Alexandria Nicole Gunst

80120 Belle River rd. P: 810-941-

9933
Memphis, MI E:
alexandriagunst@gmail.com
48041 W:
www.gunst.weebly.com
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out
the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct
them in myself Confucius
Education:
2015-2016 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Graduate Teacher Certification
2010-2015 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Social Studies RX / History Minor
Experience:
August 2016-Current Flagship Charter Academy
Detroit, MI
Constructed 7th grade Eastern Hemisphere and 8th grade U.S. History lessons.
Taught a Moral Focus course while infusing virtues into daily teaching.
Implemented various classroom management routines such as Calm Class, Champs,
and Star Power.
Adapted my teaching style to fit the interests and needs for a highly at-risk student
body.
Provided accommodations for 504 Plan and I.E.P students and documented the
results daily.
Created the weekly Middle School newsletter to increase school outreach to families.
Presented outstanding students with awards of achievement every quarter.
Administered M-Step Tests and tutored 8th grade students on social studies M-Step
curriculum and skills.
Prepared student portfolios with class work for bi-annual parent-teacher conferences.
Planned and oversaw fieldtrips to the African American History Museum, Detroit
Institute of Art, and JA Financial Park.
Coached the 7/8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team and coordinated transportation for
players to matches.
Contributed as a member of the schools Science and Social Studies Committee.
Facilitated student participation in the school-wide Black History month program.
Participated in organizing the winter concert, various school dances, and 8th grade
graduation.

August 2015-April 2016 Internship at Eisenhower High School

Shelby TWP., MI
Created engaging unit and lesson plans for 11th grade Economics and 10th grade U.S.
History.
Expanded my teaching repertoire to promote student engagement by using diverse
teaching strategies such as Socratic discussions, problem-based activities and
integrating technology in my classroom.
Created diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to evaluate students
understanding, as well as teaching strategy effectiveness.
 Analyzed the nature of knowledge in social studies by exploring contemporary issues
relevant to students lives and the community they live in.
Diagnosed student resistance by investing teacher-student relations and determined
solutions towards a more open and inclusive learning environment.
Co-Taught three sections of economics with over thirty I.E.P students which allowed
the opportunity to apply lesson differentiation techniques.
Conducted parent-teacher conferences and maintained a continuous professional
connection with parents as needed.
Participated in extra-curricular school activities such as pep rallies, dances, and
sporting events.

Interests/Hobbies: Family orientated, loves to cook, enjoys travelling, riding dirt bikes,
playing sports.