Neal Leonard
Educator
Greenville,SC
Summary
Knowledgeable educator with 21 years of experience providing educational guidance and mentorship to students of various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, etc. Shifts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs. Caring and enthusiastic with demonstrated skills in child growth and development. Eager to parlay teaching expertise to new position utilizing teaching and mentoring talents. Strong drive to assist students with personal growth coupled with a personal conviction of life-long learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Greenville County Virtual Program
Greenville, SC
08.2020 - Current
- Scored in top two of all Virtual Program Benchmark Social Studies District Benchmarks.
- Served on Virtual Program Leadership team involved in decision making and problem solving for 2 year old virtual program.
- Student Advisory committee member.
- Lead Advisory teacher for TeamSeas fund raising campaign.
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Greenville County School District
Greenville, SC
08.2001 - Current
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives, reflected district goals and taught according to knowledge, skills, progress and needs of students.
- Planned and organized field trips, school functions, special events
- Organized community service projects
- Developed, administered and evaluated quality formative and summative assessments that tested broad-based content knowledge.
- Created and maintained standards for behavior that cultivated student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
- Managed 130 plus students per year and 30 or more students per class
- Designed social studies lessons that fostered problem-solving, creativity and communication in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
- Monitored and evaluated students' progress in relation to district and school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Greenville Middle Academy
Greenville, SC
08.2015 - 06.2020
- 8th grade Team Leader (2 years)
- Youth in Government Program Sponsor for 2 years (award for best new program)
- Scored district's top 3 in state testing
- Student Council Advisor (4 years) organizing dances, fundraisers, events
- Coordinating Teacher for a Clemson Student Teacher (1 year)
- Organized local field trips to Washington, DC
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Mauldin Middle School
Simpsonville, SC
08.2001 - 06.2015
- 8th grade Team Leader (5 years)
- Sandlapper Club Sponsor (6 years)
- Student Council Advisor (4 years) organizing dances, fundraisers, events
- Organized local field trips and trips to New York, Washington, DC, and Charleston, SC
Education
M.Ed. - Secondary Social Studies
Converse College
Spartanburg, SC 09.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Industrial Safety
Newberry College
Newberry, SC 09.1981 - 05.1985
Skills
Classroom management and instruction
undefinedCertification
National Board Certified Teacher-Social Studies-History/Early Adolescence
Timeline
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Greenville County Virtual Program
08.2020 - Current
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Greenville Middle Academy
08.2015 - 06.2020
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Greenville County School District
08.2001 - Current
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Mauldin Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2015
M.Ed. - Secondary Social Studies
Converse College
09.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Industrial Safety
Newberry College
09.1981 - 05.1985
Additional Information
- Served 10 years as the Director of Tennis at Green Valley Country Club prior to becoming a teacher.
- 23 years experience organizing adult and junior programs and clinics.
- Conducted summer junior tennis clinics at Haynsworth Private School for the past 12 years for ages 4-12.
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