Alexis Markavage

Experience

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  Gymboree

  Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

  Assistant Web Designer, E-Commerce

  • Translated brand and promotional design into web design layouts and email marketing for all four Gymboree Corporate brands, including Gymboree, Crazy 8, Shade and Janie and Jack.

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  TravelSmith

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  Web Design & Marketing Associate

  • Generated and contributed to digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing, website and social media graphics.• Discovered and maintained social media marketing hook with interest in vacationing via Pinterest and achieved 600+ followers within 2 months.• Managed digital marketing and website content, paying close attention to customer feedback.• Initiated monthly printed reports on customer online engagement, distributed to all of upper management.

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  Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Graphic Designer

  • Translated brand and promotional identities into email marketing for Pottery Barn.• Contributed to the overall design aesthetic of Pottery Barn through various promotional web marketing designs.

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  Novato Unified School District

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  Lynwood Elementary After School Program Supervisor (LEAP)

  Took on a key program supervisor role focused on increasing academic engagement and achievement by leading a team of 10 educators and volunteers, overseeing a transformative after-school initiative for 90 at-risk students. • Successfully enhanced comprehension and skill development by mentoring and guiding learners in mathematics, reading, and writing, employing Tier 2 resources, dynamic arts-integrated activities, and collaborative projects.

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  Teton Valley Ranch Camp - Education Foundation

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Arts and Crafts Supervisor

  • Maximized a limited budget for supplies to engage campers, ages 11-17, in a variety of activities.• Organized and maintained a facility space for arts and crafts so that all campers could have autonomy and confidence with their chosen activities. • Collaborated with other activity centers, including fishing, science, and barn areas, to create engaging activities for the campers, often meeting requests made by campers to make their experience memorable and exciting.

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  Hamilton Meadow Park Elementary School

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Student Teacher

  Worked under the guidance of seasoned senior teachers to develop keen teaching competencies, increase active participation, and maximize knowledge retention within formal classroom instruction settings. • Demonstrated adeptness in differentiated instruction by tailoring lessons to accommodate diverse English proficiency levels, address social-emotional requirements, and effectively support learners with various learning challenges.• Enhanced classroom engagement by integrating EdTech tools like Kahoot, Quizlet, and Google Classroom. Show less

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  Creative Arts Charter School (CACS)

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2023

  • Utilized feedback loops to fine-tune teaching strategies and Student-Teacher effectiveness to increase classroom effectiveness and student engagement consistently.• Cultivated a culture of shared learning and support among student teachers by facilitating regular peer exchanges of innovative teaching practices and demonstration / instruction specific to emerging resources / educational best practices.• Contributed to Student-Teacher development and excellence through personalized coaching, mentorship, and support. Show less • Recruited to take on varied educator roles and responsibilities focused on skillfully adapting instruction, strategically intervening to enhance outcomes, fostering collaboration and seamless technology integration.• Innovated by designing and delivering 16+ engaging STEM units for Grades K-2, helping to enhance student engagement and knowledge acquisition.• Empowered young minds by leading an enriching after-school STEM club for Grades K-2 focused on igniting a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math.• Quickly excelled within curriculum / course content development roles, designing engaging STEM units to elevate comprehensive learning and professional growth in Grades K-2.• Attained grade-level objectives aligned with Common Core Standards by skillfully adapting instruction to cater to diverse learning needs and academic capacities.• Elevated math outcomes through strategic Tier 1 and 2 interventions, expertly targeting small-group instruction to enhance student mastery and maximize understanding. • Systematically bolstered teaching effectiveness by collaborating with the school’s math specialist, co-teaching lessons, mentoring colleagues, and crafting tailored materials. • Fostered collaborative partnerships by cultivating robust rapport and engagement with school colleagues, leading to an environment of shared growth and professional enhancement.• Swiftly adapted to remote learning demands (August 2020 - June 2021) to ensure seamless virtual education delivery by integrating EdTech tools such as Zoom, Remind, Seesaw, and Google Suite.• Seamlessly integrated arts-integrated and project-based learning methodologies into math instruction, dramatically increasing comprehensive understanding and engagement.• Instrumental in helping provide EdTech professional development leadership by spearheading the design and delivery of workshops. Show less

  • Student-Teacher Coach / Mentor

    Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Educator

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2023
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  EduSmart

  Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

  Educational Consultant

  • Brought on to independently develop K-5 reading materials and resources by developing differentiated content, including science biographies, cause-and-effect texts, science structures and functions, etc.• Created accompanying quizzes to foster differentiated learning through tailored resources that engaged diverse student needs.• Excelled at autonomous research and document creation to meticulously craft K-5 readers and quizzes, consistently adhering to quality benchmarks and meeting deadlines.• Collaborate with senior director of content and professional development to define project scope, complete revisions, and build out project plans through email and virtual communication formats. • Submit meticulously prepared materials for thorough review and approval by the senior director of content and professional development.• Delivered projects spanning a broad spectrum of science subjects while ensuring timely completion without compromising quality standards and educational excellence. Show less

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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Aug 2024 - now

  Associate Instructor