Kimberly Leisure

Taught fluency in reading with phonics.

Created and organized graduation programs.

Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and participation.

Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.

Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student development and address concerns.

Provided a warm,supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

Incorporated kindles,EBEAM lessons, and laptops in my planning.

Communicate weekly with parents through newsletters and emails.

13 years experience teaching 2nd grade-most recently taught.

Two years experience teaching 4th grade.

Twelve years experience teaching Kindergarten.

• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
• Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
• Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
• Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
• Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
• Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
• Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
• Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.

• Managed classroom environments to foster student engagement and learning.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.