Alexandra Leff

English Faculty at Gould Academy
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Bethel, Maine, United States, US
Languages
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Faculty
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      Currently instructing AP Language & Composition and AP Literature & Composition to 11th and 12th grade students.

    • Interim Assistant Dean of Students
      • Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

      Monitored general student behavior; maintained informed awareness of the student and community climate, current issues and concerns, managed compliance with basic daily expectations of attendance and decorum. Collaborated closely with the Dean of Students in the management and care of individual students and situations as needed. Demonstrated commitment to facilitating a positive, respectful, healthy school culture. Monitored and responded to student attendance to all commitments on campus (breakfast, assembly, class, activities, formal dinner, advisory, etc.). Worked closely with the Dean of Students to ensure resolution of disciplinary issues in a fair and just manner with an emphasis on Restorative Justice approaches; led and facilitated mediation when needed. Supported the Dean of Students by organizing and running Judiciary Committee meetings, as necessary. Maintained follow-through of student discipline through regularly scheduled meetings with individual students while on disciplinary status (probation, warning of probation). Counseled students regarding meeting basic daily expectations and the Code of Conduct when necessary, working closely with the advisor and Health Services as appropriate. Supported advisors and teachers in overseeing behavior guidance and management. Served as an active, engaged member of the Advising Counseling Team; attended meetings focused on individual student and community safety, health, and success. Served as a leader and role model; inspired others through my work ethic, positive attitude and commitment. Show less

    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Associate Lower School Teacher
      • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

      Prepared differentiated instruction to support learning and social-emotional needs of 42 elementary students in first and fourth grade. Planned and co-led parent-teacher conferences and maintained regular communication with students’ families during the school year. Implemented culturally responsive pedagogical practice in the classroom. Designed a first-grade poetry unit, created a year-long spelling and grammar curriculum, and co-created a new fourth-grade social studies unit on civic engagement in conjunction with the 2020 Presidential Elections. Incorporated principles of Lucy Calkins’ Writer’s Workshop into Language Arts and Writing instruction and taught Singapore Math curricula at both the first and fourth grade levels. Additionally, led three one-week summer camps via Zoom. Built an elementary French curriculum that worked to engage my students, taught French history and culture, and set a foundation for speaking the language. Show less

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Preschool Teacher
      • Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

      Cared for 18 preschoolers as they engaged in various activities throughout the day, including meals and nap times. Assisted in lesson planning and teaching. Cared for 18 preschoolers as they engaged in various activities throughout the day, including meals and nap times. Assisted in lesson planning and teaching.

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Summer Intern
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      Prepared a classroom, planned lessons, managed and co-taught Math and English Language Arts summer enrichment to a class of 5th grade students. Prepared a classroom, planned lessons, managed and co-taught Math and English Language Arts summer enrichment to a class of 5th grade students.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Admissions Student Worker
      • Jan 2018 - May 2018

      Performed general office work duties including: answering phones, processing incoming/outgoing mail, scanning application documents, filing, data entry, copying, faxing, front desk coverage, special projects and completing errands as assigned.

    • French Peer Tutor
      • Oct 2016 - May 2018

      One-on-one peer tutor for students enrolled in French courses.

    • English Writing Center Tutor
      • Sep 2016 - May 2018

      Tutored students at any point in the writing process for assignments across all subject areas. Provide one-on-one tutoring which includes reading essays, assessing them, and offering feedback in the timespan of 45 minutes.

    • Writing Associate
      • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

      Student aid for a class of international students called "U.S. Culture and Academic Writing for International Students". Conducted and facilitated peer reviews and gave short lessons to the class.

    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Cabin Counselor
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

      Lived with a cabin of nine 15-year-old girls and provided guidance and counseling on a daily basis. Utilized classroom management skills to instruct outdoor living skills and swimming to groups of 20 female campers. Lived with a cabin of nine 15-year-old girls and provided guidance and counseling on a daily basis. Utilized classroom management skills to instruct outdoor living skills and swimming to groups of 20 female campers.

Education

  • Penn State University
    Masters of Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    2019 - 2021
  • Dickinson College
    English Language and Literature, General
    2015 - 2019
  • Gould Academy
    2011 - 2015

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