1. Alexis Gearhart
696 Bridge Road Akron, Ohio 44312
Phone: 330-703-5448  E-Mail: amgearhart93@gmail.com
Education
The University of Akron August 2012-Present
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, May 2016
Major GPA: 4.00 Overall GPA: 3.97
Licensure: Ohio Early Childhood Educator Age 3- Grade 3
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Rootstown Elementary School, 2nd
Grade January 2016-Present
- Created unique daily lessons and unit plans
- Diversified lessons to meet the different needs of each student
- Worked with small groups of students with varying needs of instruction in reading and math
- Implemented hands-on and technology rich learning activities to engage students in their learning
- Collaborated with three second grade teachers on weekly lesson plans
Math Tutor and Teacher Assistant, Redeemer Christian School January 2013-January 2016
- Collaborated with the primary teacher to prepare for daily lessons and activities in a variety of grade levels
(pre-k-2nd
)
- Completed weekly reading running records, weekly AIMSWeb progress monitoring, and quarterly STAR
Reading and STAR Math progress reports
- Worked with small groups of students on similar reading levels to help them grasp new and developmentally
appropriate ideas
- Identified specific needs and deficits in math with students ages five through fourteen
- Planned weekly lessons to bridge gaps in math for my fourteen students
- Participated with a team of other colleagues in service plan goal creation for my students
- Monitored student’s progress on Service Plan goals, and sent quarterly reports home to families to discuss
progress and concerns
Professional Development January 2013-Present
- National Lutheran School Association yearly conferences for early childhood educators
- G.A.M.E.S (Greater Akron Math Educators Society) Member

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- Monthly Staff Meetings at Rootstown Elementary School, meetings often had particular themes for enhancing
the classroom such as gifted students and differentiating lessons
- Rootstown professional development meetings
- The University of Akron’s professional development sessions on co-teaching and its’ benefits
Related Experience
Pampered Pets, Business Owner and Operator 2015-Present
- Created and opened business for pet and house sitting needs
- Organize a schedule for employees and clients
- Conduct research on rates to remain competitive
- Update and store client information in a professional and private manner
- Operate a business page online with interesting facts and clients experience
Bourn Academy of Dance, Dance Teacher 2006-Present
- Teach tap, jazz, and acrobatic dance to children from toddlers through six years of age with a dance studio in
which I danced competitively for 19 years
- Work on a website called Studio Director in which finances, family information, and class information is
stored and organized
- Share information with families regarding upcoming events and billing
Strickland’s Frozen Custard, Assistant Manager March 2011-Present
- Manage a team of teens and young adults to interact politely and efficiently with all customers
- Make ice cream each day, open and perform a morning cleaning of the store, prepare all registers with
money
- Monitor the hygiene of the crew and store
Redeemer Lutheran Church Soup Kitchen, Volunteer Fall 2013-Present
- Cook and serve warm meals to struggling people in the community
- Organize the team of volunteers to accomplish service
- Collect and organize donations to make available to the attendees
Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday School, Volunteer 2007-2014

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- Planned and coordinated all lessons, crafts, songs, and snacks weekly for a large class that included children,
ages three to six
Akron Children’s Hospital, Summer Volunteer Summer 2011
- Spent time with children whose parents were not able to be at their bedsides
- Worked with children in the post-surgical care area tending to their various needs
- Ran errands for hospital departments in need such as the pharmacy, medical records, etc.
Skills Highlight
- Wonderful with children of all ages
- Responsible with all commitments
- Excellent communication skills
- Dedicated to goals
- Exceptional technological skills
- Creative thinker and problem-solver
- Able to incorporate the imagination and ideas of others
- Lead by example with others and following by choice
- Confident as an individual leader or as a team player
- Great time managements skills