Alexah Mellis

She, her, hers

23 LANARK RD. BOSTON, MA 02135
413.262.3328
alexahn27@gmail.com
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Education and Certification

M.S. Integrated Elementary and Special Education 2020
Boston University, Boston, MA
B.S. Elementary Education 2019
Boston University, Boston, MA

Focus in Elementary Mathematics 2015-2018

Wheelock College, Boston, MA
Teaching Experience
SpEd Intern at Gardner Pilot Academy in Allston, MA 2019-2020
● Ran before school class for 1st and 2nd graders
● Taught whole group and small group lessons in reading, writing, and math
● Administered Rave-O intervention with fidelity to a group of 3 students with IEPs
● Participated in IEP meetings and goal development with Learning Specialist
● Developed and implemented behavior plans as part of class management routine
● Collaborated with team regularly on curriculum planning and modified lessons
● Taught word fluency through sight word practice and collected data weekly on
student progress to measure growth

Student Teacher at Coolidge Corner School in Brookline, MA Spring 2018

● Full time, semester practicum in an inclusion 1st grade classroom
● Differentiated instruction for all students including those with learning disabilities
and English learners
● Maintained a safe learning environment that was culturally responsive
● Participated in after school activities collaboratively with other staff and students

Additional Skills
● Conversational Spanish
● Experience with Focus on Second Curriculum
● Worked with Fundations, Investigations, and Engage NY curriculums
 References
Jennifer Bryson
Advisor
jbryson@bu.edu
617 353 7109

Sue Abrams
Practicum Advisor
sueabrams2@gmail.com
978 766 7967

Sasha Heavey
Supervising Practitioner
sheavey@bostonpublicschools.org
617 512 8290