Joleigh Slough
Waco,USA
Summary
I am a versatile educator dedicated to making sure every student has the tools they need to succeed. Whether I am serving as an At-Risk Specialist, a Special Education Teacher, or managing the school library my focus is always on providing the right resources and the right support at the right time.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
At-Risk Specialist
Dean Highland Elementary
Waco, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with the PEIMS clerk to identify and code at-risk students throughout the school year. Assist teachers and parents with the referral process. Collect student data for referrals. Meet regularly with teachers to review student data and student needs. Ensure students are receiving accelerated instruction and teachers are progress monitoring in Branching Minds. Create RTI plans in Same Goal. Assist with TELPAS and STAAR testing.
- Supervisor: Janice Whiting
- 254-752-3751
Library Media Specialist
Dean Highland Elementary
Waco, TX
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Create and maintain an inviting environment for students to gain a love of reading through personal book selection and engaging story times. Use the Destiny Follett software to manage book circulation and inventory. Host Scholastic Book Fair fundraisers. Facilitate the Accelerated Reader program.
- Supervisor: Sharina Hubbard
- 254-752-3751
Special Education Teacher
Dean Highland Elementary
Waco, TX
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Planned and implemented engaging, dynamic, and creative lessons. Advocated for students and parents at ARD meetings. Developed IEP goals to meet student individual needs. Assessed and tracked student growth. Managed challenging behaviors using a variety of strategies. Served as a teacher mentor.
- Supervisor: Thia Allen
- 254-752-3751
Function Academics Aide
Dean Highland Elementary
Waco, TX
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Assist with the academic, emotional, and health needs of students between the ages of five and twelve years of age, under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.
- Supervisor: Thia Allen
- 254-752-3751
Pre-K Teacher
First Friends Learning Center
Bartlesville, OK
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Create a hands-on learning environment for students aged three to four. Provide opportunities both teacher-guided and student-guided, for each individual child to gain autonomy and self-sufficiency at their own pace.
- Supervisor: Rachel Becker
- 918-336-7070
Pre-K Teacher
Kane Elementary
Bartlesville, OK
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Developed grade-appropriate lesson plans for all subjects based on the Oklahoma State Academic Standards. Responsible for keeping track of student progress through on-going assessments and adjusting to their individual needs.
- Supervisor: Shelly White
- 918-337-3711
Pre-K Teacher
EOAC Head Start
Waco, TX
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Developed grade-appropriate lesson plans for all subject areas based on the Head Start Standards. Responsible for keeping track of student progress through Creative Curriculum, online observations, and assessment system.
- Supervisor: Marilyn Nickleson
- 254-752-1881
4th Grade Teacher
EOAC Waco Charter School
Waco, TX
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Developed grade-appropriate lesson plans for all subject areas based on the TEKS and TAKS standards. Responsible for keeping track of student progress through on-going assessments and adjusting to their individual educational needs.
- Supervisor: Johnette Hicks
- 254-753-0331
Special Education PPCD Aide
Lorena Primary School
Lorena, TX
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Assisted with the academic, emotional, and health needs of students between the ages of three and six years of age, under the direct supervision of an experienced educator. Responsibilities included taking care of students who required being fed through a gastric feeding tube.
- Supervisor: Kathy Lina
- 254-857-8909
Pre-K Instruction Aide
Elm Mott Center
Waco, TX
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Assisted with the educational needs of students between the ages of three and four based on the Pre-K TEKS standards.
- Supervisor: Nancy Cross
- 254-296-6460
Education
AA - Education
McLennan Community College
06-1999
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-4
University of Texas at Arlington
05-2007
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Motivated
- Differentiated instruction
- SameGoal
- Branching Minds
- iReady
- Eduphoria
Certification
- Generalist EC-4
- Special Education EC-12 Supplemental
- ESL EC-12 Supplemental
Timeline
At-Risk Specialist
Dean Highland Elementary
08.2025 - Current
Library Media Specialist
Dean Highland Elementary
08.2022 - 08.2025
Special Education Teacher
Dean Highland Elementary
08.2020 - 08.2022
Function Academics Aide
Dean Highland Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2020
Pre-K Teacher
First Friends Learning Center
08.2013 - 08.2016
Pre-K Teacher
Kane Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2013
Pre-K Teacher
EOAC Head Start
08.2009 - 07.2010
4th Grade Teacher
EOAC Waco Charter School
06.2007 - 08.2009
Special Education PPCD Aide
Lorena Primary School
08.2004 - 06.2007
Pre-K Instruction Aide
Elm Mott Center
08.2002 - 08.2004
AA - Education
McLennan Community College
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-4
University of Texas at Arlington