Alexandria Nichols-Melton
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Experience
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IslandWood
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Instructor
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
Facilitated outdoor educational experiences at an informal education institution for students grades 4-6th in the Kitsap County area. Developed environment stewardship, experiential science and community building lesson plans for diverse learners in the field. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification valid through August 2021. Facilitated outdoor educational experiences at an informal education institution for students grades 4-6th in the Kitsap County area. Developed environment stewardship, experiential science and community building lesson plans for diverse learners in the field. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification valid through August 2021.
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Kern County Superintendent of Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Feb 2019 - May 2019
I managed a class of 25 - 30 students. I followed and taught lesson plans assigned, by permanent teacher for students' in grades Kindergarten through the 12th grade. I guide students through planned activities and tend to their physical needs. I maintained effective classroom management strategies and applied advanced teaching capabilities in all subject areas. I determined appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior and write a report for teacher about the classes events. I managed a class of 25 - 30 students. I followed and taught lesson plans assigned, by permanent teacher for students' in grades Kindergarten through the 12th grade. I guide students through planned activities and tend to their physical needs. I maintained effective classroom management strategies and applied advanced teaching capabilities in all subject areas. I determined appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior and write a report for teacher about the classes events.
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Clark County School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
I developed and implemented Common Core standard-based lesson plans and curriculum through whole group and small group instruction based on student needs. I facilitated NGSS standard-based science curriculum along with environmental education lesson plans and animal showcases. I collaborated with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experienceI develop and implement lesson plans. I effectively teach my students and give them every opportunity to succeed in my classroom to be… Show more I developed and implemented Common Core standard-based lesson plans and curriculum through whole group and small group instruction based on student needs. I facilitated NGSS standard-based science curriculum along with environmental education lesson plans and animal showcases. I collaborated with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experienceI develop and implement lesson plans. I effectively teach my students and give them every opportunity to succeed in my classroom to be ready for the next grade. Show less I developed and implemented Common Core standard-based lesson plans and curriculum through whole group and small group instruction based on student needs. I facilitated NGSS standard-based science curriculum along with environmental education lesson plans and animal showcases. I collaborated with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experienceI develop and implement lesson plans. I effectively teach my students and give them every opportunity to succeed in my classroom to be… Show more I developed and implemented Common Core standard-based lesson plans and curriculum through whole group and small group instruction based on student needs. I facilitated NGSS standard-based science curriculum along with environmental education lesson plans and animal showcases. I collaborated with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experienceI develop and implement lesson plans. I effectively teach my students and give them every opportunity to succeed in my classroom to be ready for the next grade. Show less
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CALIFORNIA LIVING MUSEUM FOUNDATION
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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Volunteer Staff
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Nov 2018 - Dec 2018
I maintain clean environments for the animals, e.g. area-native mammals, reptiles, and birds. There is gentle handling and care of the animals when necessary with the designated animal keeper. I assemble the diets for each animals and ensuring each specific animal is given the proper food and amounts. I keep friendly and informative interactions with museum visitors about the natural flora and fauna in California's Southern San Joaquin Valley area. I maintain clean environments for the animals, e.g. area-native mammals, reptiles, and birds. There is gentle handling and care of the animals when necessary with the designated animal keeper. I assemble the diets for each animals and ensuring each specific animal is given the proper food and amounts. I keep friendly and informative interactions with museum visitors about the natural flora and fauna in California's Southern San Joaquin Valley area.
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After-School All-Stars
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Site Educator
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
I facilitated different after school classes through this program. I led a directed drawing course from grades 1-3 and soccer for grades 1-2 working mostly on building basic skills (e.g. dribbling, passing, rules). I also taught an after school science class where students grades 1-3 conducted different science experiments and discussed the scientific principles at work for each experiment. Another program I helped facilitate was a program called "Lifetime Adventures" where students and I… Show more I facilitated different after school classes through this program. I led a directed drawing course from grades 1-3 and soccer for grades 1-2 working mostly on building basic skills (e.g. dribbling, passing, rules). I also taught an after school science class where students grades 1-3 conducted different science experiments and discussed the scientific principles at work for each experiment. Another program I helped facilitate was a program called "Lifetime Adventures" where students and I focused on environmental learning, e.g. recycling, composting, ozone health, effective energy use, and more. Show less I facilitated different after school classes through this program. I led a directed drawing course from grades 1-3 and soccer for grades 1-2 working mostly on building basic skills (e.g. dribbling, passing, rules). I also taught an after school science class where students grades 1-3 conducted different science experiments and discussed the scientific principles at work for each experiment. Another program I helped facilitate was a program called "Lifetime Adventures" where students and I… Show more I facilitated different after school classes through this program. I led a directed drawing course from grades 1-3 and soccer for grades 1-2 working mostly on building basic skills (e.g. dribbling, passing, rules). I also taught an after school science class where students grades 1-3 conducted different science experiments and discussed the scientific principles at work for each experiment. Another program I helped facilitate was a program called "Lifetime Adventures" where students and I focused on environmental learning, e.g. recycling, composting, ozone health, effective energy use, and more. Show less
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Haste Child Development Center
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Assistant
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
Preparing healthy meals, sanitizing, building valuable social skills, playing with the children, helping them with naptime, stimulating activities and helping them to acquire everyday skills such as learning to work with silverware or understanding how to share. Preparing healthy meals, sanitizing, building valuable social skills, playing with the children, helping them with naptime, stimulating activities and helping them to acquire everyday skills such as learning to work with silverware or understanding how to share.
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Athena's Greek Cafe & Bakery
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United States
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Restaurants
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Waitress
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May 2014 - Aug 2015
Opening the restaurant, answering calls, manning the register, taking care of customers, running the food and keeping the restaurant clean. Opening the restaurant, answering calls, manning the register, taking care of customers, running the food and keeping the restaurant clean.
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Student Assistant
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
Preparing healthy meals, sanitizing, building valuable social skills, playing with the children, helping them with naptime, stimulating activities and helping them to acquire everyday skills such as learning to work with silverware or understanding how to share. (The Dwight and Haste locations are part of the same Early Childhood Education Program.) Preparing healthy meals, sanitizing, building valuable social skills, playing with the children, helping them with naptime, stimulating activities and helping them to acquire everyday skills such as learning to work with silverware or understanding how to share. (The Dwight and Haste locations are part of the same Early Childhood Education Program.)
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Mercy Medical Plaza Pharmacy
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Pharmaceutical Clerk
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May 2011 - Aug 2013
Served as customer service: checking out prescriptions, manning the register, managing stock, answering phones and questions for patients. [This location has now been taken over by Walgreen's since July 2015.] Served as customer service: checking out prescriptions, manning the register, managing stock, answering phones and questions for patients. [This location has now been taken over by Walgreen's since July 2015.]
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Education
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University of Washington
Master's degree, Education - Curriculum and Instruction -
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor’s Degree, English -
Nevada Teacher Corps
ARL Educator Program, Elementary Education and Teaching -
Liberty High School
High School, 4.5 GPA