Alexandra K.

Rubenstein
Address: 7992 Hightree Drive Westerville, OH 43081
Email: Alliekrubenstein@gmail.com
Phone: (973) 255-9939
EDUCATION
Otterbein University Graduated: May 2016
Westerville, OH 43081 Overall GPA: 3.96

Major: Early Childhood Education

Minors: Psychology, Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies
Endorsements: Intervention Specialist and Reading
Certifications: PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor

FIELD EXPERIENCE
South- Western City Schools: Monterey Elementary School: 3rd grade August 2016- Current
General Education Teacher
Experience working with English Learners, students with IEPs and 504 plans (36% of class)
Leader for Teacher Based Team to run meetings, input data, and keep track of grade level growth
Working to change and improve content in various subject areas including adding use of technology
Achieved skilled and accomplished on first two OTES Observations
Collaborate with teachers in multiple grade levels as well as support staff
Planned and implemented STEM day for entire third grade

*Otterbein Field Placements: 250+ hours in the classroom prior to student teaching Fall 2012- Spring 2016

Worthington City Schools: Brookside Elementary School Fall 2015: 2nd grade
Student teaching
Performed individual instruction, small group instruction, and large group instruction
Planned and prepared lessons in all subject areas
Managed the classroom
Differentiated lessons for ELL students, struggling readers, and higher achieving students
Utilized Smart Board to create my own interactive lessons for multiple subject areas
Created then used formative and summative assessments to track progress and guide future instruction
Formulated lesson extensions to promote learning outside the classroom walls
Supervised a class field trip
Wrote newsletters to families
Worked with the Guidance Counselor on a program for Kindergarteners to teach kindness
Senior year experience project: Planned and implemented a new behavior management to help children
learn to become accountable for their actions and create a better learning environment for all students
to be successful
Created a website to keep parents involved and informed

Olentangy Local Schools: Special Education Preschool Classroom

Whitehall City Schools: Kae Avenue Elementary School Spring 2014: 2nd grade

Westerville City Schools:

o Pointview Elementary School Spring 2014: 4th and 5th grade Special Education
o Mark Twain Elementary School January 2014: 2nd grade
o Hanby Elementary Magnet School Fall 2013: 3rd grade
o Hanby Elementary Magnet School Fall 2012: 3rd grade
o Westerville Central High School Fall 2012: 9th grade Social Studies

Oakstone Academy:
o Fall 2013: Pre-K class including children on Autism Spectrum and peer models
Components within each placement
Planned lessons and taught all subject areas
Performed case studies to inform future instruction
Incorporated morning movers and brain breaks into classroom instruction
Created a behavior intervention plan
Practiced writing Individualized Education Plans and attended IEP meetings
Taught students technology skills including PowerPoint, Wordle, and Smart Board

OTHER RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Child Care Coordinator at Lord of Life Lutheran Church November 2016- Current
Care for up to 20 children during services (5 hours per week)

Child Care Provider (averaging 9 hours per week) September 2008 Fall 2016
Summers average of 40 hours per week
Ages: Newborn- 14 years

Tutor (2 hours per week) November 2012- Fall 2016

Elementary/ middle school aged students (math, reading, writing)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Elementary School Field Day Spring 2016
Planning activities for 100 Kindergarteners in local Elementary

Team Leader for Health and Activity Night at local Elementary School Spring 2016
Planned Activities for students to learn about keeping the body healthy
Coordinated local businesses to attend and promote how they help keep people healthy

Coach for Westerville Special Olympics Equestrian Team January 2015- Current
Participated in the creation of a Special Olympics Equestrian Team
Instructed athletes for 16 weeks
Coached two athletes at the Ohio State Special Olympics Competition
Wrote Grant for Therapeutic Riding Equipment Funding

Weekly Volunteer at Hanby Elementary School November 2012- May 2015

Teachers Aide
Work with individuals and small groups to introduce and supplement whole group instruction

Fall and Spring Community Service Plunge with Otterbein University 2012-2013
Assisted in improving the facilities of a Therapeutic Riding Center for children with disabilities
Worked in a Columbus Metropolitan Library to better the environment for children to learn

Otterbein Curriculum Committee August 2014- May 2015

Took part in University decisions to add or delete courses and programs

HONORS
Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma (ALD/ PES) Honor Society October 2013- Spring 2016

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Education Honor Society March 2014- Fall 2016
President 2015-2016 Academic Year
Vice President 2014-2015 Academic Year

Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society March 2015- Spring 2016

Torch and Key Honor Society Honorary Academic Recognition March 2015- Spring 2016

Deans List Fall 2012- Spring 2016