Alexander Meck, M. Ed. Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Design and deliver rigorous instruction encompassing math, writing, and reading while seamlessly integrating social studies and science into the curriculum.
• Develop and execute dynamic curriculum and learning activities informed by current research-based methods, tailored to meet students' diverse emotional, social, and cognitive learning needs.
• Conduct targeted small group classroom activities to accommodate varied learning styles, leveraging quantitative and qualitative data to refine teaching methodologies.
• Foster a culture of collaboration by working closely with colleagues to analyze student data, adapt instructional approaches, and ensure equitable access to grade-level content, effectively addressing achievement gaps.

• Re-aligned second-grade science learning units to integrate with new ELA thematic units.
• Revised science lessons to create connections with ELA content, reinforcing thematic learning across both subjects.
• Provided teachers with structured guidance to make meaningful cross-content connections between science and ELA.
• Supported a cohesive, interdisciplinary learning experience for students, linking science concepts to their ELA studies.

• Led the development and composition of the district-wide social studies curriculum tailored for second-grade students.
• Conducted meticulous research to guarantee curriculum resources' precision and contemporary relevance, integrating a spectrum of perspectives and fostering cultural consciousness.
• Orchestrated thorough testing of digital elements to verify seamless functionality, user-friendliness, and congruence with educational aims.
• Identified enhancement opportunities and guided iterative revisions to enhance accessibility for educators and students alike

• Directed a team of six curriculum writers in creating a comprehensive second-grade mathematics curriculum meticulously aligned with Common Core State Standards for the 2022-2023 academic year. This encompassed the.
• Collaborated with district-level instructional specialists, teachers, and administrators to identify content area requirements, introduce innovative instructional practices, and strategize professional development.
• Engaged in productive collaborative sessions with stakeholders to ensure project objectives were consistently achieved and sustained.

• Oversaw day to day operations of the Entertainment department by developing and coordinating daily schedules to ensure smooth operations of over 20 show performances a day
• Hired, trained, lead and coached a team of up to 65 associates, team leaders, supervisors, stage managers, and technicians
• Integrated effective training and development strategies based on educational methods to ensure both new and current team members are well equipped with skills and knowledge based on current industry demands
• Developed and maintained effective relations with all employees at various levels through recognizing and formally acknowledging outstanding performance

Allentown, PA

• Trained, coached and lead a team of up to fifteen associates, and managed up to seven retail locations at a time
• Integrated inclusive strategies to ensure work environments engage, and address the needs of diversity on the foundation of cultural competence
• Meet financial objectives by preparing annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzed variances, and initiated corrective actions
• Utilized information technology to record sales figures for data analysis and forward planning

Prospect Park, PA

• Spearheaded set design and construction initiatives for main stage productions, taking charge of conceptualization through to execution.
• Maintained open lines of communication with the director to ensure that all design elements harmonized seamlessly with the artistic vision.
• Led and participated in set installations, technical rehearsals, and strike sessions, ensuring smooth and efficient execution of each stage of production.

Master Of Education - Med, Curriculum And Instruction

Postgraduate Degree, Teacher Education And Professional Development

27 post-masters credits completed

Bachelor’S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching