ALEXANDRA Bidwell
Hesperia
Summary
Experienced educator specializing in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and a supportive learning environment. Committed to mentoring, fostering student success, and maintaining effective communication with parents to support academic progress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Apple Valley Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Recorded and tracked student progress, attendance, and behavior to enhance communication with parents regarding their child's educational journey.
- Assumed role of digital learning specialist at Mariana Academy for 2025-2026 school year.
5th Grade Lead Teacher
Legacy Traditional School Goodyear
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Led 5th grade as lead teacher, coordinated after school program, facilitated school-wide Science Fair for three consecutive years, served as Admin on Duty, recognized as Teacher of the Month September 2020, and taught across grade levels 5th-7th.
- Established clear expectations and fostered mutual respect, promoting a positive classroom environment that encouraged student engagement.
- Built strong rapport with students, parents, and staff through open communication and demonstrated empathy, enhancing community relationships.
4th Grade Teacher
EAGLE College Preparatory: Maryvale
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Created and delivered lesson plans for 4th grade students. Managed classroom behavior for groups of 25-26 students at a time. Weekly professional development related to teaching style.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that foster student creativity.
2nd Grade Learning Expert Teacher
BASIS Peoria Primary
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Created individualized intervention and advancement plans for students. Managed classroom behavior in core subject classrooms. Planned and delivered lessons for two classes, Phonics and Connections. Graded and handed back classwork.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student academic progress and well-being.
Program Leader
Think Together
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored students after school and assisted with homework. Delivered ELA, Science, Math, and Citizenship lessons.
- Led program development and implementation for educational initiatives.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff and volunteers to enhance program delivery.
- Collaborated with community partners to strengthen resources and support services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA12-2016
Skills
- Classroom instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher communication
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Growth mindset
- Role model
Certification
Multiple Subject Credential - California, Expires 6/1/2028
Timeline
Teacher
Apple Valley Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
5th Grade Lead Teacher
Legacy Traditional School Goodyear
07.2019 - 06.2023
4th Grade Teacher
EAGLE College Preparatory: Maryvale
07.2018 - 11.2018
2nd Grade Learning Expert Teacher
BASIS Peoria Primary
07.2017 - 07.2018
Program Leader
Think Together
01.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Redlands