ALAYNA NEWSOME
KEY SKILLS Educational software and LMS
Data entry and analysis
Organizational and time management skills
Corporate communications
Build solutions to align organizational needs
Gap analysis and Evaluation plans
Design and development of learning resources
EDUCATION
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Elementary Teacher Aug. 2017 - June 2018
Supported teachers with instructional tasks, scheduled meetings, and managed correspondence, Assisted in the planning and execution of lessons
Built relationships with stakeholders, including parents, to ensure students received a holistic education Elementary Teacher Aug. 2018 - June 2022
Designed and developed lesson plans that optimized academic learning time, improving students' academic growth by 25%
Implemented instructional best practices through resources aligned to the Science of Reading and technology, leading to a 99% passing rate on the Indiana State's reading assessment Assisted in the creation of detailed intervention plans, reports, and documentation for stakeholders Reading Specialist/Coach Aug. 2022 - May 2025
Led professional development and data analysis meetings, leading to increased student performance; the school was awarded an Excellence in Academic Gains Award by the State of Indiana Participated in Indiana's Literacy Cadre to promote the implementation of Science of Reading Principles Collaborated with administrators and colleagues to create solutions and systems that drive instruction to ensure the execution of Indiana State Standards
Spearheaded the adoption of a supplemental curriculum, which led to the implementation of effective practices and teacher use of a curriculum with fidelity
SUMMARY Passionate educator with over 10 years of experience in strategic planning, lesson designing, and implementation. I have developed data analysis protocols and supported schools in their data analysis efforts, resulting in aligned solutions that help close student skill gaps. I am a results-oriented educator who uses organizational skills to build effective and sustainable systems. **********@*****.*** 317-***-**** 7007 Forest Ridge Dr. Instructional Design Website
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy; K-8 Public School Lighthouse Academies; K-8 Public School
Purdue University 2023
Master of Science in Education (Instructional Design) GPA: 3.95
Constructed Instructional Design Portfolio
Designed Instructional and Evaluation Plans
Indiana University Northwest 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Indiana College Preparatory School; K-8 Public School