Management School

A lexandra Curry

Objective: To achieve employment as a BPS elementary educator.

EDUCATION

Master of Education (2013-2014) Current GPA: 4.0

University of Massachusetts, Boston Teach Next Year

Bachelor of Arts, English (2007-2011) GPA: 3.8

University of Delaware, Newark, DE Minors: Journalism, Spanish

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Instruction: Planned and executed various curriculums in order to meet the needs of diverse

groups, including BPS second graders, first-year University students and pre-teen BPS girls; vast experience

with responsiveness and approachability in social, emotional and intellectual contexts; strong classroom and

behavior management skills.

Teacher Licensure: Initial MA Licenses in Elementary Education, Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second

Language; SEI Endorsement; as of May 2014 (upon graduation, all other requirements fulfilled).

Spanish Language Skills: Strong conversational skills, proficient in writing.

Undergraduate Studies: Concentrated studies in English, journalism and Spanish; time spent abroad in

Santiago, Chile and Melbourne, Australia; courses in linguistics and educational instruction.

Key Administrative Strengths: Written and verbal communication, leadership, risk and organizational

management, written and verbal instructional development, comprehensive reading and analysis.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BPS: Joseph E. Lee Elementary School September ’13-Present

Teach Next Year Grade 2 Resident

As a member of the Lee School community and staff (M.Ed. field placement), work daily to improve multiple behaviors;

collaborate with mentor teacher (Caroline Hanlon), deliver regular lessons in math, social studies, reading and writing;

prepare for last-minute substitute teaching within any elementary grade; implement various UDLs and IEPs; work

closely with 9 ELL students to improve academic and social fluency; use data to drive math intervention groups and

individual achievement and lead guided reading groups at various levels.

Girls on the Run Boston November ’11-Present

Communications & Event Coordinator, Head Coach

Responsible for the planning and execution of a bi-weekly, group-based curriculum which incorporates discussion and

exercise in order to promote positive social, emotional and physical development among girls ages 8-12; implemented

the program in the Boston Public School system beginning with the Eliot School worked to build wellness,

confidence and emotional strength in groups of 10-20 BPS girls each season; work to maintain email communications

and coordinate all 5K and fundraising events.

19 E. Springfield Street, Boston, MA 02118

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A lexandra Curry

Hill House Inc., Boston, MA August ’11-August ‘13

Marketing & Community Relations Associate

Responsible for philanthropic planning, scholarship review and allocation, facilitation of extended day care of 12-25

summer campers, press release composition, media relations, community outreach, Web site upkeep, email

communications and developmental program execution; one of 6 administrators in an organization serving 1,500+

Boston families.

University of Delaware, Newark, DE February ’09-May ‘11

Peer Mentor

Taught a 1-credit course, a curriculum requirement for all first-year students, designed to ease socially, financially and

intellectually diverse students into college; developed lesson plans; provided academic and emotional support for 25-30

students each year.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Girls on the Run International Summit, NOLA January 2013

A 3-Day Leadership Development Conference

Breakout sessions included:

Elements of Successful Grant Funding

Strategic Planning

The Impact of Title IX

Fundraising via Board & Staff Partnership

Cultivating, Sustaining and Developing Volunteer Relationships

CFNPS: Volunteer Management May 17, 2012

How to Build a Strong and Healthy Volunteer Program

CFNPS: Fundraising June 21, 2012

Fundraising in the 1-Person Development Shop; Making the Most of a Shoestring Budget

CFNPS: Proposal Writing July 19, 2012

Grant and Proposal Writing; Advanced Tools for Getting Your Project Funded

19 E. Springfield Street, Boston, MA 02118

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