Alexandra Bishop, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Overview:Deputy director and task lead of multi-year, large and small-scale evaluations and research studies. Areas of experience: educator preparation and instruction, teacher leadership and career pathways, afterschool and OST program implementation and evaluation. Leads and manages cross-functional teams to achieve research and evaluation goals..

Austin, Texas Area

I supported qualitative research and evaluation projects across varying topics including: teacher effectiveness, teacher preparation, teacher leadership, social and emotional learning, and higher education student success initiatives. I designed data collection and analysis plans, developed and employed focus group and interview protocols, coordinated site.

Austin, Texas

Denton, Texas

Assisted in curriculum development and class management for an upper level anthropology course, Maya Cultures, American Culture, and Pacific Islands and Cultures. Performance and attendance trackingGraded tests, student essays, and projects

Denton, Texas

• Worked for the Public Affairs and Community Service Advising Office conducting a needs assessment of office activities, programs, and operations
• Compiled and analyzed student card swipe data to determine office visit patterns
• Conducted interviews with advisors and staff about office workflow and service expectations
• Observed office hours to monitor daily service flux and office traffic frequency- Presented findings and recommendations in both a formal… Show more
• Observed office hours to monitor daily service flux and office traffic frequency- Presented findings and recommendations in both a formal written report and presentation Show less

James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA

• Worked on a culturally anchored and sustainable strategy game with Dr. Jennifer Coffman, Dr. Michael Deaton, and Jacob Mayiani
• Co-field-tested Eramat to evaluate its success and shortcomings as an educational and problem- solving tool
• Restructured and revised game materials to troubleshoot design, rules, and system
• Co-published two articles featured in Anthropology News: American Anthropological Association and Proceedings of the 31st International Conference: System… Show more Worked on a culturally anchored and sustainable.
• Co-published two articles featured in Anthropology News: American Anthropological Association and Proceedings of the 31st International Conference: System Dynamics Society
• Co-presented at several conferences: The 4th Annual Africana Studies Interdisciplinary Conference; James Madison University Faculty Research Day 2012; James Madison University Passport Event March 2013; NASAGA 2014.

Kenya, Africa

• Researcher & Camp Assistant: Summer 2013 (5 weeks)—JMU Kenya Field School, Kenya, AfricaERAMAT! (A board game simulator created to model pastoralism and Maasai culture among Maasai communities in Southern Kenya):
• Re-launched Eramat back into the field to test revisions
• Organized and facilitated games while working with translators and participants of various age groups
• Interviewed locals to gain opinions about Eramat and become updated on events affecting the area
• … Show more Researcher & Camp Assistant: Summer 2013 (5 weeks)—JMU Kenya Field School, Kenya, AfricaERAMAT! (A board game simulator created to model pastoralism and Maasai culture among Maasai communities in Southern.
• Collected data and conducted qualitative analysis to evaluate the relation between Eramat and the local culture

Floyd, VA

Business and Operational Plan Documentation- Coordinated with director to complete a business plan discussing the business’ structure, values, competition, opportunities, expansion, and financials.- Drafted each section of the plan and submitted for review- Researched market and industry background- Coordinated with various professionals to prepare and.

Montgomery County, Virginia

• Responded to on-call job opportunities to fill in for full-time employees unable to be present
• Followed lesson plans provided by staff members and improvised when lesson plans were not present or detailed
• Managed classrooms of various ages and grade levels including special education
• Provided detailed reports for returning teachers

Harrisonburg, VA

Met weekly with returning students on academic suspension to tutor and mentor themtowards good academic standing; created comprehensive lesson plans; and reported progress to supervisors.

Kenya, Africa

Guided Field Study: Detailed observations; took copious field notes; conducted interviewswith Maasai communities; drew conclusions from data analysis; presented findings to MelepoHills staff and field school students; documented experience in a write-up.ERAMAT!—A Board Game Simulator to Promote Discussion and Insights aboutSustainable Practices in Kenyan.

Masters In Applied Anthropology

Bachelor Of Science