Josh Sleight
Summary
Enthusiastic secondary educator seeking to build strong positive relationships with students to foster strengths and meet high standards. Experienced in backwards unit and lesson design, equitable assessment, and various instructional strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Franklin High School
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaboratively designed curriculum to practice backwards design.
- Worked in large and small groups and one-on-one with students to provide equitable access to instructional content.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Substitute Teaching Assistant & Special Needs Assistant
Bellevue School District
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with PreK-5 lessons in small groups and one-on-one settings.
- Fostered connections with students and practiced social & emotional, as well as academic and motor skills with students.
- Maintained smooth classroom operations by assisting teachers with any administrative, instructional, or student support need.
Summer Camp Enrichment Teacher
Launch Learning
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised children ages 5-12 during free play, mealtimes, and planned activities.
- Created and maintained an educational environment with limited resources.
- Ensured health and safety of campers in a variety of situations such as on field trips and during extremely hot weather.
Teaching Intern
Shorewood High School
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided individualized academic support for students.
- Gained valuable knowledge of classroom management strategies and lesson planning.
- Taught whole class lessons in Psychology and World History.
Education
Master in Teaching - Secondary Teacher Education Program
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - English and Psychology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA03.2023
Associate of Arts -
South Seattle College
Seattle, WA12.2020
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Backwards curriculum design
- Equity and empathy-focused instruction
- Building strong relationships
- MTSS
- Restorative Justice
- Technology Integration LMS Experience
Certification
- Washington State Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Student Teacher
Franklin High School
08.2024 - 03.2025
Substitute Teaching Assistant & Special Needs Assistant
Bellevue School District
07.2023 - 03.2024
Teaching Intern
Shorewood High School
08.2022 - 03.2023
Summer Camp Enrichment Teacher
Launch Learning
06.2022 - 08.2023
Master in Teaching - Secondary Teacher Education Program
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - English and Psychology
University of Washington
Associate of Arts -
South Seattle College
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