Leah Allen
Lakewood,CA
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
LAUSD School District
11.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Clinical Faculty Advisor
Claremont Graduate University
08.2023 - Current
- Coaching, advising, mentoring, observing, and evaluating pre-service teacher candidates in their clinical settings.
- Collaborate with district personnel to ensure teacher candidates are receiving the necessary support to succeed in the clinical setting and meet program competencies.
- Attending clinical seminar with candidates
- Advocate for inclusive, culturally relevant, anti-racist/anti-bias teaching practices and curriculum.
- Complete and submit the required documentation of the Candidate's growth
- Counsel Candidates who are struggling and maintain open communication with program coordinators, Mentor Teachers, and Site Support Providers.
Volunteer
LAUSD School
09.2022 - Current
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development in class and during recess.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Elementary School Teacher
LAUSD/ Denker Avenue ES
11.1988 - 06.2022
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Teacher's Credential
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CABachelor of Science - Psychology
Howard University
Washington, DC12.1986
Skills
- Assess Students
- Parent and Student Communication
- Distance Learning Platforms
- DIBELS Knowledge
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Relations
- CGI Trained
- Restorative Justice Training
- Administered TRC
- Edulastic Training
- Common Core Standards
- IEP Understanding
- IEP Documentation
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
LAUSD School District
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Faculty Advisor
Claremont Graduate University
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer
LAUSD School
09.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
LAUSD/ Denker Avenue ES
11.1988 - 06.2022
Teacher's Credential
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Howard University