Experience

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  Alex J Bergman

  • Advocate

    • Oct 2013 - Present

    I am passionate about helping families ensure success for their child despite learning disabilities that may mask their true gifts. I specialize in Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dycalculia, Dysgraphia and Gifted students in need of school supports. I blend my previous roles in teaching and coaching to collaborate with schools and families. I help write IEP/504 plans that are effe time and truly individualized for the child.

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  self-employed

  • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

  • Holistic Wellness Coach

    • Aug 2014 - Present
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

    I coach clients one on one and in group programs to create change in their relationships with food, exercise and self-care. I strike up meaningful conversations and listen to their story to create a customized program based on their unique needs. As a result, transformation occurs and energy levels rise.

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  Arbonne International

  • Executive District Manager

    • Sep 2010 - Present

    I began my career as an independent consultant, selling Arbonne's skin care products to individuals and companies and was promoted to my current title. Arbonne's products, based on botanical principles, has grown to include both inner and outer health and beauty products that are unparalleled in quality, safety, value, benefits and results. I am also a cleanse coach for the 28-day detox program.

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  Athleta

  • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

  • Sales Associate

    • May 2009 - Oct 2015
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

    I just celebrated my fifth anniversary and am so thrilled! I started at a store in California and continued my career after moving across the country with my family. I'm focused on both sales and community outreach. Athleta outfits women athletes with apparel that features the perfect balance of performance and style. Employees embody the values of the brand, which is all about inspiring an active lifestyle, motivating others, and tapping into our collective power as a group.

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  Hope Valley Elementary School

  • Durham, NC

  • Third Grade Teacher

    • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
    • Durham, NC

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  Alameda Unified School District

  • Alameda, CA

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
    • Alameda, CA

    Facilitated classes for all grade levels preschool - 12th throughout the district of 10,000 students, 33 percent of whom are English Language Learners. Kept students engaged and motivated while following lesson plans left by permanent teachers. Gained experience in special education classrooms and implemented ELL strategies. Requested by many full-time teachers to take over their classrooms.

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  San Leandro Unified School District

  • San Leandro, CA

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
    • San Leandro, CA

    Facilitated classes for all grade levels preschool - 12th throughout the district of 8,000 students, 50 percent of whom are English Language Learners (representing more than 37 languages!). Kept students engaged and motivated while following lesson plans left by permanent teachers. Gained extensive experience in bilingual (Spanish) classrooms.

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  Isaac Middle School

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Seventh Grade Math Teacher

    • Mar 2004 - Jun 2006
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Started as a long-term substitute to close the 2003-04 school year; hired full time for 2004-05 year. Also responsible for hour-long intensive reading and writing classes, as well as one block of seventh grade social studies. Collaborated as a team with English and science colleagues and attended district-wide training sessions. Inclusive classroom of many at-risk and special-needs students. Trainings included SLEP, English Language Learners (Spanish) paperwork and documentation, IEP, Special Education, Inclusion, Racial Equity and writing about Math. Completed Spanish for Educators training to ensure effective communication with parents and encourage their involvement. Also ran an after school tutoring program and coached the cross country team. During the 2004-05 year, taught a remedial math block to focus on bringing low-level students up to grade level. Overall, managed large classrooms (up to 44 students); planned, implemented & managed instruction; assessed learning & communicated results; parent/community relations; staff development; researched & implemented ESL strategies.

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  The Phoenix Symphony

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Box Office Associate

    • Jan 2003 - Aug 2004
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Process ticket sales at box office, by mail & at concerts; Handle customer complaints; Organize department projects to enhance performance; Exceeded sales goals

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  Phoenix Union High School District

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Sep 2003 - Mar 2004
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Taught multitude of grades 9-12 classes in diverse, inner-city high schools; followed lesson plans and maintained classroom balance; gained extensive experience with at-risk students, as more than 50 percent were native Spanish speakers and more than 50 percent were educationally disadvantaged; strived to create meaningful relationships with students to encourage academic success.

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  Snell & Wilmer

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Public Relations Intern

    • Aug 2002 - Dec 2002
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Created media contact list, pitched article ideas to various publications, organized company functions, developed press releases, created department databases

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  Charles Schwab

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Registered Representative / Stockbroker

    • Jan 2000 - Oct 2001
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Provide excellent customer service to high wealth clients. Responsible for meeting sales quotas quarterly. Able to place trades and advise clients on financial transactions.

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  Bank of America

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Personal Banker

    • Oct 1997 - Dec 1999
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Consistently generated new business at full-time FTE while employed part time; scored 100% on customer service shops; district-level recognition, top sales

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  Bank One

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Personal Banker

    • Oct 1995 - Sep 1997
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Bank One is now a part of JPMorgan Chase & Co.