Leah DeLeon

• Serve as a lead point of contact for large-scale community events, supporting gatherings of 200+ participants with a focus on safety, organization, and member experience.
• Coordinate event setup, logistics, and real-time problem-solving to ensure smooth operations and welcoming, inclusive environments.
• Provide compassionate member care through attentive presence, hospitality, and responsive support before, during, and after events.
• Collaborate with event leaders to uphold high standards of professionalism, dignity, and efficiency.
• Model calm leadership, situational awareness, and discretion while managing competing priorities in fast-paced, people-centered settings.

Provided instructional continuity in 8th Grade Science and 5th Grade ELA, including stepping into a 5th-grade classroom mid-year following a teacher departure. Leveraged Texas certification to deliver aligned instruction and stabilize classroom systems. Led students to top-performing mid-year I-Ready results across KIPP Houston, and ranked in the top three statewide in Texas.

• Supported food pantry operations and community events through meal distribution, setup, and guest assistance, contributing to a welcoming and dignified experience for families.

• Led a team of youth workers across three consecutive summers, overseeing daily operations and ensuring a safe, structured environment for children from Title I families.
• Delegated responsibilities and modeled positive discipline strategies to cultivate a nurturing, high-expectation culture that supported multilingual and culturally diverse communities.
• Designed weekly learning themes and enrichment activities that promoted social-emotional development, teamwork, and community engagement.

• Reassigned across instructional and support roles based on school-wide needs, demonstrating adaptability, initiative, and trusted leadership capacity.
• Championed technology integration across PreK-5 classrooms to boost digital literacy and academic engagement, aligning with campus goals for 21st-century learning.
• Spearheaded family engagement strategies and home-school communication systems that contributed to a collaborative, high-achievement school culture.
• Partnered with grade-level leads to implement data-informed instructional planning, supporting student-centered practices and driving measurable academic growth.

• Served as the sole certified educator on site at times, mentoring staff in early childhood pedagogy, trauma-informed practices, and inclusive classroom strategies.
• Led classroom setup, coached new teachers, and ensured IEP compliance through cross-functional coordination with families, service providers, and school personnel.
• Designed and delivered bilingual, trauma-informed instruction for students navigating high-risk family situations, supporting both academic and emotional development.
• Facilitated professional development on culturally responsive teaching and trained paraprofessionals in inclusive practices and virtual learning platforms during the pandemic.

• Designed and implemented project-based learning units that integrated literacy, student voice, and cultural relevance to engage diverse learners in a Gifted and Talented school.
• Contributed to IEP, RTI, and school improvement planning teams, supporting individualized learning goals and data-driven instructional decisions.
• Fostered inclusive, equity-centered classroom environments that promoted high expectations and academic excellence for all students.
• Facilitated engaging learning experiences, boosting student participation and fostering a love for learning among diverse groups.

• Facilitated academic enrichment and mentoring for K-5 students in historically underserved communities, emphasizing holistic development, academic success, and strong family partnerships.
• Supported after-school learning extensions and enrichment programs aligned with school-wide goals.
• Served as the only certified educator on site in the after-school program, providing coaching, classroom modeling, and systems support to instructional aides to ensure consistent, inclusive practices.

• Coordinated and implemented instructional curriculum for multi-week summer program serving elementary students.
• Designed culturally responsive learning experiences aligned with program goals and student needs.
• Supported instructional staff with lesson planning, classroom structure, and daily academic routines.
• Ensured quality and consistency across classrooms, fostering a safe and engaging summer learning environment.