Alexis Lewis

alexis.lewis@wolves.northern.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Northern State University Aberdeen, SD
Anticipated Graduation date: May 2019

Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Northern State University Aberdeen, SD

Anticipated Graduation date: May 2019

Teaching Experience
Elementary Student Teaching- Brandon Elementary Brandon, SD
 Completed 12 weeks of observation and participation in 1st grade
 Planned and implemented multiple grade level lesson plans
 Participated in multiple IEP Meetings, Staff Developments, and Grade-Level meetings
Special Education Student Teaching- Brandon Valley Middle School Brandon, SD
 Completed 6 weeks of observations and participation in a 7-8th Grade resource room Fall 2018
 Planned and implemented lessons in 7th grade ELA and 8th grade Math

Special Education Student Teaching- Brandon Elementary Brandon, SD

 Completed 6 weeks of observation and participation in a Jr. K-2 grade resource room
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 Planned and implemented multiple lessons at different grade levels

Pre-Student Teaching Experience- Central High School Aberdeen, SD

 Completed 60 hours of observation and participation in a resource room Spring 2018
 Planned and implemented multiple science lessons to a case load of 13 students

Tutoring- Northern State University Reading Clinic Aberdeen, SD

 Providing assistance to students who need extra instruction in reading Spring 2018
 Utilized the GORT and TWS assessments to assess students reading skills

Pre-Student Teaching Experience- May Overby Elementary Aberdeen, SD

 Observed and participated for 30 hours in a 2nd grade Spring 2017
 Aided the teacher in the areas of reading, math and other content areas
 Developed personal teaching styles while observing cooperating teachers
 Created and presented a complete 50-minute math lesson in Addition

Relevant Work Experience

After School Aid, Youth Development Center Aberdeen, SD
 Provided a safe and enriching environment for children grades K-5 August 2015-August 2018
 Reinforced positive behaviors and redirected inappropriate behaviors
 Assisted students’ grades K-5 with their homework
 Engaged students in a variety of activities that may include: swimming, open gym, soccer, arts
and crafts, or board games.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, Laurel City Pool Laurel, MT
 Created lesson plans from American Red Cross Guidelines Summer 2013-2015
 Managed the behavior of children in the facility and during swim lessons
 Maintained surveillance of patrons in the facility
 Organized supplies and ensured safety on the deck and in the building

Honors and Volunteer Work

 Dean’s List Aberdeen, SD, Fall 2016-Fall 2018
 Student Athlete Aberdeen, SD, Spring 2015-Spring 2018
o Northern State University Women’s Soccer Team
 Special Olympics Aberdeen, SD, November 2017
 Day of Champions Aberdeen, SD, April 2015-2017