Alexandra Nearing

7500 University Dr. Bismarck, ND 58504 | (C) 720-545-3983

alexnearing@comcast.net http://alexandranearing.weebly.com/

Education
 B.S. Education from the University of Mary
o Majors: Elementary and Early Childhood Education
o Graduation: Spring 2018

Objective
 To obtain a teaching position for elementary and/or early childhood education in the
Bismarck/Mandan community.
 To channel my love for working with children by acquiring a classroom teacher position.

Summary of Qualifications
 Enthusiastic teacher candidate with a joy for education
 Active educator with a knack for keeping up-to-date on trends in the teaching world
 Flexible professional in regard to quick changes in a work environment

Teaching Experiences
Early Childhood Student Teacher
 Christ the King Montessori Children’s House Spring 2018
Elementary Student Teacher
 Christ the King 3rd Grade Spring 2018
Block II Practicum Student
 Shiloh Christian School, Bismarck, ND (2nd Grade) Fall 2017
Early Childhood Practicum Student
 Shiloh Christian School, Bismarck, ND (Preschool) Spring 2017
 Youth Development Center North, Bismarck, ND (2 & 3 Year Old) Spring 2017
 Centennial Elementary, Bismarck, ND (Kindergarten) Spring 2017
Block I Practicum Student
 Northridge Elementary School, Bismarck, ND (3th Grade) Spring 2016
Physical Education Practicum Student
 Solheim Elementary School, Bismarck, ND (Kindergarten and 2nd Grade) Spring 2016
Relevant Experiences
 Pride, INC.
o DSP/Youth Mentor December 2016-Present
o First Aid and CPR Certified: American Red Cross Spring 2017
o Crisis Prevention (CPI) Certified: Pride, Inc. Spring 2017
o Supporting Individuals Certified: Pride, Inc. Spring 2017
o Mandated Reporter for Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation: Pride, Inc.
o Positioning, Turning, and Transferring (P, T, & T): Pride, Inc. Spring 2017
o Circle of Care Safe Environment Trained: Diocese of Fargo Summer 2017

 Coaching
o Notre Dame Catholic School 3rd Grade Volleyball Spring 2014

 Faith Formation
o St. Mary’s Church September 2017-May 2018

References
 Mrs. Ashley David (Children’s House Guide/Co-Operating Teacher)
o Christ the King Catholic School
505 10th Avenue NW
Mandan, ND 58554
(o)7016636200
Ashley.david@christhekingmandan.com
 Mrs. Janet Bassingthwaite (Early Childhood Professor and Academic Advisor)
o University of Mary
7500 University Drive
Bismarck, ND 58504
(o) 7013558030
jlbassingthwaite@umary.edu
 Dave Schlosser (Director of Youth Mentor Program)
o Pride, Inc.
1200 Missouri Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58504
(o) 7012587838
daves@prideince.org