Alexandra J.

Baker
alexandra.baker01@gmail.com 310-503-5805 and (55) 6175-3018
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Teacher with excellent organizational skills, dedicated work ethic, and a passion for helping others.

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATES/AWARDS
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential June 2016 Masters of Education July 2016
Mental Health First Aid Certification April 2016 Laura E. Settle Fellowship Awarded April 2016
TOEFL Certification August 2016 EL Authorization June 2016
TESOL Certification June 2014

FULBRIGHT-COMEXUS
Benemérita Escuela Nacional de Maestros- Ciudad de México, México
English Teaching Assistant (August 2016-May 2017)
• Served as a cultural ambassador of the United States in Mexico through teaching and volunteering
• Engaged pre-service Mexican teachers in developing English language skills using TESOL, TOEFL, and
constructivist strategies
• Taught English and cultural awareness of the US through readings, discussions, and academic projects
• Volunteered at the orphanage Casa Esperanza teaching beginner English to elementary school aged girls

STUDENT TEACHING
Brandon Elementary School- Goleta, CA
4th Grade Class (Winter/Spring 2015-2016)
• Integrated use of Bloom’s Taxonomy of questioning to elicit higher-level thinking across content areas
• Differentiated instruction by implementing rotational centers, strategic grouping, and interventions
• Used SDAIE teaching methods to increase engagement and provide appropriate supports and challenges
• Structured authentic learning experiences in language arts and math using constructivist learning theories
Kindergarten Class (Fall 2015)
• Used Universal Design for Learning teaching strategies to provide access to curriculum for all learners
• Collaborated with Cooperating Teacher and students’ families to learn about and support student learning
• Used formative and summative assessments in individual and small group settings to guide instruction
• Integrated Responsive Classroom techniques to foster a positive learning environment
Colegio Bureche, 4th Grade- Santa Marta, Colombia (January 2016)
• Designed and taught culturally responsive lessons in an international, bilingual environment
• Increased access to English lessons for all 28 ELLs through the use of visual and auditory instruction
• Created lessons based on both national Colombian and U.S. Common Core standards

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

Education First, Santa Barbara CA: English Teacher (June 2014-June 2015)
● Taught English to adults of all nationalities, ages 16 and up in classroom sizes of 15-20 students
● Designed lessons to enhance cultural awareness and improve students’ reading, writing, listening, and
speaking skills in English based on their Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level
● Assessed student learning through in-class discussion, homework, and quizzes I had designed
Boys and Girls Club, Goleta, CA: A.S.E.S. Teacher (August 2012-June2013)
● Implemented after-school activities and lessons for a class of 25 students in 3rd and 4th grade
● Assisted students with homework so they could close gaps in their academic understanding
● Organized field trips and guest speakers to broaden students’ perspectives and compliment their learning

EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara:
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Masters of Education June 2016
Global and International Studies B.A. June 2012

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• South Coast Writing Project Summer 2015
• Student Advisory Committee for Teacher Education Program 2016
• Interview Committee for future Teacher Candidates at UCSB TEP 2016
• BCLAD Certification June 2016