Dina LeBlanc
Broussard,LA
Summary
An education professional with commitment to high standards and results-driven teaching. Brings valuable experience in creating supportive and dynamic classroom environment. Renowned for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to evolving educational needs. Expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and fostering student growth.
Developed communication and organizational skills in structured educational setting, ready to transition into new field. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and facilitating effective learning experiences. Seeking to apply these transferrable skills in new professional context.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Lafayette Parish School Board
08.2023 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Incorporated project-based learning methods, enhancing critical thinking skills and promoting collaboration among classmates.
- Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions aimed at reinforcing academic concepts and helping students achieve their full potential.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Iberia Parish School Board
08.2005 - 08.2023
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Incorporated project-based learning methods, enhancing critical thinking skills and promoting collaboration among classmates.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Organized engaging field trips that reinforced curriculum concepts and broadened student perspectives on various topics.
- Designed differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students were engaged.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2013
Skills
- Growth mindset
- Visual aids creation
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - Louisiana Department of Education.
- Educational Leadership Certificate – Louisiana Department of Education
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Lafayette Parish School Board
08.2023 - Current
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Iberia Parish School Board
08.2005 - 08.2023
- Elementary Education Certification - Louisiana Department of Education.
- Educational Leadership Certificate – Louisiana Department of Education
Master of Arts - Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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