Alejandra Moreno
Chicago
Summary
Experienced academic leader prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, flexing with changing needs. Skilled in curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and strategic planning. Reliable, adaptable, and driven to foster environment of academic excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Chair
Back of the Yard College Prep High School
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw hiring processes, selecting top-tier candidates to join the department's talented team of educators.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Collaborated with other departments on cross-discipline projects, creating enriching academic experiences for students across campus.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
Teacher in Social Science
Back of the Yards College Prep High School
08.2019 - Current
- Served as a mentor for new teachers in the social science department, providing guidance with lesson planning and classroom management techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to encourage active participation in their child''s education.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that fostered respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally relevant curriculum materials and activities.
- Designed interdisciplinary units connecting social science content with other subject areas such as English language arts or mathematics for a more comprehensive understanding of course materials.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, strategies, and resources for teaching social sciences effectively.
- Provided personalized support to struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving overall academic performance.
Teacher
Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History/Secondary Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Collaborative decision-making
- Teaching excellence
- Problem-solving
- Approachable leader
Certification
-Illinois Initial Secondary Certification (Type 09) in Social Science
-History Middle School endorsement in Language Arts; Social Science endorsement
-ESL and Bilingual endorsement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Department Chair
Back of the Yard College Prep High School
09.2023 - Current
Teacher in Social Science
Back of the Yards College Prep High School
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
08.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History/Secondary Education
Northeastern Illinois University
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