Alyssa Block Email & Phone Number

Belmont, Ma

English teacher for grades 9, 10, and 12.

Somerville, Ma

• Co-teach sophomore English courses and lead lessons on critical reading, characterization, analytical skills, thematic ideas, and MCAS study skills, in accordance with the Common Core State Standards and in preparation for the 10th-grade ELA MCAS• Utilize formative assessment data to create and lead weekly small-group breakouts to work with our lower-performing students • Co-plan lessons on reading comprehension and thematic analysis and attend professional development on… Show more • Co-teach sophomore English courses and lead lessons on critical reading, characterization, analytical skills, thematic ideas, and MCAS study skills, in accordance with the Common Core State Standards and in preparation for the 10th-grade ELA MCAS• Utilize formative assessment data to create and lead weekly small-group breakouts to work with our lower-performing students • Co-plan lessons on reading comprehension and thematic analysis and attend professional development on differentiating instruction• Observe my mentor and fellow SHS teachers and reflect on how I can apply and adapt teaching practices I see to my own craft Show less

Oakland, California

Communications, Operations, and Resource Development-Create professional development resources and training guides for Aspire teachers, principals, and administrative staff-Produce written content for Aspire’s website and perform design and technical updates on a daily basis-Design organizational graphics using Microsoft Publisher-Pilot Swivl video observations at Aspire schools, to increase the rate at which this video technology is used in classrooms for professional… Show more Communications, Operations, and Resource Development-Create professional development resources and training guides for Aspire teachers, principals, and administrative staff-Produce written content for Aspire’s website and perform design and technical updates on a daily basis-Design organizational graphics using Microsoft Publisher-Pilot Swivl video observations at Aspire schools, to increase the rate at which this video technology is used in classrooms for professional development, student engagement, and behavior management -Tackle social justice issues, teacher development, and educational success for our diverse student population in team meetings-Research and recommend updates for Aspire’s teammate survey to better serve and engage our teachers and teammates Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Collaborate with other counselors to create a welcoming and safe environment for the high school camp students• Assist camp administrators and fellow leadership staff to ensure the camp can function smoothly• Plan music-related icebreakers, activities, and games during each two-week camp session for large and small groups• Facilitate daily camp activities and safely guide students to and from their various activities in a timely manner• Perfect interpersonal communication… Show more • Collaborate with other counselors to create a welcoming and safe environment for the high school camp students• Assist camp administrators and fellow leadership staff to ensure the camp can function smoothly• Plan music-related icebreakers, activities, and games during each two-week camp session for large and small groups• Facilitate daily camp activities and safely guide students to and from their various activities in a timely manner• Perfect interpersonal communication skills and employ conflict resolution skills if necessary Show less

Berkeley, Ca

• Maintain a working knowledge of the Senior Gift Campaign and assisted 2015 committee efforts to raise over $90,000• Generate all publicity materials to market our Senior Gift Campaign and our events to the UC Berkeley student body• Manage all social media accounts and utilize them to promote our events, garner new followers, and provide campaign updates to the Berkeley community• Work alongside university coordinators to facilitate our campaign efforts and plan our big donor… Show more • Maintain a working knowledge of the Senior Gift Campaign and assisted 2015 committee efforts to raise over $90,000• Generate all publicity materials to market our Senior Gift Campaign and our events to the UC Berkeley student body• Manage all social media accounts and utilize them to promote our events, garner new followers, and provide campaign updates to the Berkeley community• Work alongside university coordinators to facilitate our campaign efforts and plan our big donor events Show less

Uc Berkeley

-Lead 90-minute campus tours for prospective students and admitted students and their families, high school groups, and campus departmental guests-Contribute weekly to the campus ambassador blog by writing about campus events and history. Work can be found: https://beartalk.berkeley.edu-Staff the UC Berkeley Visitor's Center and guide campus guests towards campus resources -Staff the campus bell tower and ensure visitors can experience this historical campus landmark -Further… Show more -Lead 90-minute campus tours for prospective students and admitted students and their families, high school groups, and campus departmental guests-Contribute weekly to the campus ambassador blog by writing about campus events and history. Work can be found: https://beartalk.berkeley.edu-Staff the UC Berkeley Visitor's Center and guide campus guests towards campus resources -Staff the campus bell tower and ensure visitors can experience this historical campus landmark -Further customer service skills for in-person, email, and telephone communication Show less

Berkeley, Ca

• Designed flyers and posters on Adobe Photoshop to publicize committee events for our four spirit weeks • Brainstormed ideas with fellow committee members to craft spirit week themes and developed plans to market these events to the campus community as well as to university alumni• Coordinated with campus departments and other campus groups to widen the reach of our publicity• Organized committee-wide marketing efforts to advertise our events and organization on Sproul… Show more • Designed flyers and posters on Adobe Photoshop to publicize committee events for our four spirit weeks • Brainstormed ideas with fellow committee members to craft spirit week themes and developed plans to market these events to the campus community as well as to university alumni• Coordinated with campus departments and other campus groups to widen the reach of our publicity• Organized committee-wide marketing efforts to advertise our events and organization on Sproul Plaza• Managed our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts by posting meeting reminders, creating and marketing our events, and crafting social media contests to draw greater support for our group • Maintained our committee website and updated it to reflect recent and upcoming committee news and events• Led the marketing subcommittee for 2014-2015, and was a member of the subcommittee from 2012-present Show less

Uc Berkeley

-Supported Letters and Science students by listening to their questions and directing them towards appropriate academic resources-Acquired customer support skills -Led academic planning workshops for students within the college twice each semester

Master'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters

Teacher Education Program Pursuing credential in teaching secondary English

Bachelor’S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters, High Honors

Activities and Societies: University of California Rally Committee Senior Gift Committee University of California Women's Chorale BUILD.

Bachelor’S Degree, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution, High Honors

Activities and Societies: UC Rally Committee, Campus Ambassadors, UC Women's Chorale, Senior Gift Committee, BUILD, SAGE, SLC tutors

International Journalism, Global Communications And Politics

Summer study abroad program through UC Education Abroad Program. Courses in International Journalism and Global Politics & Communications/