Leah Bolder
ARDMORE
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Educator
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.1999 - Current
- Facilitated discussions with team members to effectively plan and schedule educational lessons promoting curriculum adherence.
- Guided students in identifying learning opportunities and developing perseverance to enhance readiness for future academic success.
- Outlined and conveyed clear educational goals for all lessons, units, and projects to facilitate effective learning experiences.
- Facilitated regular meetings with parents to discuss children's academic development. Guided families in accessing community resources to optimize support. Supported families in implementing effective strategies for managing students' challenges.
- Conducted evaluations of students' performance and behavior to support holistic development and well-being.
- Coordinated and managed recreational programs aimed at promoting holistic development through engaging activities.
- Coordinated activities that promote hands-on learning and critical thinking, providing students with opportunities to observe and investigate concepts.
- Designed and organized educational resources and objectives to facilitate effective course delivery and adherence to curriculum standards.
- Implemented behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies to promote socially acceptable behavior among participants.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills in education.
- Designed and implemented display strategies for student work, ensuring alignment with individual perceptual skill levels.
- Generated detailed reports on student progress and engagement in activities to support administrative decision-making.
- Coordinated with team members to plan and schedule educational lessons that promote effective learning.
Education
High School Diploma - Science of Education
Lamberton High School
Philadelphia, PA06-1992
Bachelors of Science - Education
Cabrini College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania05-1997
Masters Degree - Science of Education
Cabrini College
Radnor, Pennsylvania05-2002
Skills
- Early Childhood Education Certification
- Elementary Education Certification
- English as a Second Language Program Specialist Certification
- Received Master's 60 credits
- Subject matter expertise
- Cultural sensitivity
- Relationship building
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians of ESL students to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' letter identification and letter- sound acquisition by integrating sensory play and movement to help children recognize and form letters.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents of ESL students to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational development.
Certification
- TESOL Certified
- Early Childhood Preschool-3, Cabrini College
- Elementary Education 4-6, Cabrini College
Timeline
Teacher Educator
School District of Philadelphia
09.1999 - Current
Bachelors of Science - Education
Cabrini College
High School Diploma - Science of Education
Lamberton High School
Masters Degree - Science of Education
Cabrini College