Alice J. Leach
Brandon,MS
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills utilizing my experiences in education, administration and supervision in the fields of Child Development and/or Early Childhood Education.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor of Human Sciences, Early Childhood, Child
Development, Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
08.2018 - Current
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Facilitated mock job interviews for student skill-building and promoted potential networking opportunities.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
State Supervisor for Early Childhood, FCS, CA, TA
Department Of Education
Jackson, MS
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Teacher/ Coach
McLaurin High School
08.1998 - 12.2013
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Seasonal Instructor/Seasonal Administrator/Lead Teacher
Jackson Zoological Park
06.2000 - 06.2010
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Administrator and Director
Bright Ideas Enrichment Center
01.1998 - 07.1998
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings.
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
- Managed Finances and Payroll, Ordered Food, Supplies and Curriculum Support Needs.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Christian Love Preschool
09.1997 - 01.1998
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Owner – (Administrator)
Little Blessings Child Development Center
08.1995 - 06.1997
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings.
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
- Managed Finances and Payroll, Ordered Food, Supplies and Curriculum Support Needs.
Assistant Teacher
Hamilton White Child Development Center- Delta State University
08.1990 - 05.1995
- Distributed tests, assignments and handouts per teacher specifications.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
Education
PhD - FCS Education
TBA
Texas Tech University
Master of Arts - Administration
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Science, Child Development
Delta State University
Skills
- Processes and Procedures
- Training and Development
- Project Management
- Department Organization
- Staff Discipline
- Technical Proficiency
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Articulate Communication
- Administration and Reporting
- Child Management
- Child Advocacy
- Child Supervision
Affiliations
FCS Teacher Liaison, Board Member, and Member of AAFCS (MSAFCS) (Mississippi
Association of Family and Consumer Sciences)
Mississippi Representative and Member of NASAFACS (National Association of Supervisor
and Administrators for Family and Consumer Sciences)
Former NASAFACS Representative for the National Family and Consumer Science Alliance Committee
Mississippi Department of Health Professional Development Provider
Child Development Council - Professional Development Specialist – ID # 51507829
National Association for the Education of Young Children - Member #1276297
Member of Mississippi Professional Educators
Alumni of Gamma Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Professional Sorority
Additional Information
- AWARDS/CERTIFICATES , Recipient of Talkington Fellowship Graduate Award – TEXAS TECH Recipient of FCSE General Scholarship – TEXAS TECH
Work Availability
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Quote
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Thomas Edison
Timeline
Instructor of Human Sciences, Early Childhood, Child
Development, Alcorn State University
08.2018 - Current
State Supervisor for Early Childhood, FCS, CA, TA
Department Of Education
01.2014 - 08.2018
Seasonal Instructor/Seasonal Administrator/Lead Teacher
Jackson Zoological Park
06.2000 - 06.2010
Teacher/ Coach
McLaurin High School
08.1998 - 12.2013
Administrator and Director
Bright Ideas Enrichment Center
01.1998 - 07.1998
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Christian Love Preschool
09.1997 - 01.1998
Owner – (Administrator)
Little Blessings Child Development Center
08.1995 - 06.1997
Assistant Teacher
Hamilton White Child Development Center- Delta State University
08.1990 - 05.1995
PhD - FCS Education
TBA
Texas Tech University
Master of Arts - Administration
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Science, Child Development
Delta State University