Aalisa Blackwood

Education
Towson University (Towson, Maryland) December 2016
Bachelor of Science in History

The University of Arizona (Tucson, Arizona) May 2020

Masters in Secondary Education

Professional Experience
Flowing Wells High School May 2019-May 2020
Masters Teaching Candidate
• Taught 11th grade U.S History thematically at a Title I high school.
• Managed 3 classes with 30 or more students.
• Motivated students with innovative lesson plans.
• Participated in IEP meetings and helped to implement individualized special education
interventions.
• Collaborated with coworkers to develop lesson plans

Peace Corps The Gambia

Teacher Trainer May 2016 -May 2019
• Facilitated literacy and library trainings for 15 teachers, teaching grades k-6.
• Evaluated program effectiveness encompassing 10 teachers and 150 students.
• Managed school wide limited recourse trainings.
• Prepared a barrier analysis on the use of mosquito nets in Gambian villages.
• Acted as the monitoring and evaluating coordinator of the Peace Corps the Gambia malaria task
force.
• Created a school wide training on establishing a safe and secure learning environment.
• Acted as the literacy representative for the Central River Region of the Gambia.
• Collaborated with other volunteers in the facilitation of a malaria prevention camp.
• Acted a safety and security warden for 10 volunteers.
• Collaborated on the preparation of a young female empowerment camp.

The Goddard School Bare Hills, Maryland

Assistant Teacher August 2016 – May 2017
• Acted as an assistant teacher for ages infant to pre school.
• Created daily educational art activities.
• Worked to provided a safe and secure learning environment.

Bas Melech Performing Arts Program Pikesville, Maryland

Coach January 2015- May 2017
 • Employed as a gymnastics coach.
• Facilitated a summer camp combining art and gymnastics.
• Maintained a modest and safe environment for the Jewish orthodox girls that attended the gym.
• Managed special events for youths with special needs.

Fitness Fun and Games Baltimore, Maryland

Child Care Provider August 2014-August 2016
• Worked with grades 4-8 in a Baltimore city school before and after care program.
• Created homework and arts clubs.
• Facilitated field days incorporating learning initiatives for about 120 students in all grades.
• Established a girls club focused on reinforcing healthy body image, confidence and creativity.

Peace Corps Pre-Service Training (The Gambia) May 2017

• Intensive 3 month field based training consisting of 140 hours of language training, 110 hours of
technical training (teacher trainer, education), and 70 hours of cross-cultural training.
• Lived and interacted successfully with a Gambian host family during community-based training.

Specialized Skills & Trainings

• Computers: Proficient in Microsoft Power Point, Word, and Publisher.
• Certification Programs: American Disabilities ACT (ADA) training, Emergency Preparedness in
Child Care, The Magic of Play, and Active or Hyperactive. First aide and CPR certified.