Alisa Leggett
Midland
Summary
Adept at fostering student engagement and classroom management, I leveraged these skills at Midland Independent School District to enhance academic growth and maintain a positive learning atmosphere. I am experienced with classroom instruction, student engagement, and curriculum implementation. I like to utilize effective teaching strategies to maintain conducive learning environment. I have a strong understanding of classroom management and adaptability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Midland Independent School District
09.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
Paraprofessional
Grape Creek Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with school librarian to organize literacy events, encouraging love of reading.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
Preschool Teacher
St. Luke
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 13 children through entire school day.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
Preschool Teacher
Stonegate MDO
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
Customer Care Representative
Maximus
03.2009 - 02.2011
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Managed high call volume with exceptional professionalism and efficiency.
- Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
- Assisted call-in customers with questions about Snap benefits.
- Maintained a high level of product knowledge to provide accurate information and support to customers.
- Built rapport with customers through active listening and empathetic responses, fostering positive relationships.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Utilized CRM systems to accurately track customer interactions and update account information.
- Logged call information and solutions provided into internal database.
- Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
- Contributed to team success, consistently achieving call center performance metrics.
- Implemented feedback from supervisors to continuously improve performance and enhance customer care skills.
- Developed effective time management strategies to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality.
Cashier Team Lead
Premier Parking
04.2005 - 03.2010
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Managed cash registers, ensuring accurate accounting and reducing discrepancies in daily reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Midland, TX05-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Physical education instruction
- Elementary education
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Midland Independent School District
09.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Grape Creek Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher
St. Luke
08.2020 - 07.2022
Preschool Teacher
Stonegate MDO
08.2013 - 08.2019
Customer Care Representative
Maximus
03.2009 - 02.2011
Cashier Team Lead
Premier Parking
04.2005 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
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