Allison Gross

(708)738-3612
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education (English as a Second Language)
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Linguistics
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
GPA 3.78/4.00 Deans List all semesters of attendance
Endorsed in English as a Second Language
Study abroad six months in Alicante, Spain

amgross2@asu.edu
May 2016
May 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
iTeachAZ Student Teacher
July 2015 - Present
iTeachAZ Teacher Preparation Program, Phoenix, Arizona
Facilitated lessons aligned to common core standards by collaborating with a mentor to successfully increase
students standardized testing scores
Infused technology into 5th grade English and Math lessons biweekly using laptops to effectively hold 100%
accountability and participation
iTeachAZ Student Teacher Intern
Osborn School District, Phoenix, Arizona
August 2014 December 2014
o lead group literature circles for departmentalized 5 th grade ELA class
o Assist with Parent Teach conferences
o Conducted a survey and research project to improve communication with the school and its families
Creighton School District, Phoenix, Arizona
Jan 2015 May 2015
o Lead small group instruction for math lesson to increase students math test scores
o Collaborate with mentor teacher to model standard English for 2 nd grade ELL students
Classroom Teacher Assistant Tempe, Arizona ASU Campus
Sept 2014 May 2015
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Guided children ages 2-5 to build self-problem solving skills and relationships with peers
Prepared morning snack for 50 children among daily tasks to set up for a smoother transitions through the day
Managed front desk and communicated with families in person and by phone to build stronger relationships
Summer Camp Counselor Tinley Park Park District Tinley Park, IL.
June-August 2011, 2013, 2014
Planned and facilitated themed activities in groups for 60 children ages 3-6yrs
Communicated with parents daily in person about their childs progress to build strong community
Education Volunteer in Spain Alicante, Spain
February May 2014
Volunteered 100+ hours in a school with students ages 3-18 learning English for their standardized exam
Assisted in a 4th grade class room (in Spanish and English)
Peer Mentor Teachers College Residential College Tempe, AZ
August 2012- May 2013
Created and executed a variety of programs to promote academic, professional and life skills at ASU
Mentored freshman residents individually and in groups to ensure first year success at ASU
Liaison between residents and Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College of ASU
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
Valley View Elementary School Volleyball Coach
ASU AECP conversation partner
Kappa Delta Pi (Educational Honor Society)
Vice President Teachers College Council
CERTIFICATIONS
Fingerprint Clearance Card, State of Arizona

August 2015 October 2015

September - December 2013
December 2012 December 2014
October 2011- December 2012
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Spanish Intermediate Proficiency

First aid, AED, CPR Certification, State of Illinois

Portuguese Beginner Proficiency