Julie Leischner
Billings,MT
Summary
Ambitious and adaptable educator with over 10 years of experience. Strong organizational and multitasking skills, as well as an aptitude for technology and IEFA. Ready to apply knowledge and skills to a new group of students!
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA Teacher
Billings West High School
Billings, MT
07.2024 - Current
- Develop engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student comprehension and critical thinking.
- Implemented IEFA into as many lessons as possible. I go to every IEFA training that is available.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and active participation among students.
ELA Teacher
Custer County District High School
Miles City, MT
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to promote student learning including lectures, cooperative learning activities, hands-on projects and technology integration.
- Assessed student performance through formative assessments such as quizzes, tests, journals, presentations and group work.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of language arts concepts.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Sacred Heart Parish School
Miles City, MT
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Incorporated IEFA in fun ways in my classroom.
- Utilized educational opportunities for my students, as offered by groups such as F.W.P. and Fort Keough.
- Integrated creative activities into daily instruction to engage students in learning. Example: use of trail cams on their ranches to track movement of specific animals.
Long-Term Substitute ELA Teacher
Custer County District High School
US
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Long-term interim English teacher for an injured educator.
- Prepared all lesson plans, taught, graded papers, and met with parents for conferences.
Adjunct Professor of English
Miles Community College
US
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Taught in-person and online sections of Writing 201.
- Assessed student baseline and taught Research Paper Writing.
- Assisted students with research projects by providing guidance on formulating research questions, evaluating sources, and citing references.
ELA Teacher and Study Hall Aide
Washington Middle School
US
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Taught 2 core enrichment courses and developed an IEFA curriculum for Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow's book Counting Coup.
- Assisted students with homework in an intense study hall setting.
- Employed effective classroom management methods to ensure a safe learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Miles City Unified School District
Miles City, MT
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Worked as a substitute teacher for all ages from August, 2014 to May, 2016; and again from December, 2017 to May, 2018.
- Managed classroom environment, helped students learn in absence of regular teachers.
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.
Education
Master's in Education - Northern Plain Transition to Teaching
MSU-Bozeman
Bozeman, Montana05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
MSU-Bozeman
Bozeman, MT05-1996
Skills
- Literary analysis
- Interpersonal relationships
- Writing instruction
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative learning
Certification
- M.Ed.
- State of Montana Educator License
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Billings West High School
07.2024 - Current
ELA Teacher
Custer County District High School
08.2021 - 05.2024
Fifth Grade Teacher
Sacred Heart Parish School
08.2018 - 05.2021
Long-Term Substitute ELA Teacher
Custer County District High School
08.2017 - 11.2017
Adjunct Professor of English
Miles Community College
01.2017 - 07.2017
ELA Teacher and Study Hall Aide
Washington Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher
Miles City Unified School District
08.2014 - 05.2016
Master's in Education - Northern Plain Transition to Teaching
MSU-Bozeman
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
MSU-Bozeman