ANNAMARIE SOTO LEGGETT
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced with creating immersive and interactive language learning experiences for young children. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to engage students and foster language development. Knowledge of curriculum design and classroom management to support positive and effective learning environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
Baker Ripley Elementrary School
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Facilitated interactive activities to promote student participation and language skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by taking an interest in their lives outside the classroom setting, creating trust within the learning community.
Assistant Cheer Coach
Ripley House Elementery and Middle School
Houston , TX
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in developing practice plans to enhance team performance and skill development.
- Supported head coach in organizing cheerleading events and competitions.
- Collaborated with athletes to instill teamwork and discipline within the squad.
- Led warm-up sessions to ensure athlete readiness and prevent injuries during practices.
Physical Education Teacher
Ripley House Elementry and Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education curriculum for diverse student groups.
- Fostered a positive learning environment promoting teamwork and sportsmanship among students.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate various skill levels and learning styles.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities, enhancing student participation in sports programs.
Educator
Gabriela Mistral Center for Early Childhood
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Teaching Assistant
Special Needs Caretaker
Houston, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
- Prepare the classroom prior to students arriving with set up of equipment, activities, and materials needed
- Ability to be aware of verbal and nonverbal communication in order to assure primary teachers' needs are met
- Reassure students are on task with material by individual/small group tutoring
- Accommodate environmental changes., In-home Care
- Efficiently follow through with tasks assigned by client’s guardian, such as following a medication schedule or activity and exercise regiments
- Educate client on their unique needs related to motor skills, self-care, personal hygiene, and appropriate social skills
- Safely prepare and transport client to assigned destinations
- Manage of an individuals or situational mishaps
- Develop and maintain an appropriate social relationship
Teaching Assistant, substitute teacher
Horn Elementary School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Help students emotionally or physically de-escalate and regulate situations
- Monitor 40 students’ academic performance and communicate concerns, if needed
- Help school administration coordinate school-wide events which included over 100 students
- Responsible for monitoring safety of all students during pick up and drop off
- Supervise and taught students appropriate behaviors at breakfast and lunchtime
- 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
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies
Primary Teacher, Kindergarten Classroom
Sharps Mind Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Independently organized lesson plans and daily activities aligned with school’s academics
- Complete all records daily, weekly, and monthly for 20 students
- Work individually with students to help improve academic performance
- Assess 20 student’s academic levels to place them at proper learning level
- Create learning environment instrumental for students to learn and feel safe improving 75% of all students involvement
- Discover personal and professional relationships with each student and parent
- Flexibility to accommodate multiple students with learning disabilities and those on spectrum
Emergency Room Assistant
Luke’s Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2015
- Predicted needs of nurses, staff members, and patients
- Adapted to ever-changing high-risk environment
- Organized patient paperwork to increase ER productivity
- Organizations
- Alpha Chi Omega (AXO) Life-time Member
Tours Committee Volunteer
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
Dance Teacher
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Tippi Toes Dance Company
- Adapting teaching methods to meet each child’s needs
- Fostered a safe environment, while maintaining control in a group setting
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure class effectiveness
- Supervised children in class by using patience, respect, and clear communication
Office Assistant
Perpetual Health Home Care, Inc
Houston, TX
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Assigned nurses to patients, answered phones, and organized files
Medical Intern
Copper Orthodontics
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared the appointment room prior to a patient’s visit, including sterilizing tools needed for each procedure
- Retrieved patient's oral health history while ensuring patients felt comfortable
Paraprofessional
Child Caretaker
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provide special education services to students and assist the head teacher with a student with classified physical, behavioral, or developmental disabilities
- Responsibilities include implementing a special education curriculum, monitoring each student's progress individually, and reporting back to the headteacher
- Coordinate students with teachers in general ed., specialists, etc
- Encourage students to communicate properly with others, understand verbal instructions, gain educational confidence, as well as motivate social activities with other students., In-home Care
- Provided round-the-clock service to families in need of childcare
- Executed daily routine as instructed by employer
- Established authority in difficult situations under pressure
- Inspired children to further education and activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health, Wellness, Psychology
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX05.2020
Skills
- Creative teaching
- Phonics instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Reading strategies
- Classroom management
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
Affiliations
Member of Houston Eagle Church
-Events coordinator
- Sunday school teacher
Certification
Rice Summer Institution on Reading, Writing, and Cultural Connections
Timeline
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
Baker Ripley Elementrary School
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Cheer Coach
Ripley House Elementery and Middle School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Physical Education Teacher
Ripley House Elementry and Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Educator
Gabriela Mistral Center for Early Childhood
01.2022 - 01.2023
Teaching Assistant, substitute teacher
Horn Elementary School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Primary Teacher, Kindergarten Classroom
Sharps Mind Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Teaching Assistant
Special Needs Caretaker
01.2019 - Current
Tours Committee Volunteer
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
01.2018 - 01.2019
Dance Teacher
01.2017 - 01.2019
Office Assistant
Perpetual Health Home Care, Inc
04.2016 - 01.2018
Emergency Room Assistant
Luke’s Hospital
01.2015
Medical Intern
Copper Orthodontics
01.2015 - 01.2016
Paraprofessional
Child Caretaker
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health, Wellness, Psychology
Houston Baptist University