1. David Alger
3 Campus Place #1D, Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583
Phone: 617-851-7364 E-Mail: Dalger7811@gmail.com
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Certification
New York State Certification
 Middle School Generalist, Grades 5-9 9/2010
 Students with Disabilities Generalist, Grades 7-12 9/2012
 Teaching Experience
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media, Bronx, N.Y. 9/2012-present
English Language Arts Teacher, Grades 7 & 8
 Teach 7th and 8Th grade English Language Arts Common Core aligned curriculum
 Developed and teach a New York State Common Core Standards aligned literacy curriculum
 Implemented and designed New York State Common Core Standards aligned task
 Monitored student progress using various forms of data and use differentiated instruction and Universal
Design for Learning to move student progress
 Worked with a consultant from Writing Matters, Generation Ready and the Middle School Quality Initiative to
implement a reading curriculum based on strategy instruction
 Created a culture of reading by allowing daily opportunities for independent reading and maintaining a
diverse and intriguing classroom library for students of all levels
 Conducted daily reading and writing workshops
 Maintained excellent classroom management skills, evidenced an ability to keep students on task and
facilitate parent communication
Sacred Heart High School, Yonkers, N.Y.
English Teacher, Grade 9-12 2/11-6/12
 Designed and implemented lessons with on expository writing, reading comprehension, word skills, note-
taking skills and inference skills
 Used technology, such as Blackboard, to engage students in peer learning activities, facilitate discussion and
to give evaluative feedback to students including identifying ways to maintain progress and overcome
difficulties
Stepinac High School, White Plains, N.Y.
English Teacher, Grade 10-11
School Newspaper Coordinator 9/2007-6/2010
 Taught 10th and 11th Grade English and Honors British Literature

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 Developed lessons and classroom activities that emphasized critical thinking, critical reflection, the
development of written and verbal communication skills and preparation for the New York State Regents
exam in English.
 Worked cooperatively and productively as a team member to planningand supporting instruction
 Supervise student newspaper editorial team and worked with students on layout and design
Intermediate School 174,Bronx, N.Y.
English Teacher, Grade 9-12 9/2004-6/2007
 Taught sixth and eighth grade English Language Arts
 Taught in an 8th grade Inclusion classroom and co-planned all major subjects
 Worked with the schools lowest third to improve academic achievement
 Developed English lesson plans in line with the national curriculum and met curriculum standards
 Delivered engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students across all Key Stages and utilized
learning technology in the planning and delivery of lessons.
 Evaluated the students’ class work and assignments: Graded tests, essays, reports and other assignments –
Regularly provided students with feedback in line with the faculty assessment systems
Administrative Experience
Stepinac High School, White Plains, N.Y.
Assistant Dean of Students 9/2008-6/2010
 Responsible for managing parent teacher meetings and parent engagement
 Develop, manage and oversee school attendance policies and compliance
 Meet with students on a regular basis to develop and monitor behavioral and academic goal-directed
contracts.
Manhattanville College, Purchase, N.Y.
English Curriculum Coordinator, MPALS Program 6/2006-5/2008
 Develop and implement a college campus based ELA enrichment curriculum for low income students
 Facilitate field trips targeted to support and enrich instruction
 Coach and mentor students and engaged families
Education
M.A. Teaching/Secondary Education/English, Manhattanville College, Purchase, N.Y. 5/2007
B.A. English Literature, Curry College, Milton, MA. 5/2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, PageMaker, In-Paint Design, Newspaper Layout Design, Coaching and Crisis Management

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