Leah Clark
Lacey
Summary
Dedicated educator skilled in fostering student engagement and collaboration within diverse educational settings. Expertise in implementing differentiated instruction and utilizing technology to enhance learning outcomes. Strong background in monitoring student progress and maintaining effective classroom management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Title 1 Paraeducator
Lacey Elementary
Lacey
12.2017 - Current
- Teach reading small groups for kindergarten-5th grade students using ECRI curriculum
- Teach math small groups for Kindergarten-5th grade students using Bridges curriculum
- Collaborated with teacher and support staff to enhance student engagement and academic skills
- Assisted with monthly progress monitoring and school-wide assessments to track student growth
- Entered student scores and maintained data spreadsheets for accurate performance tracking
Emergency Substitute Teacher
Lacey Elementary
Lacey
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Executed classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Mediated student conflicts effectively, ensuring classroom order and respect.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student understanding.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Documented daily classroom activities in comprehensive reports for primary teacher. on school day activities to primary teacher.
Student Teaching Experience-1st Grade
Lacey Elementary
Lacey
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, provided small-group instruction, resolved conflicts, managed time effectively, and differentiated instruction for talented and gifted, special education, and multilingual students
- Led classroom instruction for 21 students in Math, Writing, Reading, SEL and Science, using district-approved curriculum
- Maintained excellent classroom management using CHAMPS to provide a positive learning environment and promote student engagement
- Collaborated weekly with 1st grade team to analyze student goals and scores in reading and math, identifying at-risk students for targeted support
- Attended IEP meetings for students receiving special education services, speech therapy services and occupational therapy services
- Prepared and administered regular subject assessments, complete with data entry of scores into school-wide spreadsheets for administrators and academic team to view
- Maintained open communication with parents and families through email, newsletters, Remind messages, and in-person interactions
- Completed regular observations of my lesson delivery and classroom management by a Clinical Supervisor and mentor teacher, with suggestions and feedback offered
Substitute Paraeducator
North Thurston Public Schools
Lacey
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Facilitated small group instruction in reading and math for Kindergarten-5th grade, fostering student understanding and academic growth
- Supervised student activities during recess, promoting safety and encouraging positive social interactions
- Supported teachers by assisting with classroom management and student engagement.
- Implemented individualized education plans for diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment for all students.
Title 1 Paraeducator
Pleasant Glade Elementary
Lacey
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Facilitated reading instruction for small groups in kindergarten-5th grade using Reach for Reading, Reach Into Phonics, Reading Mastery, and Six Minute Solutions curriculum, fostering literacy development
- Supported math instruction for small groups in kindergarten-5th grade using Origo curriculum, enhancing students' mathematical understanding
- Collaborated with teacher and support staff to enhance student engagement and skill development through targeted interventions
- Monitored student activities during recess to ensure safety and engagement
- Developed positive relationships with both students and colleagues
Substitute Paraeducator
North Thurston Public Schools
Lacey
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught reading and math groups for kindergarten-5th grade
- Oversaw student interactions during recess to ensure safety and engagement
- Assisted librarian in organizing resources and maintaining library operations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
WGU-Salt Lake City
WA06-2025
Nursing Prerequisites -
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA01-2013
Certificate - Geriatric Case Management
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01-2009
Skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom management
- Advanced in Google Classroom
- Data tracking
- Data analysis
- Proficient in Skyward Qmlativ database
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Google Workspace expertise
Certification
- Washington Elementary Education Teaching Certificate-614341F
- Geriatric Case Management Certificate
- CPR certified
Timeline
Emergency Substitute Teacher
Lacey Elementary
09.2025 - 06.2026
Student Teaching Experience-1st Grade
Lacey Elementary
03.2025 - 06.2025
Title 1 Paraeducator
Lacey Elementary
12.2017 - Current
Substitute Paraeducator
North Thurston Public Schools
09.2017 - 11.2017
Title 1 Paraeducator
Pleasant Glade Elementary
01.2017 - 06.2017
Substitute Paraeducator
North Thurston Public Schools
11.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
WGU-Salt Lake City
Nursing Prerequisites -
South Puget Sound Community College
Certificate - Geriatric Case Management
University of Florida