Alyssa

Pritchett Ramos da Silva

704 East Oakmont Ave. Orange, CA 92867 (U.S. address)
Rua Arlindo Veiga dos Santos, 50 AP 182 BL 1
São Paulo, SP, Brazil 04671-300
| C: +5511940159300 |
apritchett105@gmail.com ; alyssapr@usc.edu


Credentials & Accomplishments
• B.A. in History, Minor in Education from UCLA (2013)
• California Teaching Credential – Single Subject Social Studies (2016)
o Pre-K through young adult
• 4+ years of teaching experience in secondary education
o AP Modern World History and ELA
• Master of Arts in Teaching at USC (2016)
• TESOL Certified (Teaching English as a Second Language)
• Bilingual (English and Portuguese)
• 10 years coaching experience
• All-American and NCAA champion in gymnastics

Education
Master of Arts in Teaching, USC – Los Angeles, CA
B.A. in History, Minor in Education, UCLA – Los Angeles, CA

Teaching Experience
Secondary Humanities Teacher at Pan American Christian Academy – São Paulo, Brazil
[American international school accredited by SACS]
• Design curriculum, lesson objectives, and assessments that meet all Common Core & AP College Board
standards
• Differentiate lesson objectives, resources, and assessments for a wide spectrum of learners [ELLs, students
with IEPs/special needs, and high-achieving (equivalent of GATE) students] through appropriate scaffolding
and extension activities
• Foster student-centered learning environment through culturally responsive teaching
• Collaborate and modify instruction on a weekly basis with colleagues, administrators, and professionals
• Consider school/district contexts of a diverse student body in order to create a positive and respectful
learning environment
• Participate in PD workshops and innovate new ideas in PD groups
• Participate in secondary, department, curriculum, and student concerns meetings on a monthly basis
• Teach an AP level course, which requires extensive instruction planning, revising, and goal setting
• Facilitate STUCO (student body leadership for middle school) meetings and help organize events
• Meet with middle and high school students weekly in small groups for character development / mentorship
• Analyze student data from school/district standardized testing to track student progress, set goals, and
inform instruction
• Communicate weekly with parents and students via Plus Portals, email, Microsoft teams, and social media
accounts.
• Conduct student-led PTS (Parent, Teacher, Student) meetings each semester to present student portfolio and
reassess learning goals



704 east Oakmont Ave. Orange, CA 92867 (U.S. address)
apritchett105@gmail.com ; alyssapr@usc.edu

Professional Objectives
• To foster a positive learning environment with teacher care, enthusiasm, and attentiveness to school contexts
• To help all ELLs achieve mastery in English by integrating background knowledge and skills from their home
language
• To incorporate a metacognitive focus in the curriculum so students learn to take ownership of their learning
process
• To integrate a myriad of good teaching practices along with my own teaching style in order to develop a truly
student-centered approach to learning
• To become a master teacher that can effectively mentor and guide new teachers
• To improve my knowledge and integration of curriculum development and pursue a EdD in that focus field
• To develop a well-designed PBL curriculum
• To gain training in, implement, and lead workshops in restorative justice strategies in my school/district

Professional Accomplishments
• My AP Modern World History students hold a 90% pass rate with an average of a 4/5 (global average is 2.88) for
both 2019 and 2020. 55% of my students in 2020 received a perfect score of a 5.
• My ELA 7th grade students achieved the highest school class average growth percentage for middle school
standardized test scores (NWEA MAP) in 2018 & 2019. In addition, their average score percentage and
growth percentage were both higher than the U.S. national average in the categories of math, English
proficiency and reading comprehension.

Professional Development & Leadership
• Facilitated PLC group focused on bilingual integration of project-based learning and led multiple
presentations on project-based learning in 2021
• Facilitated 2 school-wide workshops on blended learning and digital tools 2020
• Mentor Leader 2020-present
• Member of Professional Development Committee 2020-present
• ACSI certification 2019
• AASSA conference 2017
• ACSI conference 2017, 2019
• NWEA MAP Professional Learning Workshop 2018
• Advanced Placement College Board Summer Institute 2018
• Student-Mentor Leader 2016-2020
• Facilitator in STUCO (middle school student body)
• Soccer, Futsal, and Strength and Conditioning Coach 2017-2019
• Participated in Walk-a-thon and clothing / food drive charity events 2016-2020

Past Related Work Experience
Student-Teaching (Patrick Henry Middle School – 7th & 8th grade Social Studies) – Granada Hills, CA
• Taught 7th/8th grade social studies class for one school year (2015-2016)
• Observed and taught 4 times a week in collaboration with the host teacher
• Incorporated various student-centered learning pedagogical approaches
• Worked with an average of 30 students per class, 6 classes per day
Head Coach of T&T Gymnastics Team at Waller’s Gym Jam Academy – Santa Clarita, CA:
• Applied my own high-level collegiate gymnastics experiences and insight (25 years) to my coaching practice
• Responsible for organizing daily, weekly, & monthly lesson plans / goals for the athletes of all levels / ages.
• Maintained discipline and time-management skills to ensure athletes complete workouts in a timely manner.
• Taught my athletes the importance of a positive mentality and cooperation through different mental
strengthening activities.
704 east Oakmont Ave. Orange, CA 92867 (U.S. address)
apritchett105@gmail.com ; alyssapr@usc.edu

• Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning, goals, classroom
management, student motivation and engaging learning activities for both gymnastics (through USAG
gymnastics courses) as well as educationally in my master’s program at USC.
• Employed assessment tools & strategies I have learned in my MAT program to improve instruction methods.
• Facilitated activities that developed students’ physical, emotional, and social growth.
• Used positive reinforcement strategies to redirect poor behavior.
• Worked with an average of 15 students per class.
• My gymnasts achieved top placements in State, Regional, and National competitions in the United States.

Hobbies/Interests
• Gymnastics, soccer, and fitness training
• Hiking and nature
• Reading
• Traveling
• Learning new languages and cultures
• Youth ministry and community outreaches