Personal information
Bio
Alexa currently works as a fourth grade Learning Specialist at Brilla College Prep Elementary School. Prior to this role, Alexa taught a variety of subjects in an integrated co-teacher classroom to serve general education students as well as special education students. She specializes in ELA instruction, Math, and Test Prep for the State exams for third and fourth graders. She has experience working in classroom settings as well as one-on-one with students. Alexa has access to an abundance of resources for reading, writing, and math for elementary students and can tailor the curriculum to your scholar's needs.
Alexa graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies and Consumer Psychology. While at Penn, Alexa found a passion for teaching while tutoring and interning in West Philadelphia schools. After graduating, Alexa joined Teach for America New York. While a TFA corp member, Alexa received a Master's degree from Relay Graduate School of Education. She is certified in Dual Cert. (SPED): Childhood Teaching Exceptional Learners/Childhood (Grades 1-6).
Alexa has worked closely with parents and guardians to discuss their child's progress and goals to determine areas for improvement and provide resources for at home support.
Programs
Elementary
Reading
2nd Grade Reading
3rd Grade Reading
4th Grade Reading
Braintrust Advanced Reading (No Curriculum)
Phonics
Reading Fluency
Writing
1st Grade Writing
2nd Grade Writing
3rd Grade Writing
4th Grade Writing
Math
1st Grade Math
2nd Grade Math
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
Kindergarten Math
Learning Differences
Session preference
Cancellation policy
3 hours notice
Calendar
Education
Masters Degree
Relay Graduate School of Education: Master of Arts in Teaching – Dual Cert. (SPED): Childhood Teaching Exceptional Learners/Childhood (Grades 1-6)
at Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelors Degree
Major in Urban Studies Minor in Consumer Psychology
at University of Pennsylvania
Employment history
4th Grade Teacher
BRILLA COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
June, 2020 - June, 2021
3rd Grade Teacher
BRILLA COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
June, 2019 - June, 2020
4th Grade Learning Specialist
BRILLA COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
from June, 2021
Tutoring history
FRIENDS SEMINARY, Elementary
RIVERDALE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, Elementary
BRILLA COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL, Elementary
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