Adrienne Leake
Houston
Summary
Experienced in crafting engaging and informative history lessons that captivate student interest. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance understanding and retention of historical facts. Passionate about history and committed to fostering a love of learning. Strives to make each lesson impactful and memorable for every student.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
History Teacher
Aldine ISD
09.2022 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers increasing collaboration.
- Designed creative projects that allowed students to demonstrate their understanding of course material in various ways to personalize learning
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for a diverse classroom environment ensuring all learners had equal opportunities for success.
Substitute Teacher
Spring ISD
10.2016 - 06.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Improved classroom management skills by enforcing school rules. Kept students on task by redirecting inappropriate behaviors to minimize class disruptions
Substitute Teacher
Pasadena ISD
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisted students with their lessons by teaching them to use prior knowledge from to understand new information on various assignments
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback .
Education
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston- Downtown
Houston, Texas07.2019
Skills
- Ability to achieve high student engagement
- Efficiently prioritize differentiated instruction and collaborative learning
- Historical research with organization of primary and secondary sources
Certification
- Depth and Complexity Certificate- Aldine ISD
- Engaging the Gifted Student Certificate – EDUHERO
- Differentiating Instruction Certificate-EDUHERO
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Month Award - February 2023
Cheer Coach- 2024-2025
Timeline
History Teacher
Aldine ISD
09.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Spring ISD
10.2016 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Pasadena ISD
02.2014 - 05.2015
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston- Downtown