Debra Leanderson
Teacher
Belfair,WA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Washington State education certificated.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
North Kitsap School District
Poulsbo, WA
09.2021 - Current
- Took over 4th class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping. Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Instructed Pre-K – 12th as well as specialists in music, art, PE, and Library
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
Substitute Teacher / Paraprofessional
Central Kitsap School District EM Elementary
Silverdale, WA
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Conducted WAkids standards testing for 50 students, regularly
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
Substitute teacher
South Kitsap School District
Port Orchard, WA
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed instruction outlined by teacher using common core curriculum
- Instructed small groups to increase student learning
- Taught Grades K-5 at all schools
- Maintained classroom order, behavioral management routines
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments
Paraprofessional
North Mason School District, Belfair Elementary
Belfair, WA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Taught students with Individual Education Plans
- Instructed groups in 1st – 5th Reading, writing, and math
- Performed 1st, 3rd, and 5th-grade classrooms support
- Collaborated with special education teacher to develop lessons plans for individual and small group student needs
Paraprofessional
Paraeducator/ Library Para, Bremerton School District, STEM
Bremerton, WA
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Destiny computer program
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk
- Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems
- Safeguarded library book and periodical inventory
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books
Education
Masters of Arts - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
K-8Western Governors University
03.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Bremerton, WA06.2017
03.2021
Skills
- Understanding of Content
- Student Needs Assessments
- Concept Studies
- Classroom Management
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Staff Collaboration
- Small Group Tutoring
- Instructional Strategies
- Interactive Media
- Google Classroom
- Assistive Technology
Affiliations
WA Kappa Delta Pi Member National Education Association Member
Timeline
Teacher
North Kitsap School District
09.2021 - Current
Substitute teacher
South Kitsap School District
09.2021 - 10.2021
Substitute Teacher / Paraprofessional
Central Kitsap School District EM Elementary
08.2020 - 10.2021
Paraprofessional
North Mason School District, Belfair Elementary
08.2018 - 08.2020
Paraprofessional
Paraeducator/ Library Para, Bremerton School District, STEM
04.2015 - 08.2018
Masters of Arts - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
K-8Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Olympic College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
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