Alexander Davidson

Aug 2010 - Present: Freshman English I (reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary); 7th Grade Study Skills
Aug 2010 - June 2011: Sophomore English II (American Literature)
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June 2009 - Aug 2009: Course Assistant, "Transition to College Writing," University of Michigan's Summer Bridge Program
Sept 2008 - Dec 2009: Peer Tutor, Sweetland Writing Center, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
--- Jan 2009 - June 2010: Teaching Intern, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutor; West Bloomfield and Plymouth-Canton

Student-based; focused on reading and writing; various reading and writing strategies for students; graphic organizers; reading guides; peer review in writing; book clubs; weekly quizzes; paragraph structure; goal-oriented; reflection; collaboration

- NCTE Member 2011
- Selected to present at the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing (Nov 2009)

- Madonna University, College of Education, M.A.T., Literacy Education (expected Dec 2013)
- University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, B.A., English/History (University Honors)
- University of Michigan, School of Education, Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate (English BA 6-12; History CC 6-12)

Alexander Davidson is a young, energetic, Michigan-based teacher now working back at his former high school and loving it. He enjoys teaching high school English and watching his students grow into talented readers and writers who are prepared for tomorrow's world. Alexander Davidson is a reflective teacher, always trying to improve his skills and seek opportunities to grow. He loves trying new things, working in his student-based classroom, and sharing lesson plan ideas with other teachers.