Emily Alexander
STEAM Educator and Curriculum Developer at Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Teaching Certificate, Adolescent 5-9, Science (Biology)
New York State Education Department
Experience
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Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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STEAM Educator and Curriculum Developer
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Lead 8th Grade Science Teacher
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2015 - Present
- Create a Life science curriculum that is centered on project-based,student-engaged lessons, differentiated for all learners.- Integrate Amplify materials and curricula.- Responsible for preparing students from 6th-8th grade for the ScienceState Exam.- Organize field excursions for students to connect with real worldscience research and application (i.e. Brooklyn Botanical Garden; NYUgenetics and biology research labs)- Facilitate a student-led, multi-discipline, community based ClimateSummit.- Lead extracurricular workshops for students: Building Terrariums,Climate Emergency Club, Screen printing for Activism, Film Club. Show less
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STEAM Committee Chair
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2021 - Jun 2022
- Lead a committee to join teachers and staff across disciplines to collectively plan community events celebrating student work in STEAM.
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Science Department Chair
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2018 - Jun 2022
- Coach teachers in classroom instruction and curriculum development- Design project based curriculum aligned with standards across grade levels.- Assist with hiring STEM teachers- Collaborate with school stakeholders in the planning and design of newschool development around restorative justice practices.
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Instructional Lead Team (ILT)
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2018 - 2020
- Work with members from the administration, faculty, and outside specialists to generate an ongoing school improvement process with attention to: curriculum, instruction, assessment, culture, character and leadership of the school.- Lead subsequent PD sessions for best practices
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Art Teacher
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2017 - 2018
- Lead Art teacher for 6-8th grade- Taught film production and editing
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Lawlor Mapping and Design
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NYC and surrounding area
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Gardener / Horticulturalist
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2018
- Project Management -Urban gardening, consulting, designing and composting at various rooftops and gardens in and around NYC. Maintained Rockefeller rooftop gardens with rare species. - Research for botanical field guide mobile application. - Helped with education of native species and composting techniques for clients. - Project Management -Urban gardening, consulting, designing and composting at various rooftops and gardens in and around NYC. Maintained Rockefeller rooftop gardens with rare species. - Research for botanical field guide mobile application. - Helped with education of native species and composting techniques for clients.
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Independent Video Producer, Editor, and Visual Effects Artist
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United States
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Media and Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Video Editor
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2005 - 2012
‘Making a Murderer’ Documentary - Log and assistant edit all footage for award winning feature length documentary about the judicial system through the experience of an exonerated and reconvicted man. Worked on Various Independent Short Experimental Films ‘Making a Murderer’ Documentary - Log and assistant edit all footage for award winning feature length documentary about the judicial system through the experience of an exonerated and reconvicted man. Worked on Various Independent Short Experimental Films
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Education
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Brooklyn College
Master of Arts - MA, Biology Teacher Education -
Bennington College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Cultural Anthropology and Film
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