Kimberly Leazier
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Certified K-6 Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Gilbert Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Gilbert Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Willow Creek Charter School
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Taught a multiage classroom.
6th Grade Teacher
Gilbert Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Reduced behavioral issues in the classroom by implementing consistent disciplinary strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive school community.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Rio Rancho Pubic Schools
08.1997 - 04.2000
- Fostered a love for reading by introducing students to diverse literary genres and authors.
- Assessed student progress regularly, using formative assessments to guide instructional decisions.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student success.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Taught spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.1997
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Instruction
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Gilbert Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Gilbert Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2016
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Willow Creek Charter School
08.2009 - 05.2010
6th Grade Teacher
Gilbert Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Rio Rancho Pubic Schools
08.1997 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of New Mexico
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