Alysha

Staggers
128 Bruaw Drive York, PA 17406
(717)424-5957
alyshastaggers@gmail.com

Education
Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA June 2017
Master of Science in Education: Classroom Technology GPA: 4.0

Millersville University, Millersville, PA May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Prek-4 GPA: 3.83

Certifications
Pennsylvania Department of Education Level II Certificate
Pennsylvania Department of Education Level I Certificate

Teaching Experience
First Grade Teacher August 2014-Present
Paradise Elementary School, Spring Grove Area School District, Thomasville, PA
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Assess, record, and communicate student progress
• Balance whole-group, small-group, & individual instruction to accommodate different academic
levels & learning styles
• Design and implement behavior modification system
• Create a pleasant, inviting classroom atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure


Anchored Placement/Student Teaching, 1st grade August 2013-May 2014
Roundtown Elementary School, Central York School District, York, PA
• Completed six consecutive weeks of solo teaching
• Planned and implemented age appropriate activities for twenty three first-graders
• Conducted daily small group instruction for guided reading
• Differentiated instruction for small groups for three math units
• Performed daily individual instruction in writing
• Taught daily whole group instructions for mathematic, phonics, shared reading, and science
• Implemented token economy classroom management technique

Junior Block, Early Childhood Placement: One-year-old Room Spring 2013

Wee Care Day School, Lancaster PA
• Developed and carried out one lesson per week, focusing on physical, emotional, social, and
intellectual development

Junior Block, Special Education Placement: Autistic Support Classroom Fall 2012
Landisville Middle School, Hempfield School District, Lancaster, PA
 • Observed alongside teachers as they worked with students one-on-one to better understand the
student’s development

Philadelphia Immersion Seminar, 3rd grade Summer 2012

Lowell Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA
• Designed a week’s worth of lessons about Israel to prepare for “countries showcase.”
• Facilitated daily routines, such as the morning routine, bathroom breaks, walking in the hallway,
etc.
Sophomore Block, 3rd grade Spring 2012
Hamilton Elementary School, Lancaster, PA
• Taught vocabulary lesson, incorporating a total participation technique with the use of
whiteboards, to prepare for unfamiliar words in the assigned text

Freshman Year, Pre-K Fall 2010
Elm Avenue Early Childhood Center, Lancaster, PA
• Observed and kept weekly journals to reflect on new experiences and knowledge gained while in
the classroom
Related Experiences
Study Buddies Spring 2011-Spring 2013
Millersville University, Lancaster, PA
• Worked one-on-one with same student for three years on homework once a week

Resident Assistant August 2011-May 2012

Millersville University, Lancaster, PA
• Created a sense of community in residence halls through decorations and programs
• Served office Duty and took tours of the building weekly

Internship in 2nd Grade Spring 2010

Stony Brook Elementary School, York, PA
• Led small group instruction and wrote observations

Junior Achievement 2006-2010

Central York School District, York, PA
• Taught Junior Achievement Lessons in k-3 classrooms in Central York, centered on the themes of
“ourselves,” “our families,” and “our communities.”

Work Experience
Marino’s Pizza and Pasta House November 2008-Present
Host/Server
• Waited on customers in a casual dining setting
• Developed effective communication skills and multitasking capabilities
• Addressed patron concerns and inquiries through effective communication