Andrea Legg
Waverly,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated and passionate recent graduate, with 6+ years prior experience in the classroom, seeking an opportunity to create an effective learning experience as a first year teacher. Skillful in assessing student progress, preparing a positive classroom environment for activities and established experience in providing support to meet student needs. Committed to supplying individual students with tools and resources to ensure each student reaches their academic goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Waverly City Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Full time (morning) sub who teaches a 5th grade pull-out math class.
- Assist with 3rd grade general education reading classes to ensure students are on-task.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provide support to special education students in inclusive classrooms.
- Enhance classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Student Teacher
Waverly Primary
08.2023 - 12.2023
- First half of student teaching was with Mrs. Spriggs' second grade general education classroom and the second half was with Mrs. Roberts kindergarten intervention classes.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Ross-Pike Educational Service District
Waverly, Ohio, OH
07.2017 - 08.2023
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assessed individual student performance to evaluate progress and development.
- Assisted classroom teacher by preparing lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Led small group activities with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies to better support our students.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Waverly City Schools
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Encouraged positive peer interactions among students by facilitating group activities that fostered teamwork and collaboration.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support.
- Monitored classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2023
Skills
- Small group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Inclusion strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Motivating students
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- Primary Intervention Specialist (PreK-5) License
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Waverly City Schools
01.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Waverly Primary
08.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Paraprofessional
Waverly City Schools
02.2018 - 05.2023
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Ross-Pike Educational Service District
07.2017 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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