Alexandria Branecki
T E A C H E R
Professional Summary: Dedicated and friendly educator with over 9 years of experience working with
children. Driven English Education Major looking to become a high school English teacher after my
graduation from CSU in Spring of 2023. Achieved a 4.0 in the most current and consecutive 2
semesters and was awarded with honors from the NRHH. Highly reliable and adaptable; known for
exceptional leadership skills and a self-driven motivation for adapting my pedagogy to be research-
based, inclusive, and justice-oriented. Personable and professional under pressure, dedicated to
building a classroom environment that is oriented around mindful teaching and innovative learning.
Objective: To obtain a secondary teaching position that will utilize my background in English.
Pending licensure: Colorado Initial Teaching License; Anticipated May 2023. Endorsement in English.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC INTERVENTION
Utilized direct one-on-one instruction to help K-12 students with
INSTRUCTOR decoding, comprehension, and math. Tutored and met students where
Ala Carte Learning Solutions they were at in the learning process and grew them a grade level or
2022- Present more.
Worked with mentor teacher collaboratively to meet high school
FIELD EXPERIENCE content standards in the classroom. Constructed mini lessons to
Rocky Mountain High School - Fort deepen student learning and facilitate a growth mindset. Worked in a
academic intervention classroom that grew my classroom management
Collins, CO experience.
2022- Present
Assisted a high school senior with writing skills using newly researched
DIRECT INSTRUCTION RESEARCH writing strategies in a Grow-A-Writer project. Developed and
researched innovative reading strategies in a Grow-A-Writer project to
Colorado State University
be presented at a professional development seminar,
2021-2022
FIELD EXPERIENCE Collaborated with the department of English mentor teacher to learn
strategies and methods for teaching middle school English. Taught
Lesher Middle School - Fort Collins, CO struggling students directly in small groups and assisted with
2021 classroom management, essay writing, and lessons.
NANNY/TUTOR Cared for 15+ families; provided educational assistance and support
with online learning for all ages. Designed personalized lessons to
College Nannies, Sitters, and Tutors of
enhance learning. Modeled appropriate behavior, encouraged empathy,
Barrington patience, and safety. Sparked imagination with creative and engaged
2020-2021 play.
Partnered with mentor teacher to work with middle school students on
FIELD EXPERIENCE projects and assignments. Helped with classroom management and
Preston Middle School - Fort Collins, CO relationship building. Built rapport with the staff and students and
2020 learned how to build literacy in a classroom.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English; Education Concentration Expected: May 2023
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO GPA: 3.8
Associate of Science Received: May 2018
Mchenry County Community College, Crystal Lake, IL GPA: 3.3
High School Diploma Received: May 2016
Woodstock North High School, Woodstock, IL GPA: 3.75
College Courses Related to English Education
English: Shakespeare, American Literature, World Drama, Young Adult Literature, Topics in
Literature and Language Capstone- Identity, Early Women Writers, Literary Criticism and
Theory, British Literature After 1800, Intro to Poetry, Writing Arguments, European Literature
after 1900, Literature and Film Studies
Education Concentration: Teaching Reading, Teaching Composition, Writing in the Disciplines:
Education, Schooling in the United States, Educational Technology and Assessment, English
Language for Teachers, Literacy and the Learner, Practicum Instruction I, Practicum Instruction
II, Methods in Teaching Language Arts.
Clubs and Extracurriculars
Student Council, Honors Society, Math Team, Science Club, Tennis, Cheerleading, Intramural
Soccer, Yoga, Sustainability Club
WORK EXPERIENCE
Academic Intervention Instructor, 07/2022-Present, Ala Carte Learning Solutions— Windsor, CO
Tutored and instructed children using direct instruction with decoding, comprehension, and math.
Utilized 1-on-1 instruction to help them grow a grade level or more.
Fundraiser for Denver Metro Area and Northern Colorado Schools, 07/2022- Present, Custom
Fundraising Solutions— Denver, CO
Worked with school organizations to set up, run, and maintain a mattress fundraiser for local high
schools. Fundraised at least $8-10K worth of funds for organizations at each school.
Nanny/Tutor, 08/2020 to 1/2021, College Nannies Sitters and Tutors of Barrington—Barrington,
IL
Cared for 15+ families with ages of children ranging from newborn to 13 years old; maintained a
safe and happy environment in alignment with parent’s expectations; provided educational
assistance and support with online schooling; made personalized lessons to enhance learning in
areas where the student may have struggled. Organized activities and games intended to challenge
the children’s critical thinking skills and enhance their creativity.
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Data Entry/Order Processing, 08/2019 to 1/2020 Medline Industries— Mundelein, IL
Consistently met and exceeded set goals for daily processed reorders; managed patient’s health
insurance information. Updated and protected confidential patient and diagnosis information;
demonstrated ability to navigate all computer programs proficiently as well as type 75 wpm.
Exhibited close attention to detail; ensured that all orders were entered in correctly, efficiently,
and correctly. Performed typical administrative duties such as filing and using Excel for email.
Sales Representative/Administrative Assistant, 03/2019 to 08/2019, Ameritemp Group–
Johnsburg, IL
Exceeded sales goals by 25% every month; scored 99% in all company product knowledge
examinations. Effectively managed high-volume inbound orders. Designed companies website.
Helped customers with quotes, complaints, questions, tracking, returns, and quantity discount
requests. Processed other companies credit applications received by our company, checked and
analyzed references. Performed inventory. Maintained outstanding long-term customer and vendor
relationships. Applied all basic administrative duties such as filing, scheduling, and faxing.
Sales Associate, 11/2016 to 02/2018, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc – Crystal Lake, IL
Greeted customers and ascertained needs to ensure high-quality service and appropriate product
recommendations. Acted as a role model in techniques for driving sales, consistently meeting and
exceeding goals. Educated customers on different products and product care; suggested
accessories and complementary purchases.
Barista, 01/2016 to 10/2016, Dunkin’ Donuts – Woodstock, IL
Performed food and beverage preparation tasks; opened and closed store; maintained strong
customer service skills.
Fast Food Worker, 06/2014 to 09/2015, McDonald's – Woodstock, IL
Trained new employees on standards, drive-thru window procedures, and cashier operations.
Maintained high standards of customer service and team work during high-volume, fast-paced
operations.
References Available Upon Request
