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. - Manages client communications and field logistics.- Develops scopes of work, field instruments and protocols, and analysis plans… Show more 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. - Manages client communications and field logistics.- Develops scopes of work, field instruments and protocols, and analysis plans. - Facilitates in-person, virtual, and cognitive interviews. - Analyzes qualitative data using NVivo. - Drafts reports, literature reviews, and works with clients to develop deliverables tailored to their needs.-Develops and coordinates proposals in pursuit of business development.- experienced recruiter, site development coordinator, and project manager. Currently Working On:Out of school time (OST) initiatives with the Youth Development and Supportive Learning Environments practice area. Bishop leads and supports qualitative tasks through the project lifecycle. She is the qualitative lead for a variety of state 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) program evaluation projects. In this role, she develops interview/focus group protocols and analysis plans, manages the recruitment, interview, analysis, and reporting teams, communicates progress to the client, and supports reporting design and execution. Her work results in insights and recommendations related to programmatic quality and improvement. Bishop is also the fidelity of implementation lead on a large coaching and teacher professional development project utilizing the CLASS-S and MyTeachingPartner model, measuring student-teacher engagement. She manages data collection and analysis teams and communicates findings to the program provider for continuous improvement. Show less

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 visit logistics, developed coding frameworks and plans, and prepared client deliverables. I enjoy working on research teams and helping to… Show more 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 visit logistics, developed coding frameworks and plans, and prepared client deliverables. I enjoy working on research teams and helping to leverage or develop individual skills. I also bring a culturally relevant lens to every project with a focus on cultural relativism and equity. Show less

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 • 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 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 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 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 Show less

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 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 • Collected data and conducted qualitative analysis to evaluate the relation between Eramat and the local culture • Entered data into Excel spreadsheets and expanded fieldnotes to compile information for future studies• Led debrief sessions with translators/team members and wrote-up progress reports Construction and Business Review (Interns constructed a Maasai house and worked at Selenkay Camp to evaluate business design, strategies, and trouble-shooting): Lent a hand with preliminary construction and building supply retrieval; took daily photos of building site and recorded camp activities in a journal; organized site internship activities in a PowerPoint. Show less

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 submit plan including financial advisors, supervisors, and marketing department- Met strict deadlines- Gave timely… Show more 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 submit plan including financial advisors, supervisors, and marketing department- Met strict deadlines- Gave timely reports and updates- Learned unfamiliar software and data formats- Kept confidential records- Drafted and reviewed company announcements Job Descriptions and Profiles - Worked with various employees and company HR to document and produce job descriptions to be compped for expansion and business transition- Thoroughly researched various positions to compose accurate descriptions - Formatted and drafted over 30 position profilesProcesses and Procedural Documentation- Coordinated with business departments to document procedures and processes to create “how-to” documents to ensure smooth business transitions for new hires- Interviewed and observed employees at work to accurately document procedural steps- Reviewed and tested procedures with employees- Aided in drafting, revising, organizing, and formatting over 150 procedural documents Show less

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 Maasai Communities: Facilitated gaming sessions; tookabundant notes on observances; transcribed dialogue; presented with… Show more 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 Maasai Communities: Facilitated gaming sessions; tookabundant notes on observances; transcribed dialogue; presented with ERAMAT! Team atFaculty Research Day (October 2012) and the JMU Africana Studies Conference (October 2012). Show less

Masters In Applied Anthropology

Bachelor Of Science