
  • Creating positive relationships with students
  • Organizational skills
Education
Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall, MN12/2018Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education
  • Graduated cum laude.
  • Minored in Special Education.
  • Graduated with a 3.36 GPA.
  • Member of the girls golf team.
  • Dean's List Fall 2014, Fall 2017, and Spring 2018.
Litchfield High SchoolLitchfield MN06/2014High School Diploma
Work History
St. Cloud School District- Kindergarten Teacher
Waite Park, MN08/2019 - Current
  • Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
  • Instructed children between ages 5 and 6 on mathematical basics.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress.
  • Introduced flexible seating to meet the needs of students.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
  • Developed relationships with students to make a comfortable learning environment.
  • Created a family environment to make students feel safe and happy so they could learn to the best of their abilities.
  • Worked with Bilingual staff so all students could succeed in the classroom environment.
Community Education- Youth Golf Instructor
Litchfield , MN06/2016 - Current
  • Provided individualized golf practices, encouragement and motivation to prepare children to pursue life long activity.
  • Assisted children by providing and interpreting golf policies, rules and regulations.
  • Taught individual and group lessons for children ages five to 18.
  • Organized a golf tournament to allow children to spend time on the course to showcase their skills and have fun with friends.
  • Explained and demonstrated principles, techniques and methods of regulating movement of body, hands and feet to achieve game proficiency.
  • Developed activities for children to be more successful in golf.
Willmar School District- Preschool Teacher
Willmar, MN02/2019 - 06/2019
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Created a family environment between teacher and students, so students could feel comfortable and safe while learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Collaborated with classroom para on activities that would most benefit students in their developmental and academic growth.
  • Developed an appreciation for people of other cultures and values by working hand in hand with multicultural students and families.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Volunteer

Food Packager For "Food For Kids"- St. Philips Church, Litchfield MN

Packaged food for children living in counties of poverty who cannot afford food. These meals were packaged at the St. Philips Church in Litchfield Minnesota.

Timer/ Cheerleader For a Regional Special Olympics Track Meet- Special Olympics, Litchfield MN

In the summer of 2017 the Regional Special Olympics track meet was in Litchfield Minnesota. I was a timer and a cheerleader for the track participants.

Bingo Night- Discovery Elementary School, Waite Park MN

I volunteered at a bingo night at Discovery Elementary School in Waite Park Minnesota. I did this so I could create a relationship with students and families outside of school. For bingo night I gave the students tickets when they won. We had over 400 students and families attend.

Empower Learning- Discovery Elementary School, Waite Park MN

I volunteered for Empower Learning at Discovery Elementary School in Waite Park Minnesota. For Empower Learning I was in the toddler room, watching babies and toddlers for families that did not have someone to watch them. I also served pizza and fruit to all of the families after Empower Learning was over. I got to walk around and communicate with families that were in my classroom and families that were not.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • St. Cloud School District
  • Community Education
  • Willmar School District

School Attended

  • Southwest Minnesota State University
  • Litchfield High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Youth Golf Instructor
  • Preschool Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Early Childhood Education
    High School Diploma

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