Alexandra (Sasha) Bordell

20937 41st Place South #G202 SeaTac, WA 98198

(703)-581-8712sashabordell@gmail.com-- http://sashabordellportfolio.weebly.com/

EDUCATION
Honors B.S., Elementary Education May 2014
University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah
Community Engaged Scholar, Bennion Center (completed 400 hours of community service,
developed and implemented a plan to decrease absenteeism at Newman Elementary)

CERTIFICATION
Utah Elementary Teaching License K-6, Level 2 May 2017
ESL Endorsement for the State of Utah May 2017

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
John C. Fremont Elementary, Granite School District June 2015-May 2017
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1 Grade Teacher Taylorsville, UT
Collaborated with first grade team to differentiate and plan instruction to meet students needs
Conducted explicit interventions for students below grade level and referred students to Special
Education as needed
Taught explicit small group instruction including leveled readers to build fluency, Words Their
Way, and Imagine Learning computer program
Started PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) and developed school-wide discipline
expectations with the PBIS team
Created PBIS Posters with expectations to be displayed in the school
Created blending PowerPoints for Wonders McGraw-Hill Reading Program
Used Common Formative Assessments to guide math instruction
Mentored student teacher from BYU Idaho from August 2015-December 2015
Used Chomebooks and iPads in small group rotations

Roosevelt Elementary, Granite School District August 2014-June 2015

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2 Grade Teacher Salt Lake City, UT
Committed member to supporting SIG Grant Goals in a Focus Title I school
Participated in PLCs twice weekly
Used data to drive instruction by using benchmark assessments and exit tickets as formative
assessments
Completed coaching cycles with Instructional and Literacy Coach
Implemented consistent and strong classroom management skills by creating a supportive
environment emphasizing on procedures
Created a weekly newsletter and weekly planner to collaborate with parents
Differentiated instruction in small groups with ELLs including refugees by using SIOP
Collaborated with grade level to plan activities and prepare for Quarterly Benchmarks
Integrated the arts by working with the Opera by Children Program. Students created their own
Opera by writing the words, painting the scenery, creating costumes and performing for the school
and parents
Used ST Math to increase student achievement in numeracy
Integrated technology in the classroom by using laptops for SuccessMaker and ST Math
Pleasant Green Elementary, Granite School District August 2013-March 2014
Student Teacher Magna, Utah
Taught a 2nd grade class at an at risk school, differentiated instruction by creating small groups for
guided reading groups
Created Acts of Kindness Service Project to teach importance of being kind to classmates and Pen
pals with community senior center to improve writing skills
Developed classroom management plan that focuses on procedures and created a supportive
discipline plan that gives students ownership in behavior
Integrated dance, music and art in lessons to create higher engagement
Created Literacy Bags, All About Maps aligned to the Common Core State Standards
Newman Elementary, Salt Lake School District August 2012-May 2013
Paraprofessional in Early Childhood Department Salt Lake City, Utah
Worked as an aide in a preschool classroom at a Title I school. Attended 28 hours of Professional
Development, created lesson plans from Utahs Early Childhood Core Standards, lead small groups,
assessed students.
Highland Park Elementary, Salt Lake School District Fall 2011
Next Steps Reading Tutor Salt Lake City, Utah
Taught reading to 5th grader using Next Steps, resulting in increased fluency and accuracy
Northwest Middle School, Salt Lake School District Spring 2012
Higher Steps Tutor Salt Lake City, Utah
Taught reading to an ESL student using Higher Steps, resulting in increased academic performance
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Professional References

Dr. Paul McCarty
Principal, John C. Fremont Elementary
C: 801-244-3326

Joan Petersen
Literacy Coach, John C. Fremont Fremont Elementary
C: 801-897-8748

Sharla Beverly
Literacy Coach, Diamond Ridge Elementary
C: 801-803-4127