145 Marcus Way, Unit 8
Abingdon, VA 24210
alexa.gordon26@gmail.com
724.777.3515
Alexa Gordon
PROFILE
Creative and pragmatic educator with a passion for language and literature. Focused on fostering
constructive relationships with students and their families, developing and executing engaging,
rigorous lessons, and striving to grow and improve as a teacher through collaboration and
professional development.
“Alexa Gordon works
tirelessly to tailor
instruction that meets
students where
they are.”
Dr. Eric Grossman
(College Supervisor)
EDUCATION
M.Ed. Secondary English Education
Emory & Henry College
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Ranked at top of class with 4.0 GPA
Projected May 2015
Emory, VA
B.A. English Literature
Allegheny College
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Minor in Values, Ethics, and Social Action
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Graduated magna cum laude with 3.7 GPA
May 2012
Meadville, PA
RELATED EXPERIENCE
“Alex's enthusiasm for
learning and
knowledge enables her
to create a classroom
environment filled with
mutual respect,
understanding, and a
desire for success.”
Ms. Melissa Belcher
(Mentor Teacher)
“Alexa demonstrates
a great intellect,
impeccable classroom
management, and
infinite creativity, all
while fostering a
secure, fun, tolerant
classroom
environment.”
Ms. Kathy Hulsey
(Mentor Teacher)
Student Teaching
Patrick Henry High School
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Collaborated with mentor teacher to develop engaging, standardsbased lessons and units for 10th & 11th grade English
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Equipped 10th and 11th grade students to take high-stakes Standards
of Learning End-of-Course exams
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Provided tailored, one-on-one remediation for students who did not
pass the SOL EOC exams on the first attempt
Spring 2015
Glade Spring, VA
Practicum (Pre-Student Teaching)
Abingdon High School
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Collaborated with mentor teacher to develop engaging, standardsbased lessons and units for 12th grade English
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Coached junior varsity girls soccer (2 years)
Spring 2014
Abingdon, VA
English Educator - Emergency Certification (Teach For America)
J.J. McClain High School
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Developed and executed standards-based lessons and units for
10th grade English
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Provided remediation and tutoring for students who were struggling
or had not passed the state test for English/Language Arts
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Participated in monthly professional development
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Coached high school track & field
2012-2013
Lexington, MS
CERTIFICATIONS
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VA Secondary English Teaching License
(projected May 2015)
Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Training
(February 2015)
Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification
(March 2015)
References and full
employment history
available upon request