Alexandra Hartwell

162 Adeline Place

Langhorne, PA 19047
-267.912.7106
hartwellali@gmail.com

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Objective
To obtain an elementary or special education teaching job that utilizes my dual Bachelors degree in
order to create a learning environment for young children to learn, grow, and explore through their
early education experience.
Professional Experience
Talk Institute and School (Fall 2015-Present) Newtown Square, PA
Middle school Special Education Teacher for students with Autism and Speech/Language
Disorders
Collaborate daily with Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists
Experience writing Individualized Education Plans and led multiple IEP meetings
Differentiate daily lesson plans based on students IEP goals
Administered the PASA Reading, Math, and Science, the QRI(Qualitative Reading Inventory),
and the KTEA (Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement)
Teach the Association Method - a phonics-based, multi-sensory and multilevel curriculum
designed to teach oral and written communication to people with severe communication
disorders.
Education
West Chester University, Spring 2015
Bachelor of Science in Education
Major(s)
1. Early Grades Preparation (Kindergarten-4th)
2. Special Education (Kindergarten-8th)
GPA 3.96
Certification
PA (K-4) Teaching Certification
PA Special Education (K-8) Teaching Certification
Skills
Strong verbal and communicative skills, engaging.
Ability to differentiate lessons and accommodate to all students needs, am flexible to a
variety of situations.
Organization, planning and decision-making.
Field Experience
Student Teaching (Spring 2015)
o Springfield Literacy Center, Delaware County: Kindergarten
JanuaryMarch
Lead guided reading groups for varying academic levels and areas of need.
Integrated science and math into the Kindergarten curriculum.
Created cross-curricular lessons with accommodations for the diverse learners
in the classroom and emphasize using many different learning styles.
o The Center for Exceptional Learners in Governors Harbour, Eleuthera (Bahamas)Special Education (K-8) MarchMay
Chose topics relevant to my students to teach during the 8-week period after
pre-testing each of them. I taught with a strong emphasis on reading, math

and writing. I had to create a curriculum that I would follow because there was
not a specific curriculum in place.
Progress monitored each of my students especially with their letters, sounds
and their ability to sound out and spell cvc words.
Led life skills activities; cooking, art, music, leisure and health education.
Taught with very limited resources and had to create tools and activities that
were useful to the needs of my individual students.
o Nominated an Outstanding Student Teacher Candidate by WCU- March 2015
Rainbow Academy Day Camp (06/15-08/15)
o Lead camp counselor for Kindergarten aged children.
o Oversaw junior counselors and ensured that campers were safe, happy, and were
having fun in a play-based, interactive camp with their peers.
Nanny (9/12-02/15)
o Tonachio Family, Chester Springs PA.
o Scheduled and coordinated childrens activities as well as transporting to and from
activities.
o Maintained a smooth, safe and efficient home while supervising the family and
undertook tasks as required of me.
o Monitored and ensured that all of the school work and personal responsibilities were
taken care of daily for each of the children.
Kesher Israel Preschool, West Chester (09/14-1/15)
o Early room teacher, provided before school care in a play based environment with
children ages two to five years old.
o Substitute teacher and aide to preschool classrooms ages 2-4.
o Led play based activities that incorporated art, movement, literature, science and
exploration.
Urban Seminar (05/14)
o Two week urban and immersive experience teaching in an Autistic Support Classroom
in Philadelphia, PA.
o Learned to incorporate culture and differences into everyday learning as well the
importance of being able to work quickly on my feet.
o Experienced the true meaning of being flexible and being prepared for the
unexpected to occur at any time.
West Chester Field Experiences
o Russell Elementary School-1st grade (Fall 2012)
o Kesher Israel Preschool- 4 year olds (Spring 2013)
o Octorara Elementary School- Kindergarten (Fall 2013)
o Cramp Elementary School-Autistic Support, K-2 (Summer 2014)
o Vanguard School-Autistic Support, K-2 (Fall 2014)
Access Services (01/12-01/15)
o Companion and in home support staff for adults with varying disabilities to promote
independency and involvement in their local community.
o To empower and serve people in need of specialized supports by providing
innovative services that improve their ability to live fulfilling lives in the community.
Volunteer Experience
Boy Scouts of America (04/13-5/15)
o Modifying and adapting Boy Scouts curriculum to make it readily available to a troop
of teen boys on the Autism Spectrum.
o Focus on specific Scout skills for the boys to learn and practice through engaging
activities each week.
Alpha Phi Omega (09/12-5/15)
o Co-ed community service Fraternity at West Chester University.
o Involved in various service events in the greater Philadelphia and West Chester area.

Kappa Delta Phi (1/14-5/15)

o Education Honor Society at West Chester University.
o Volunteer at local schools and school based events.
Camp Pals (Summers of 2103, 2014, 2015)
o Overnight summer camp in various major cities in the U.S for teens and young adults
with Down syndrome to promote unity, independent living, friendship and fun with a
1 to 1 same aged peer.
o Our mission is to create immersive experiences where individuals with Down
syndrome and their peers have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative
friendships. PALS fosters close connections and a sense of belonging, built around
quality, accepting, and caring people. Together, we create the best place on earth
and a family away from home. We are welcoming, genuine, passionate, supportive
and fun.