Alex Welsh

2660 Quail Run St, Rochester, MI 48306

(248) 860-0284, alexander.g.welsh92@gmail.com

Profile

I am a creative and enthusiastic instructor who has a passion for teaching. This
enthusiasm has inspired me to develop innovative ways to maintain a high level of
engagement in the classroom and assist students in having an outstanding learning
experience by providing meaning to the past, and being able to relate it to both the
present and the future.

Teaching Philosophy

A judgement-free environment promotes both self-esteem and self-assurance, and is a

key positive dynamic for a student’s education and experience in the classroom.
Implementing an atmosphere of openness to every student’s opinion and idea will
further develop the student’s confidence, abilities, and goals for their academic future.
These components are all critical to the learning process.

Education

Oakland University, Rochester, MI Date of Graduation:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education April, 2019
Endorsements: History (major) and English (minor) GPA 3.7

State exam has been passed and currently hold state certification

Teaching Experience

Student Teaching January, 2019 – April, 2019

Hazel Park High School, Hazel Park, MI Taught U.S. History and English classes
Developed lesson plans and assessments
Developed and utilized effective classroom behavior management plan
Planned differentiated lesson to reach all students of academic abilities
Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to actively engage all students
Developed relationships with students and mentor teachers
Attended and participated in extra-curricular programs and activities

Pre-Student Teaching September – December, 2018

Hazel Park High School, Hazel Park, MI
Worked closely with U.S. History and English class students and teachers
Built close relationships with all of the students
Planned, organized, and taught various lessons
Built a close relationship with my mentor teacher
 Education Related Experiences (Field Experience)

Hart Middle School, Rochester, MI January, 2017 – Present

Assistant Wrestling Coach, 7th and 8th Grade Wrestling Team
Coordinated and oversaw transportation for 30 students between meets
Demonstrated and instructed students on several techniques
Provided encouragement and mentorship for students during personal and emotional
experiences
Built close relationships with 8th grade students, as well as other coaching staff and
school faculty

Berkshire Middle School, Birmingham, MI September – December, 2017

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Assisted the teacher in an 8 grade History classroom
Participated in the creation of a school wide mock-election administered by the students
Served as an advisor for election project.
Created a lesson plan based on review material for examination
Graded examinations and provided feedback to the students
Worked with students from multicultural backgrounds
Built close relationships with 8th grade students, as well as teaching staff

Weekend Tutoring, Birmingham School District September – December, 2017

Engaged with students in one-on-one and small group settings
Designed diagnostic assessments, which were shared with students to allow them to
see their progress
Tutored in a variety of subjects
Worked with students with autism, emotional impairments, and a variety of other learning
disabilities
Worked with students off all ages and multicultural backgrounds

Related Education and Leadership Experience

Michigan Army National Guard/U.S Army Detroit, MI October, 2010 – December,

2018 Corporal, Non-Commissioned Officer, Team Leader, Light Infantry Unit
Effectively communicate with subordinates and supervisors
Lead a 5-member team through various training exercises
Inspire and encouraged young adults
Build close relationships with a variety of people from multicultural backgrounds

Instructional Skills

High Level Teaching Practices

Differentiated instruction
Formative and Summative Assessments
Curriculum Mapping
Marzano and Danielson Instructional Strategies
Research-based Questioning Strategies including the Q-R-Q method
Engaging classroom activities that correspond to the daily learning target
 Technology Skills

MS Excel MS Office Moodle

EdPuzzle Smart Boards MS PowerPoint
MS Word Adobe Photoshop Now Comment
Google Docs Google Forms iMovie

Professional Memberships

Oakland University Student Association for Teacher Education

National Council of Teachers of English
Student Veterans of Oakland University

Interests/Activities

Hart Middle School Assistant Wrestling coach January, 2017 – present

Multiple team sports and individual sports
ROTC
Creative Writing/Journalism

References
Available upon request