Jenny (Wei Kwan) Leung
Winchester,MA
Summary
An experienced, dedicated, passionate, kind early childhood educator highly regarded for managing a safe, organized classroom with high expectations and committed to academic excellence and inclusivity for all. Accomplished in building strong rapport and excellent in communicating with both students and their families. Collaborates well with colleagues in supporting and meeting student needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Upham Elementary School
09.2008 - Current
- Fostered an organized, kind, caring, inclusive classroom with structure, routines, clear rules and high expectations.
- Planned and implemented daily lessons in all subjects.
- Differentiated instruction.
- Assessed student learning progress routinely in all subjects.
- Engaged in whole class, small group and one-on-one instruction each day.
- Supported students' physical, mental, and social development daily.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and set goals for each student.
Second Grade Teacher
Upham Elementary School
09.2001 - 06.2008
- Fostered an organized, kind, caring, inclusive classroom with structure, routines, clear rules and high expectations.
- Planned and implemented daily lessons across all subjects.
- Differentiated instruction as needed.
- Assessed and monitored each student's growth routinely and set appropriate goals for each student.
- Developed deep connections with each student and helped each student to learn and grow each year.
- Developed strong rapports with families and communicated effectively with them during teacher/parent conferences to share and set goals.
Kindergarten Teacher
Upham Elementary School
09.1993 - 06.2001
- Fostered an organized, kind, caring, inclusive classroom with structure, routines, clear rules and high expectations.
- Fostered love for learning in all students.
- Differentiated instruction as needed.
- Fostered safe environment for students to take risks, make mistakes and to grow.
- Fostered friendships through play and choices each day.
- Planned and implemented daily hands-on lessons in all subjects.
Education
Master of Education - Integrating Technology Into The Curriculum
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2002
Master of Education - Integrating Arts Into The Curriculum
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.1993
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiating Instruction
- Organized & structured classroom
- Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Reading Assessment (BAS)
- DIBELS, Heggerty & FUNDATIONS
- TERC MATH Investigations
- Lucy Calkins Reading & Writing Units
- Open Circle and SEL
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Responsive Classroom
- Experience with Students Affected by Autism (15yrs)
- Experience with Students Affected by Trauma (5yrs)
Additional Information
*Mentor to Amazing Metco Students
*School Council Member
*Student Support Team Member (SST)
*Mentor to Awesome Wellesley HS Students - Senior Community Service Project
*Fluent in Speaking Cantonese (a dialect of Chinese)
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Upham Elementary School
09.2008 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Upham Elementary School
09.2001 - 06.2008
Kindergarten Teacher
Upham Elementary School
09.1993 - 06.2001
Master of Education - Integrating Technology Into The Curriculum
Bridgewater State University
Master of Education - Integrating Arts Into The Curriculum
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Boston College
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