Alayna Newton Leppke
Weatherford, OK,OK
Summary
To serve as an enthusiastic academic advisor, eager to contribute to student success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. To continue working with teenagers and young adults to help them realize their goals. Have 24 years of experience advising students as a high school English teacher, a foster parent, a house parent, and an instructor for the Upward Bound Program. Would love the opportunity to work for Oklahoma University and am willing to relocate.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher
Hydro-Eakly High School
Hydro, OK
08.2013 - Current
- Teach 10th-12th grade English classes with an emphasis on writing and college preparation
- Provide support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles
- Coordinate follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students
- Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Utilize technology often to support online student learning
- Discuss student success strategies and development of study skills
- Assist students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities
- Develop daily lesson plans and designed all curricula to meet state standards
House Parent and Advisor
Cal Farley’s Ranch
Boys Ranch, TX
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided parental supervision and guidance to 24 teenage girls of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds in family-style setting
- Helped high school seniors transition to Amarillo College and Clarendon College
- Monitored physical and mental wellness of residents and provided support and counseling on a daily basis
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Conducted tours, orientation, educational sessions for residents and families.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environments and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty, and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
High School English Teacher
Cordell High School
Cordell, OK
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Taught all junior and senior English classes
- Spent extra time with struggling students, tutoring them after school hours
- Served as academic team coach, FCA sponsor, and prom sponsor
- Instructed additional 7th and 8th grade English classes and government classes when needed
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Education
B.A. Degree - English, Journalism
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
05.1990
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Enrollment Planning
- Student Records Maintenance
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
- Student Ability Evaluation
- Service-Oriented
- Follow Up Interviews
- Emotional Support
- Progress Reporting
Additional Information
- Excellence in Education Merit Award (2018), OSSM Teacher of Honor Award (2015), Teacher of the Year (2014, 2013, 2006) Rotary Club Teacher of Today, and Who’s Who Among American Teachers
Timeline
House Parent and Advisor
Cal Farley’s Ranch
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School English Teacher
Hydro-Eakly High School
08.2013 - Current
High School English Teacher
Cordell High School
01.2006 - 01.2013
B.A. Degree - English, Journalism
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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