Alex Novak

16190 Chapel Hill Ct Roanoke, Texas 76262

Phone: 214-558-9925
Email: alex_novak@outlook.com
Website: http://passionforteaching3.weebly.com
Objective
Acquiring an EC-6 General or English as a Second Language teaching position.
Education & Certifications
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas August 2013- May 2017
Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (EC-6)
Graduated with honors
3.7 GPA
Texas Certifications May 2017
Pending upon graduation, EC-6 Generalist
Pending upon graduation, ESL
Experience
Substitute Teacher, Northwest ISD (December 2016- Present)
Utilized my knowledge and flexibility to successfully teach substitute plans
Learned how to create effective substitute lesson plans based on the reflection of my
own experience
Maintained a positive, caring and safe classroom environment
Student Teacher for 2nd Grade Self-Contained and 4th Grade ELA, Lakeview
Elementary, Northwest ISD (August 2016- May 2017)
Planned and taught whole/small group lessons based on the TEKS and district
curriculum/guidelines that resulted in student success
Adapted instruction to meet the needs of all students through differentiation and
modification
Participated in several meetings such as SSTs, ARDs, and staff meetings as well as
parent teacher conferences, where I built relationships and learned the preparation
needed to attend each
Learned how to decipher and implement an IEP
Utilized flexible seating to provide a supportive and comfortable environment to
enable my students to concentrate at their best.
Preschool Teacher, UNT Child Development Laboratory (June 2016- July 2016)
Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans based on the Texas Pre-K
guidelines
Observed and assisted preschool teachers and students, with self-improving
intentions
Created a portfolio over a selected student, showing growths, strengths, and needs
for teachers to better assist the student in the classroom
Academic Coach, Communities in schools of North Texas (September 2014- May 2016)
Designed engaging lesson plans to assist students with their academic struggles
Collaborated with teachers to meet the needs of each of my students
Created a warm and trusting environment with the students which resulted in
stronger relationships and increased student learning
Skills
Developing rigorous and relevant lesson plans
Technology proficient: Windows, Mac, iPad, Microsoft, ELMO
 Leadership