I’m a writer and educator with five years of experience creating clear, engaging content and instructional materials. As an English Language Arts teacher, I regularly design lessons, assessments, and learning resources that help students understand complex ideas and improve their reading and writing skills. This work has strengthened my ability to communicate clearly, analyze text, and explain concepts in ways that are easy for others to understand. In addition to classroom teaching, I have experience tutoring and academic coaching, working with students across multiple grade levels to build comprehension and critical-thinking skills. I enjoy creating thoughtful, well-structured content and bringing a detail-oriented approach to every project. Whether I’m writing, designing educational materials, or presenting ideas, my goal is to produce content that is accurate, engaging, and helpful for the audience.

Alexus Downing

I’m a writer and educator with five years of experience creating clear, engaging content and instructional materials. As an English Language Arts teacher, I regularly design lessons, assessments, and learning resources that help students understand complex ideas and improve their reading and writing skills. This work has strengthened my ability to communicate clearly, analyze text, and explain concepts in ways that are easy for others to understand. In addition to classroom teaching, I have experience tutoring and academic coaching, working with students across multiple grade levels to build comprehension and critical-thinking skills. I enjoy creating thoughtful, well-structured content and bringing a detail-oriented approach to every project. Whether I’m writing, designing educational materials, or presenting ideas, my goal is to produce content that is accurate, engaging, and helpful for the audience.

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I’m a writer and educator with five years of experience creating clear, engaging content and instructional materials. As an English Language Arts teacher, I regularly design lessons, assessments, and learning resources that help students understand complex ideas and improve their reading and writing skills. This work has strengthened my ability to communicate clearly, analyze text, and explain concepts in ways that are easy for others to understand.

In addition to classroom teaching, I have experience tutoring and academic coaching, working with students across multiple grade levels to build comprehension and critical-thinking skills. I enjoy creating thoughtful, well-structured content and bringing a detail-oriented approach to every project. Whether I’m writing, designing educational materials, or presenting ideas, my goal is to produce content that is accurate, engaging, and helpful for the audience.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

ELA Teacher at Tate County School District
July 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned lessons tailored to diverse learning styles and academic levels. Fostered a structured, supportive classroom culture through proactive behavior management and clear expectations. Monitored student progress, interpreted assessment data, and communicated actionable feedback to learners and families.
Academic Interventionist at Beakon College Preparatory School
February 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Designed and implemented targeted intervention plans for at-risk students in grades 3–6. Led differentiated small-group instruction to improve literacy and foundational skills. Supported classroom teachers by providing in-class academic assistance and behavior management strategies for struggling learners.
TOEFL Teacher at Chungdamn Learning Institute - Pyeongchon Branch
February 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Delivered engaging, skills-based English lessons in reading, writing, listening, and speaking to diverse learners. Administered diagnostic assessments and placed students in appropriate instructional levels. Collaborated with colleagues during professional development sessions to improve instructional strategies for ELLs.
7th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher at Woodland West School
August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Planned differentiated lessons aligned to state standards to meet the needs of all learners. Used classroom management strategies to maintain a positive, productive learning environment. Analyzed student work to adjust instruction and provided feedback to students and families.
Fellow at AmeriCorps National: Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Provided daily individualized tutoring in English Language Arts and mathematics for middle school students. Maintained strong communication with families regarding student progress and school events. Supported school-wide initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Teaching Consultant at The Kirkland Group
February 1, 2024 - Present
Facilitated targeted tutoring sessions to strengthen elementary students' reading comprehension and test-taking skills. Analyzed assessment data to identify student learning gaps and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly. Documented academic progress and communicated milestones to faculty and school districts to inform instructional planning.

Education

ALT 3: Alternate Teaching License at Mississippi Department of Education
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028
MAT-Certificate Graduate Program at Belhaven University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
BA in English, Concentration: Creative Writing; Minor: Spanish at Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Coursework: Spanish, Intermediate II at Neil James Scholarship Institute, Oaxaca, Mexico
May 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016

Qualifications

ALT 3: Alternate Teaching License
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services