Christe Leakan
Turnersville
Summary
Skilled educator with a strong foundation in special education and English language arts instruction and extensive experience in higher education. Proven ability to engage undergraduate and graduate students in literacy methods courses through both in-person and online platforms. Expertise in using educational technology to enhance learning outcomes. Excels in communicating with students and providing constructive feedback that fosters student growth. Committed to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that empower all learners to succeed.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Rowan University
01.2002 - Current
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the College of Education's Department of Critical Literacy, Technology and Multilingual Education
- Design and teach online courses
- Supervise undergraduate students seeking Teacher of Reading Endorsement and graduate students seeking their Reading Specialist Certification as they tutor in Rowan University's Reading Clinic
- Member of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Education Advisory Board
- Two-time recipient of Rowan University's College of Education Outstanding Adjunct Award
Special Education Teacher
Pitman Public Schools
09.2003 - Current
- Instruct elementary-level special needs students in inclusive and resource center environments
- Collaborate with other teachers to provide support and accommodations for students
- Present at district-level in-service workshops for topics such as Danielson Framework for Teaching, Lexia Reading, and other teaching strategies
- Member: District Evaluation Advisory Committee, School Improvement Panel, Summer Reading Program Committee
- Coordinate professional book clubs
- Supervise teacher-candidates seeking Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement
Special Education Teacher
Beverly City Schools
09.2000 - 06.2003
Special Education Teacher
Monongalia County Schools
09.1995 - 06.2000
Education
Doctorate of Education -
WIDENER UNIVERSITY
Chester, PA08.2012
Master of Arts in Education - undefined
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Morgantown, WV08.1998
Bachelor of Arts in Education - undefined
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
Glassboro, NJ12.1994
Skills
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom)
- Google Workspace for Education
- Pedagogy
- Cultural Competence
- Communication
- Assessment and Feedback
Affiliations
- Story Storks, member of Advisory Board and volunteer
- Reading Council of Southern New Jersey, Past-president and Chair of Community Projects and Programs Committee
- International Literacy Association (formerly International Reading Association), member and presenter
- International Literacy Association Classroom Teacher Awards Committee, member
- West Jersey Reading Council, member and presenter
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pitman Public Schools
09.2003 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Rowan University
01.2002 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Beverly City Schools
09.2000 - 06.2003
Special Education Teacher
Monongalia County Schools
09.1995 - 06.2000
Master of Arts in Education - undefined
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts in Education - undefined
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
Doctorate of Education -
WIDENER UNIVERSITY
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