Alexandra Bell

Education and Training

Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Secondary Education, Middle School Social Studies Endorsement, High School
History Endorsement (pending) August 2009-May 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. GPA 3.91/4.0
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society October 2012-present
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society October 2012-present
James Honors Scholar August 2009-May 2013
Deans List Recipient August 2009-May 2013

Teaching Practica
Practicum Instructor Student Teaching Placement January-May 2013
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School. Cooperating teacher: Amanda Dunlavey.
Taught sophomore and junior classes on American literature, European literature, and creative writing.
Reached out to colleagues, community resources, and parents to enrich my students learning experiences.

Practicum Instructor Early Field Placement October-November 2012

Danville High School. Cooperating teacher: Elizabeth Dampf.
Taught lessons on research skills, analytical skills, and writing skills in a unit on debate.
Analyzed levels of student understanding using both formative and summative assessments.

Practicum Instructor Early Field Placement February-April 2012

Jefferson Middle School. Cooperating teacher: Mevanee Parmer.
Created and implemented a two-week unit on debate, incorporating technology and inquiry center activities.
Honed my ability to increase participation and maintain a comfortable yet invigorating classroom atmosphere.

Practicum Instructor Early Field Placement September-December 2011

Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School. Cooperating teacher: Becky Henrikson.
Initiated the daily bellringer activity and reading exercises; taught lessons using a Promethean board.
Strengthened classroom management and organizational skills.

Tutor Secondary Education Minor Pre-Enrollment Experience February-December 2010

Urbana High School. Cooperating teachers: Mary Zwilling and Christine Bedford.
Tutored students in French III (Spring) and Social Studies and World Cultures (Fall).

Additional Experience
Co-Creator, Education Blog at http://pedablogicalthoughts.wordpress.com/ October 2012-present
Developed an online site for educators to share their resources, inspiration, thoughts, and experiences.

Private Tutor August 2009-May 2011

Tutored a high school student in English, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus and mentored her for college.

Service in Community and University Organizations

Resident Advisor, Allen Hall, University of Illinois. Supervisor: Christopher Lewis. August 2011-December 2012
Built and enhanced a community that fosters inclusivity, creativity, and personal, social, and academic growth.

Member, English Student Leadership Council and Student Education Association. August 2010-May 2013
Collaborated with other students to expand a community of academic support, professional growth, and outreach.

Volunteer, Books to Prisoners, The Reading Group, Habitat for Humanity, YMCA, and Boneyard Creek Community Day.
Supported my community while educating myself on and giving back to local social and educational resources.