Alexis Perez, MPH
Nashville
Summary
Experienced educator transitioning into public health, bringing expertise in data-driven interventions, program coordination, and outcome evaluation. Successfully improved student proficiency by 20% through targeted strategies, and fostered team collaboration—skills directly applicable to designing, implementing, and assessing public health programs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biology Teacher
KIPP Nashville Schools
Nashville
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging, standards-aligned biology lesson plans that increased content mastery and student engagement.
- Created study guides, review packets, and intervention materials that improved the clarity of instruction and reinforced key concepts.
- Led targeted academic interventions that helped raise state biology proficiency from 30% to 50% within one school year.
- Supported data-driven instruction that resulted in the highest interim scores in school history, increasing proficiency from 17% to 53% compared to the same point last year.
Grade Level Chair Lead
KIPP Nashville Schools
Nashville
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw 10 staff members and supported over 100 students, ensuring consistent family communication and engagement.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management and school policies.
- Organized weekly meetings and professional development to share best practices, and align instructional goals.
Spanish II Teacher
KIPP Nashville Schools
Nashville
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented a customized Spanish II curriculum, aligning with state standards while integrating cultural heritage lessons.
- Proficient in integrating cross-curricular content to enhance students' knowledge of Spanish-speaking countries' history, traditions, and societal contributions.
- Focused on creating a classroom environment that values diversity and promotes cultural appreciation through interactive activities, discussions, and authentic materials.
WIC Nutrition Counselor
Philadelphia WIC Department
Philadelphia
06.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized nutritional assessments and counseling to over 300 clients per month, resulting in a 40% improvement in clients meeting their dietary goals.
- Distributed educational materials, including pamphlets and meal planning guides, reaching 500+ families and contributing to a 25% increase in adherence to WIC guidelines.
- Monitored and analyzed client data to identify trends and gaps in nutrition, leading to the implementation of targeted intervention programs that improved overall client health outcomes by 20.
Grade Level Team Lead
RePublic Charter Schools
Nashville
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Successfully managed and mentored a team of 12 teachers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Mitigated and resolved over 50 operational issues by analyzing situations and implementing targeted solutions resulting in a 25% improvement in workflow efficiency.
- Organized and led weekly professional development workshops, enhancing teacher skills and knowledge, which resulted in a 35% increase in teacher effectiveness ratings.
History Teacher
RePublic Charter Schools
Nashville
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Evaluated and revised History curriculum to devise alternative approaches to presenting lessons in order to increase classroom discussions, student-centered learning, and student understanding.
- Increased testing performance each quarter by a 15% minimum through rigorous preparation and practice, one-on-one assistance, constructive feedback and developing a learning-focused, well-structured environment.
- Prepared students for more advanced studies by implementing progressively more challenging topics and programs of study across courses while also having students look beyond official narratives to further explore history and understand different perspectives.
Literacy Teacher
RePublic Charter Schools
Nashville
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Evaluated instructional needs of each student and provided ongoing adaptations needed to establish listening, cognitive based, reading, writing, and reasoning skills through different activities and connections to the environment.
- Designed and administered targeted interventions and support programs that led to a 25% reduction in reading gaps among ELL students.
- Planned, formulated and assessed data points in order to create individualized scholar goals and activities to ensure academic success by a minimum of a 40% increase.
Special Supports Teacher
RePublic Charter Schools
Nashville
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Provide neurodiverse students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
- Serve as case managers and be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of students' IEPs.
- Co-teach and collaborate with the general education teacher in adapting the curriculum, providing appropriate modifications, ensuring the implementation of modifications, and assessing overall progress of the child.
Tissue Processing Technician
DCI Donor Services INC
Nashville
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Aided in the recovery of human tissues while also reconstructing donor remains for other potential tissue/organ recipients. Tissues are recovered and prepared through accessioning, embedding, cutting, staining, and processing of tissues within a sterile environment.
- Reports and records of processing, including graft and anatomical identification, measurements, and data entry are also done to ensure proper tissue coordination for all recipients.
- Use of surgical instruments, power equipment, chemical reagents, and biohazardous waste are also continuously used throughout the tissue recovery process according to their proper standards and regulations based on tissue quality, size, and age.
BioPharma Technician
Aegis Sciences Corporation
Nashville
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Efficiently processed and prepared over 200 COVID-19 samples per day for analysis, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate in sample handling and preparation.
- Recorded and analyzed test results using laboratory information management systems (LIMS), ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed and processed over 1,000 test results weekly, with a 100% data entry accuracy.
- Collaborated with research scientists and healthcare professionals to interpret test results and support ongoing research, aiding in the development of new diagnostic methods and treatments.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Regis College
Weston, MA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Health Science Professions and Psychology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12.2020
Skills
- Health Promotion & Education
- Public Health Surveillance
- Community Health & Outreach
- Fieldwork, Data Collection, and Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting (SPSS, Excel, LIMS)
- Team Leadership & Collaborative Planning
- Training & Development
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Policy Implementation & Advocacy
Certification
- Jason Foundation Teacher in-service Program on the Awareness and Prevention of Youth Suicide
- Introduction to Human Trafficking for Tennessee Educators, wy2yazpI6g
- Reading Horizons Workshop - Systematic Phonics
- Social and Behavioral Research, 48373181
Research
Maternal Health Amongst BI-POC Pregnant and Post-Partum Persons, Regis College, Weston, MA, Principal Researcher, 12/01/23, 05/01/23
Timeline
Biology Teacher
KIPP Nashville Schools
08.2025 - Current
Grade Level Chair Lead
KIPP Nashville Schools
08.2025 - Current
Spanish II Teacher
KIPP Nashville Schools
09.2024 - Current
WIC Nutrition Counselor
Philadelphia WIC Department
06.2024 - Current
Grade Level Team Lead
RePublic Charter Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
History Teacher
RePublic Charter Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
Literacy Teacher
RePublic Charter Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
Special Supports Teacher
RePublic Charter Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
Tissue Processing Technician
DCI Donor Services INC
06.2021 - 08.2021
BioPharma Technician
Aegis Sciences Corporation
01.2021 - 06.2021
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Health Science Professions and Psychology
Angelo State University