AB Alyssa Block

I will strive to deliver a magnificent school experience

to all students. Through effective routines, engaging
PHILOSOPHY lessons and a variety of instructional strategies, I will
influence students to become curious, cooperative,
inspired and innovative individuals.
CERTIFICATION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Multi Subject Teaching KINDERGARTEN/1ST GRADE TEACHER | VINALHAVEN
Credential SCHOOL
Anticipated August 2018
August 2015 - August 2017 | Vinalhaven, ME
STATE OF MAINE • Created developmentally appropriate daily routines and intriguing
Teaching Certification thematic learning experiences that actively engaged learners,
fostered creativity, reinforced skills and prepared 12 kindergarten
and first-grade students for higher-level learning.
EDUCATION • Administered formative assessments consistently to track student
progress and utilized results to employ data-driven, scaffolded
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN instruction and resulting in over 75% of students performing at or
EDUCATION above grade level on benchmark assessments.
University of Southern Maine • Coached students in developing and instituting clear and concise
classroom rules and provided positive reinforcement to maintain a
Portland, ME | August 2016 focused learning environment at all times.
• Initiated a “Read Across America” reading challenge for multiple
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN grade levels and coordinated a “Walk to School Wednesday”
PSYCHOLOGY program to help promote an active and healthy lifestyle.
• Represented the primary grade-level team on a science
University of Colorado committee, and worked to revamp to K-12 science curriculum for
Boulder, CO | August 2012 the district.
CONTACT ME
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | YORK SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
207.251.1931 October 2012 - June 2015 | York, ME
• Maintained a positive learning environment, of up to 20 students,
by efficiently executing lesson plans left by the teacher.
alyssaablock@gmail.com • Aided students with IEPs in the classroom and during pull-outs.
• Requested as a substitute teacher by numerous teachers in the
2810 Keats Street
York elementary schools.
Unit 14
San Diego, Ca 92106
STUDENT TEACHER | WELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
missalyssablock.weebly.com January 2015 - May 2015 | Wells, ME
• Prepared and engaged an academically diverse group of over 60
PROFESSIONAL students in a 5-week creative writing unit, integrating art and
DEVELOPMENT technology into each lesson.
• Played an active role during parent-teacher conferences, and
ZONES OF REGULATION received excellent feedback from the parents of my students.
March 2017
STUDENT TEACHER | CONGIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM August 2014 - December 2014 | Westbrook, ME
August 2016 • Encouraged curiosity and knowledge of multicultural holidays by
creating a one-week unit plan based on various winter
YOGA AND MINDFULNESS IN THE celebrations around the world.
CLASSROOM • Collaborated with teachers during a 2-day seminar on Lucy
March 2016 Calkins’ Units of Study.