Amber Leonetti
Modesto,CA
Summary
Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies to support all learners. Excellent at sharing knowledge and expertise with students and colleagues.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Local LETRS Facilitator
Modesto City Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Deliver LETRS Training – Facilitate high-quality, engaging professional development sessions grounded in research-based practices.
- Apply Deep Literacy Knowledge – Demonstrate expertise in the science of reading, structured literacy, and effective strategies for diverse learners.
- Support Implementation – Guide educators in applying LETRS content and evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes.
- Plan and Prepare Sessions – Design interactive learning experiences, develop activities, and organize training events.
- Provide Ongoing Support – Respond to participant needs, analyze online data for gaps, and deliver targeted follow-up workshops.
- Engage in Continuous Learning – Stay current with literacy research, Lexia requirements, and evolving instructional techniques.
Job-embedded Professional Development ELA Coach
Modesto City Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Coached teachers on effective, research-based instructional strategies and classroom practices.
- Modeled lessons and facilitated curriculum planning aligned to California Content Standards.
- Analyzed student data to support instructional decisions and in-class interventions.
- Designed and led professional development for teachers, administrators, and staff.
- Collaborated in PLCs to plan, deliver, and evaluate professional learning.
- Supported assessment implementation, grading, and use of results to improve instruction.
- Promoted equitable learning through strategies tailored for English Learners and diverse student groups
3rd Grade STEAM Teacher
Sylvan Union School District
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Implemented 21st Century Teaching strategies with a focus on the 4 Cs, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.
- Planned units of instruction through integration of content while using NGSS and the ELA/ELD Framework as the driving force.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues in professional learning communities analyzing data and centering conversations around the 4 critical questions of a PLC.
ELD/Literacy Specialist
Sylvan Union School District
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided professional development of effective teaching strategies for ELLs.
- Provided small group instruction around a balanced literacy program.
- Supported teacher's understanding of the ELL proficiency levels and how to meet the needs of the learner's at each level.
- Modeled integrated and designated ELD lessons in classrooms
2nd Grade Teacher
Sylvan Union School District
08.2002 - 06.2014
- Served as lead teacher for the grade level.
- Facilitated grade level PLCs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Stanislaus State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CASkills
- Effective communication
- Group leadership
- Personable and friendly
- Building relationships
Trainings
- Orton Gillingham Training 2025
- Cognitive Coaching 2023-2024
- LETRS Facilitator Training 2023
- AVID Certification 2022
- LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers for Reading and Spelling) 2022
- California English Language Development Standards Summer Institute: June 17-19 2014
- ELD Standards Application Oct. 2014
- California English Language Development Standards Fall #1 Institute.
- G.L.A.D. Training 2014
- Close Reading Workshop K-2 9/2014
- Close Reading for English Learners 3-8 9/2014
- Writing Across the Text Types for TK-2
- PLC Institute 2016
- Anita Archer 2016
Timeline
Local LETRS Facilitator
Modesto City Schools
07.2024 - Current
Job-embedded Professional Development ELA Coach
Modesto City Schools
07.2022 - Current
3rd Grade STEAM Teacher
Sylvan Union School District
08.2018 - 06.2022
ELD/Literacy Specialist
Sylvan Union School District
08.2014 - 06.2017
2nd Grade Teacher
Sylvan Union School District
08.2002 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Stanislaus
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Stanislaus State University
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