Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Candace Leonard

Gunter,TX

Summary

Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Retired
03.2022 - 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.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

East Texas State University
Commerce, TX
12.1992

Skills

  • Shared Governance
  • IEP Understanding
  • Special Education
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Safety Awareness
  • Instructional Technology
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Lesson Implementation
  • Middle School Education

Accomplishments

    Gunter ISD Board of Trustees 2013-2016

    Teacher of the Year Gunter Elementary 1998-1999

    Teacher of the Year Gunter Middle School 2003-2004

    Grayson County Teacher of the Month September 1995


Certification

Elementary Self-Contained

(Grades 1-8)

Elementary Speech Communication Grades 1-8)

Generic Special Education (PK-12)

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Retired
03.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

East Texas State University

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