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Alexa Schnaid
(818)‐391‐9143 alexaschnaid@email.arizona.edu
Degree:
The University of Arizona ‐ Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Expected Graduation Date: May 2019
‐ English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
‐ Spanish Minor
Certifications:
State of Arizona Elementary Education Certification ‐ Expected May 2019
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification (TEFL) ‐ Completed December 2017
Professional Experiences:
Student Teaching ‐ Peter Howell Elementary School
Expected January‐May 2019
‐ Fourth Grade with English as a Second Language (ESL)
Fieldwork
Hollinger K‐8 School
January 2018‐ Current
‐ Provided targeted, purposeful and differentiated lessons 1.5 days/week for fifth grade English
Language Arts and Math
‐ Provide language acquisition support for First grade during English Language Development (ELD)
Class in addition to Core curriculum (1.5 days/week)
John B. Wright Elementary School
August 2017‐ December 2017
‐ Fourth Grade English Language Development (ELD) (45 hours)
Field Experience a nd V
olunteer Work ‐ Roskruge Bilingual School
August 2016‐ December 2017
‐ First Grade, Bilingual (30 hours)
‐ Sixth Grade, Social Studies (30 hours)
Congregation Anshei Israel, Tucson, AZ ‐ Fourth Grade Teacher
August 2018‐ Current
‐ Create and implement curriculum for fourth grade religious school students with integrating culture, religion,
and Hebrew language.
AmeriCorps National Service , Tucson, AZ‐ Math Tutor
January 2018‐ Current
‐ Provide tutoring, intervention, and mentoring of at‐risk students in local Title 1 schools as well as volunteer at
local service projects.
The JECC , Tel Aviv, Israel‐ Kindergarten E nglish Teacher
June‐August 2018
‐ Utilized Reggio Emilia methods to teach English in a bilingual Hebrew/English classroom.
Flowing Wells Unified School District , Tucson, AZ‐ Substitute Teacher (Grades K‐12)
January 2018‐ May 2018
‐ Essential roles and responsibilities included teaching lessons, supporting classroom management, and carrying
out all daily teacher duties.
Work Experience:
Camp Alonim Sleep Away Camp‐ Head Counselor, Bunk Counselor, Counselor Coordinator, Recruiter
Alexa Schnaid
(818)‐391‐9143 alexaschnaid@email.arizona.edu
June 2015‐ May 2018
‐ Supervised campers ages 6‐14, coordinated meaningful programming, provided leadership support for staff
members.
‐ Attended recruitment events, answered questions, and facilitated outreach to prospective families.
University of Arizona Office of Admissions‐ Student Recruiter
August 2016‐ December 2017
‐ Lead campus tours, presented at high schools, served as representative at college fairs, performed office work,
called prospective students.
Additional Experiences and Achievements:
University of Arizona Study Abroad ‐ Universidad Nacional , Heredia, Costa Rica
Summer 2016
‐ Summer Sessions I & II studying Spanish at Universidad Nacional (UNA) in Heredia, Costa Rica
College of Education Ambassadors ‐ President
September 2016‐ Current
‐ Plan and run weekly meetings.
‐ Attend college fairs, major fairs, college events.
‐ Represent the College of Education in an honorable manner.
University of Arizona Ambassadors Honorary‐ Director of Membership
October 2016‐ Current
‐ Give campus tours to prospective students and represent the University at outreach events.
‐ Hire, mentor, and train all new tour guides.
ASUA Bear Down Camp‐ Counselor, Counselor Coordinator (Administrative team)
October 2015‐ September 2017
‐ Mentor to incoming freshmen, prepared/executed informational workshop, train year long, and participate in
service project.
‐ Hire and train new staff, create team‐building activities, community outreach and recruitment, camp
programing, manage staff members as well as responsibilities of a counselor.
Certifications and Additional Trainings
‐ Emergency Substitute Teacher Certification (January 2018)
‐ Child Bereavement Training‐ University of Arizona College of Education and Tu Nidito (November, 2017)
Publications:
‐ WOW Review: La Princesa and the Pea, 2018
Languages:
‐ English: native fluency
‐ Spanish: advanced working level
‐ Hebrew: advanced working level
Honors and Achievements
University of Arizona College of Education Academic Year Distinction 2017‐2018
University of Arizona College of Education Dean’s List with Distinction (Spring 2018)
University of Arizona College of Education Dean’s List (Fall 2017)