Alexandra

Lifka-Reselman
Education

741 40th Street, Des Moines IA 50312

(310) 309-0836
ALifkaRes@gmail.com

Masters of Arts in Teaching, Drake University, Des Moines IA

December 2015
o Endorsements: All Social Studies 5-12, Mathematics 5-12 May 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Brandeis University, Waltham MA May 2009
o Major: History
Medieval Studies, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Scotland

Spring 2008

Student Teaching

Scavo Alternative High School Des Moines IA

October-December 2015
o US History and 20th Century History, Mentor: Ms. Cavanah
o Lead condensed history lessons in a small group setting targeted towards high risk high school students
in an alternative high school.
Indian Hills Junior High School West Des Moines IA


AugustOctober 2015
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o 7 Grade Humanities, New Technology Network, Mentor: Mr. Trygstad
o Collaborating in an English and Social Studies mixed content class to create a joint project based learning
environment with a focus on integrating technology and group work.

Practicum:

Valley High School West Des Moines IA

Spring 2015
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o 11 /12 Grade Pre-Calculus, Mentor: Mrs. Weih
o Assess and enter grades and assignments on Infinite Campus and create review lessons
Valley Southwoods 9th Grade Building West Des Moines IA


Fall 2014
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o 9 Grade Integrated Algebra, Mentor: Mr. Pate
o Grade assessments and lead lessons using a tablet linked overhead

Related Employment:

West Des Moines Community School District West Des Moines IA

o Valley High School Girls Diving Coach,



2009-current
Coordinate diving meets and practices.
Collaborate with swim coaches to enrich athletes physically, mentally and emotionally.
o Substitute Teacher, Grades 6-12,



Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Implement lessons plans and effectively exercise classroom management.
o Valley High School 1 on 1 Special Education Associate
Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Work with administrators, SPED teachers and Core teachers to effectively implement students
IEP in an inclusive classroom setting.

Technical Skills and Classes:

Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, Echo, Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, Geogebra, Tinkerplots
Math and Technology, Drake University




Spring 2015
Educational Technology, Drake University




Fall 2014

Certifications: Iowa Coaching Certification, Substitute Teacher Authorization, Bloodborne Pathogens, Mandatory
Reporter, First Aid, CPR, and AED

Educational Activities: Judge Academic Decathlon and National History Day in Des Moines, IA