Alison Wyckoff
Summary
Dedicated and experienced elementary school teacher with over 10 years of experience fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Proven track record in developing creative lesson plans and fostering a positive classroom community.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 4 Teacher
St. Joseph's Elementary
09.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for grade 4 students in accordance with BC curriculum standards
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to address varied learning styles and needs
- Collaborated with Learning Support team to create and implement IEPs for students.
Educational Assistant
St. Joseph's Elementary
09.2017 - 06.2018
Tutor
Journey to Learning
08.2016 - 01.2018
Behavioral Interventionist
Family Centered Practices
11.2016 - 08.2017
Grade 4 Teacher
Highlands Elementary
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Completed training and implemented new reading program by Lucy Calkins
- Administered Dibels testing
- Taught in a highly diverse, high ELL population, and low income school
- Participated in school wide trainings, team planning and team building each Friday morning.
Substitute Teacher (K-5)
Renton School District
09.2015 - 12.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Korea Kent Foreign School
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Created daily lesson plans that followed British Columbia Curriculum
- Redesigned the entire Kindergarten curriculum to successfully follow common core standards
- Nurtured and cared for students who spoke different languages and were new to the school and country.
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
G.A.T.E. (Gifted and Talented Education)
10.2011 - 03.2013
- Created daily lessons in all subjects for ESL students
- Specialized in teaching phonics and early reading and writing skills
- Maintained a positive relationship with parents through weekly letters.
Reading and Phonics Teacher (Kindergarten)
Bambini Institute
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Successfully designed and executed reading and phonics lessons for ESL children
- Led quarterly parent teacher conferences and maintained positive parent interactions through monthly individualized progress reports
- Designed a school wide reading program for children of various reading stages, including setting up a library and being on the team to choose the most effective textbooks for teaching ESL children.
Childcare Provider (Nanny)
Private Home
06.2006 - 09.2010
Substitute Teacher (K-5)
Renton School District
04.2008 - 02.2010
Teacher Intern (2nd Grade)
Lakeridge Elementary
09.2007 - 03.2008
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
06.2004 - 06.2006
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, Wa03.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, Wa06.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Teams
- SeeSaw
- Project-based learning
- Formative Assessment
- Inquiry-Based Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Growth Mindset
Education Certification
- Special Education Diploma, Queen's University, 06/2020
- BC Teaching Certificate, 09/2015
- Washington State Residency Teaching Certification, K-8, 03/2008
- TESOL 120 Hour Course Certification, 01/2010
Timeline
Grade 4 Teacher
St. Joseph's Elementary
09.2018 - Current
Educational Assistant
St. Joseph's Elementary
09.2017 - 06.2018
Behavioral Interventionist
Family Centered Practices
11.2016 - 08.2017
Tutor
Journey to Learning
08.2016 - 01.2018
Grade 4 Teacher
Highlands Elementary
01.2016 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher (K-5)
Renton School District
09.2015 - 12.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Korea Kent Foreign School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
G.A.T.E. (Gifted and Talented Education)
10.2011 - 03.2013
Reading and Phonics Teacher (Kindergarten)
Bambini Institute
03.2010 - 03.2011
Substitute Teacher (K-5)
Renton School District
04.2008 - 02.2010
Teacher Intern (2nd Grade)
Lakeridge Elementary
09.2007 - 03.2008
Childcare Provider (Nanny)
Private Home
06.2006 - 09.2010
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
06.2004 - 06.2006
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Seattle Pacific University
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