ALIX RIVES
250 E. Hazelwood Dr. Apt #15 w Lemoore, CA 93245
[email protected] (310) 462-2953
EDUCATION
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA 2018 – Present
Program: School of Education
GPA: 4.00
University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 2014 – 2018
Major: Psychology & Film and Media Studies
GPA: 3.45
EXPERIENCE
Special Education Teacher at Reef-Sunset Middle School: August 2018 – Present
• Develop and implement lesson plans for a self-contained class of 15 students from sixth to eighth grade with a range of
disabilities including Autism, Intellectual Disability, Speech and Language Impairment, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and
Auditory/Visual Processing Disorders.
• Create goals for each students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) and differentiates activities and instruction in order
to meet each student’s individual needs and abilities, as well as assist them in progressing towards their goals.
• Prepare students for life outside of school by utilizing curriculum and creating activities focused on teaching students’
functional skills, social skills, and other necessary life skills.
Summer School Student Teacher at KIPP Scholar Academy: Summer 2018
• Co-taught an enrichment summer school class with 12 fifth-graders transitioning into sixth grade
• Created and adapted lesson plans according to student’s academic needs and established groups for students to work with for
group activities and discussions
• Prepared and administered formative and summative assessments for the students, and determined proper accommodations
for students with IEPs and English Language Learners
Academic Services Student Assistant: 2015 – 2018
• Worked alongside degree analysts and other registrar personnel at UCSB Office of the Registrar
• Assisted degree analysts in updating majors on Student Registrar System, auditing various documents, updating degree
candidate lists, organizing degrees and other important student documents, inputting student information into excel
spreadsheets, and any other necessary tasks
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Facilitator at Peer Buddies Summer Camp: Summer 2017
• Led a group of 3 children, all aged 10-12, including one non-verbal child with severe Autism and two “Peer Buddies” who
were instructed on social skills and how to work as a team
• Trained the “Peer Buddies” on the important social skills and how to work with their partner in developing those skills
• Led group games, water activities, reptile shows, and other camp activities for the children
Peer Leader at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church: 2011 – 2014
• Attended planning meetings every Tuesday (in February and October) in preparation for the 2 annual retreats along with
other meetings throughout the summer to plan events and prepare for the upcoming year of Confirmation classes
• Led a group of 5-8 in multiple retreats and helped the students by engaging them in the activities, helping them with food,
answering questions, and listening to their issues regarding life and religion
• Served as part of Kitchen Crew for multiple retreats – cooked and served meals to all the students and leaders, as well as
creating mini skits and performances for viewing during meals
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Personal Skills: communication, working in a team, perseverance, organization, Photoshop, ProTools
Interests: special education, psychology, film, theater, criminal justice, social justice
