Jessica Alvarez's Resume (Last updated June 2nd 2008)

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Jessica Alvarez
Columbus, Ohio 43209

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OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a full time English language arts teaching position in a secondary school which values multiple literacies and differentiation of instruction and assessment.

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EXPERIENCE IN:
  • Curriculum Development & Design
  • Multi-Modal Instruction
  • Differentiation of Instruction & Assessment
  • Classroom Management
  • Envisionment Building
  • Multiple Literacies
  • Formative and Summative Assessment
  • Authentic Dialogic Discussion
  • Vertical Alignment of Curriculum

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TEACHING PREPARATION

Central Crossing High School, Grove City, OH
Student Teacher

March 2008 - June 2008
  • Developed units and daily lesson plans.
  • Introduced group work and collaborative learning.
  • Incorporated multiple literacies into writing workshop.
  • Facilitated authentic dialogic discussion and response based learning for envisionment building.
  • Created formative and summative assessments to evaluate student learning.
  • Incorporated technology into lessons as well as assignments and projects.
  • Differentiated activities, lessons, and assessment

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Westerville Central High School

January 2008 - March 2008
  • Designed and taught a five day lesson within a preexisting unit in a sophomore honors American literature class.
  • Incorporated multicultural literature into preexisting unit.
  • Created and implemented collaborative learning activities.
  • Practiced formative assessment of student learning.

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EDUCATION

The Ohio State University
Master of Education, Integrated Language Arts, 7-12 in College of Education and Human Ecology

Summer 2007 - Spring 2008
Columbus, OH

4.0/4.0 Grade Point Average

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The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts in English

Autumn 2003 - Summer 2005
Columbus, OH

3.7/4.0 Cum Laude Grade Point Average

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Self Employed In-Home Care Provider (State Tested Nursing Assistant)

December 2002 - March 2007

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Eddie Bauer Company, Seattle, WA
Customer Service Representative, Spiegel, Newport News, Eddie Bauer

September 2001 - September 2002

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Barnes & Noble, Hartsdale, NY
Department Manager - Children's

August 1996 - August 2001
Maintained the individual Children's department, responsible for ensuring the profitable outcome of various events for adolescents.
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REFERENCES
Available upon request.

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