Alexa Bryant-Capellas

6737 N. Olin Ave

bryantca16@up.edu
Portland, OR 97203
(360) 901-5348
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Profile
Soon-to-be graduate of University of Portland, a Pacific Northwest native, and potential bilingual
instructor. Majoring in Secondary Education with focuses in English Writing and Literature as well as
Spanish language. Is passionate about social justice, specifically equitable education, access to healthy
food, and rights of migrants, with leadership experience exploring these issues. Strives to build lasting,
positive relationships with students and colleagues alike.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts, Major(s): Education/English/Spanish
May 2016
University of Portland, Portland, OR
GPA: 3.75
Study Abroad Segovia, Spain
Summer 2013
Work Experience
Cathedral School
April 2016-Present
Middle School Student Teacher in charge of 6 th and 7th Language Arts instruction and planning
Tigard-Tualatin School District
November 2015-March 2016
Student Teacher, in charge of instructing Senior/Freshmen English courses, attending team meetings,
planning and organizing for daily and long-term events
Beaverton School District
September2015-November 2015
Student Teacher in charge of three core classes, attending team meetings, completing a unit plan
Portland Public Schools
September 2012-Spring 2015
Classroom Aide assisting in the Roosevelt High School Writing Center, AVID classrooms as a tutor, and inclass writing assistant
Volunteer Experience
University of Portland
August 2012-present
Service Immersion Participant
Pre-Orientation Freshman Service Plunge
2013 Border Immersion
Summer 2014 Civil Right Immersion
Fall 2014 Rural Immersion
Macdonalds Center
September 2013-May 2014
Volunteer to people experiencing homelessness, assisting in resource attainment and friendship
Leadership Experience
University of Portland , Moreau Center for Service and Leadership
August 2014-May 2015
Service Immersion Co-Coordinator selecting student group for travel to the southern border,
communication and coordination with on-site guides and contacts, coordinated planning of week-long
study of immigration.
University of Portland , Moreau Center for Service and Leadership
August 2013-May 2014
Service and Justice Coordinator coordinating monthly service opportunities, educational social justice
events committing personal hours of service at a local organization weekly throughout the school year
Awards
Diversity Leader of the Year 2015-2016
Associated Students of University of Portland Award
Dundon-Berchtold Ethics Fellowship
August 2014-May 2016
Research fellowship with University of Portland professor in order to perform research to develop a
justice-oriented classroom, curriculums, and lesson-planning