Leah Barnes-Jasso
Leander,TX
Summary
Bilingual community engagement professional with 7+ years of experience across education, public housing, and client-facing roles. Skilled in eligibility processing, intake coordination, and cross-cultural communication. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Educator
Leander ISD — Danielson Middle School
Leander, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Provide bilingual instructional support to 150+ students through small-group teaching and individualized outreach
- Translate complex academic content into accessible language for families with varying literacy levels
- Manage classroom systems, digital platforms, and instructional materials with strong organization
English Educator & ESL Specialist
Spring Branch ISD — Northbrook High School
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Built communication systems for families across diverse linguistic backgrounds
- Developed accessible materials for limited-English-proficiency households
- Collaborated with faculty to align outreach strategies and student support systems
English Educator
Harrison County School District
Biloxi, MS
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed structured curriculum across diverse academic levels
- Served as Ethnic Studies Director for African American Literature programming
- Coordinated Spring Symposium for student academic research
- Maintained consistent progress monitoring and family communication
Intake Eligibility Specialist
Mississippi Housing Authority VIII
Gulfport, MS
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed eligibility processing for Public Housing, Section 8, and Assisted Living programs
- Conducted intake interviews, verified documentation, and ensured regulatory compliance
- Guided applicants through multi-step processes with accuracy and clarity
- Maintained detailed case records supporting audit readiness
- Coordinated with property managers on vacancies and placements
Education
Master of Science - English Literature
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2018
Certification
- Texas: English Language Arts & Reading (7–12)
- Texas: ESL Supplemental
- Mississippi: Teacher License (7–12), ELA
- Oregon: English Language Arts (PK–12)
Languages
English (Native)
Spanish (Intermediate)
FELLOWSHIPS & TRAINING
- Leander Writes Fellowship | 2026
- Abydos Learning International | 2023
Timeline
English Educator
Leander ISD — Danielson Middle School
01.2025 - Current
English Educator & ESL Specialist
Spring Branch ISD — Northbrook High School
01.2023 - 01.2025
English Educator
Harrison County School District
01.2021 - 01.2023
Intake Eligibility Specialist
Mississippi Housing Authority VIII
01.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - English Literature
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
The University of Southern Mississippi