Alyssa Hale is applying for a kindergarten teaching position with the Fairview School District. She has 7 years of experience teaching preschool, public elementary school, and high school language arts. Hale is organized, flexible, and interested in combining social and academic learning to engage students. She has received several endorsements and training in areas like reading, English language learners, response to intervention, and various curriculum programs. Hale aims to address all learners' needs, use constructive and innovative teaching methods, and motivate students by showing enthusiasm for learning. Colleagues describe her as well-organized, disciplined, innovative, and respected, while students see her as kind, caring, respectful, and calm.

1. Alyssa Hale
Video Interview
Fairview School District:
Kindergarten Position
Haleal@live.com
239-313-9808

2. About ME!
Alyssa Hale
• I have taught for the last 7 years
• Public Elementary Setting
• Preschool Teacher
• High School Language Arts

3. Interest in Fairview
• Lifelong learners
• Promote academic excellence
• Advocate athletics and the arts
• A variety of lessons
• Embrace diversity
• Learn from others
• Have achievable goals
• Be honest
• Give and gain respect

4. Personality Traits
• Organized
• Flexible
• Combine social and academic learning
• Engaged in learning
• Interested in the world around them
• On the path to academic success

5. Experience and Trainings
• Preschool teacher within the Millcreek Township School District (MTSD)
• Gifted Endorsement (FL)
• Reading Specialist K-12 (FL/PA)
• English Language Learners Endorsement (FL)
• Response to Intervention Presenter
• Spalding Phonics Conference
• Write Traits Training
• Reading First Academy
• Scholastic System 44 & Read 180
• 6 + 1 Write Traits Training
• Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Florida Treasures Reading Program Orientation
• EnVisions/Investigations Math Training
• Angel, DyKnow 5.3, Mimio AverMedia document camera with Epson projector
• System 44, Read 180, Animoto, Prezi, eInstruction CPS clickers and Flip
Videos, Discovery Education Science Techbook, United Streaming
• Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher.

6. Entry Plan• Address the needs of all learners
• Classroom management is a collaborative effort
• Students can take a constructivist approach
• Learn new things
• Apply their knowledge in fun and innovative ways
• Humor
• Interest in helping students reach and exceed their potential
• An ability to motivate students by showing enthusiasm for learning
• An aptitude for helping students develop their strengths
• An acceptance for social and scholastic diversity
• An understanding of and ability to implement instructional tactics
• A positive learning environment
• Effective management techniques
• Knowledge of the curriculum
• The ability to present material in a meaningful and innovative way.
• Dress and act in a professional manner
• Abide by the school mission statement
• Keep an eye out for the well-being of students
• Make yourself available to students who need assistance
• Show school spirit by attending school events

7. Colleagues and Students Describe Me
Colleagues
• Well-organized
• Disciplined
• A love for learning
• Respected
• Innovative to promote
engaging lessons
Students
• Kind
• Caring
• Respectful
• Calm
• Witty

8. What Motivates Me
• My students

9. Thank You!
Alyssa Hale
Haleal@live.com
239-313-9808
Elementary Education K-6
Reading Specialist K-12