Alexa.L.Stewart@gmail.com | (248) 925-9682 | 840 Ironwood Dr.

Rochester, MI 48307

Alexa Stewart
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.”
Vincent Van Gogh

Objective: To teach in a middle or high school social studies classroom to guide students in
developing their literacy skills to analyze the world around them, communicate their thoughts
and values and foster civic engagement through the disciplines.

Education
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduation April 2019
Certifications: Secondary Social Studies & School Health Education GPA: 3.571

Experience
Classroom:
University Prep Science and Math Middle School, Full-time Student Teacher Detroit, MI
7th Grade World History with Christopher Snarey January 2019 – April 2019
• Co-taught lessons from Oakland Schools Curriculum
• Created and facilitated assessments:
SRA (multiple choice), CRA (paragraphs using R.A.C.E.S. strategy), EWRA (summative essay)
• Utilized assessment data to adapt instruction
• Collaborative and independent lesson planning to adjust scaffolding based on students’ needs
Godwin Heights High School , Part-time Student Teacher Wyoming, MI
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10 Grade American History with Tom Jesser August – December 2018
• Taught curriculum through the Kagan Structures used school-wide
(Mix-Pair-Share, All Write Round Robin, Jot Thoughts, Inside-Outside Circle)
• Facilitated class activities and classroom management
• Assisted in assessing students’ learning through technology, such as FlipGrid & Google Forms
• Accommodated students with diverse needs
Including English language learners and students with emotional impairments
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School, Part-time Teacher Assistant Grand Rapids, MI
9th Grade Health Education with James Rathbun October - December 2017
• Taught one lesson on STI & HIV Risk Behaviors
• Assisted in facilitating class activities and classroom management
• Graded student assessments

Leadership Positions:
Kappa Delta Pi – Alpha Iota Eta Member since Winter 2018
Honors Society for Educators
Alpha Sigma Alpha – Zeta Tau (Current alumna member • Active from Fall 2015 – 2018)
Housing Director (March 2016 – May 2017)
• Created cleaning system by assigning the 24 residents into cleaning groups
• Directed regular Housing Board meetings to solve issues that occurred within the sorority house
• Upheld and maintained house rules and procedures
Editor & Historian (December 2015 – December 2016)
• Recorded the chapter’s progress through the annual chapter history archive for National Headquarters
• Wrote quarterly editorials for the national ASA magazine, the Phoenix
 Alexa.L.Stewart@gmail.com | (248) 925-9682 | 840 Ironwood Dr. Rochester, MI 48307

Alexa Stewart
Professional Development
Workshops, Seminars & Conferences:
Fire Up Conference Attended March 2019
Tech Tools Integration Workshop with Lissa Brunan Attended February 2019
Flipped Classroom with EdPuzzle Workshop with Lissa Brunan Attended January 2019
Building a Better Humanity Workshop with Calvin Terrell Attended October 2018
Trauma Informed Educator Workshop with Dr. Stephanie Grant Attended October 2018
Great Lakes History Conference: Playing with History Attended October 2018
Intro to Google Classroom Workshop with Lissa Brunan Attended October 2018
Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 5 of Coaching Attended September 2018
Hip Hop Education Seminar with Dr. Chris Emdin Attended January 2018
Be Nice. Campaign – Mental Health Awareness Seminar Attended November 2017
The Academy: AΣA Women’s Leadership Conference Attended November 2016

Awards, Honors & Certifications:

Nomination for Provost’s Outstanding Major Award Received January 2019
Certified CPR and AED Received August 2018
I Am Grand Valley Leadership Award Received March 2017
Certified in QPR Advocate for Suicide Awareness Received November 2016
ASA Zeta Tau - New Member of the Year Award Received March 2016
Dean’s List Honoree
• Winter 2019 Semester GPA: 3.75
• Fall 2018 Semester GPA: 4.0
• Winter 2018 Semester GPA: 3.66

Related Outside work

Tutor
University Prep Science and Math Middle School – After School Office Hours (January 2019 – April 2019)
Godwin Heights High School – After School Academic Achievement Program (September – December 2018)

Hostess & Waitress

Bangkok Cuisine - Rochester, MI (December 2012 – Present)
References
Christopher Snarey • Social Studies Educator • christopher.snarey@uprepschools.com • (248) 390-9412

Tom Jesser • Social Studies Educator • jesser@godwinschools.org • (616) 550-5375

David Zwart • Content Supervisor • zwartdav@gvsu.edu • (616) 331-8818

Julie Abeska • Field Coordinator • julie.abeska@wbsd.org • (248) 568-4419

Christina Williams • Social Studies Educator • christina.williams@godwinschools.org • (248) 535-9597