Alisha Buchanan

4312 North 31
st
Street Apt. B St Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 244-0710 alisha.buchanan@ymail.com

Objective Special Education Teacher, Elementary Teacher, Secondary Mathematics Teacher

Education Missouri Western State University St. Joseph, MO
B.S. Elementary Education May 2014
Emphasis: Special Education Mild-Moderate GPA 3.37
Cross Categorical K-12
Minor: Mathematics

Certification Missouri State Certification 16

Related Hyde Elementary Grade 5 St. Joseph, MO
Experience Student Teacher Senior Experience Spring 2013
Planned, organized, and implemented appropriate instructional lessons that guided and
encouraged students to develop and fulfill their academic potential to meet Common Core
Standards.

Spring Garden Middle School ED/BD St. Joseph, MO
Special Education Practicum Fall 2013
Created, implemented, and tracked student learning of units in Life Skills and 8
th
Grade
Math, that met Common Core Standards, for students with individual emotional,
behavioral and instructional needs.

Hosea Elementary ID St. Joseph, MO
Special Education Practicum Fall 2013
Created and implemented small group lessons in Reading, Spelling, and Math that met
students individual educational plans and abilities. Worked one-on-one with students
in daily learning and developmental activities.

Lafayette High School Geometry St. Joseph, MO
Jr. Experience Fall 2010
Planned, taught, and assessed lessons including a chapter unit which demonstrated student
growth in learning. Led both small group and whole class discussions and activities.

MWSU Developmental Math St. Joseph, MO
Student Tutor Fall 2009
Assisted students one-on-one, as needed, on ALEKS College Algebra assignments.
Verbally and visually retaught complex concepts in simple terms and connected to relevant
modern day situations.

Private Math Tutor St. Joseph, MO
June 2012- August 2013
Explained College Algebra concepts using easy-to-understand terms during one-on-one
tutoring sessions for four students. Created individual exam reviews for each student that
supported teacherlearning concepts. Each student passed their course.

Beyond the Clouds Daycare St. Joseph, MO
Preschool Teacher March 2011-December 2011
Planned hands-on educational lessons for 10-15 students ages 2-5 years old. Created
schedule for temporary small group learning experiences. Supervised play and guided
interactions of new social experiences.

Activities Deans List NTSA Treasurer & Member Sunday School Teacher
& Honors Presidents Honor Roll MSLBD Student Volunteer
JUMP Teen Mom Mentor Soles for Christ Volunteer


References References and Credentials furnished upon request.
Portfolio may be viewed at www.alishabuchanan.weebly.com