Leah Fast
Moundridge,United States
Summary
I am a compassionate and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and time management. I have a proven ability to build trusting relationships and provide emotional support to individuals and families. As a first year teacher I have learned to adapt my ways of teaching to help students understand the content. I am eager to continue bringing my problem-solving skills and dedication to fostering a positive learning environment as an upcoming 2nd year Elementary School Teacher. I have learned how to build relationships with faculty and staff throughout my first year of teaching. My first year has taught me to continue push myself to create a safe environment for my students so they can learn to the best of their ability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Nickerson-South Hutch USD 309
08.2025 - Current
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
CNA
Moundridge Manor
08.2020 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
Student Teacher
Moundridge Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Created effective lesson plans that incorporated multiple learning modalities and differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
- Established positive relationships with students and families, resulting in increased student motivation and engagement.
- Used data to identify and address student learning gaps, resulting in improved student achievement.
- I have started small group instruction and will start to incorporate whole group instruction a few weeks into my student teaching.
Student Teaching Observations
Moundridge Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Helping out with behaviors and helping get students caught up with missing work when they are gone.
- Getting to know the class and faculty of the school along with learning the routine of the class and how to adapt to changes.
Babysitter
Individual Employer
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Entertained and engaged with children using outdoor activities.
- Displayed patience and understanding when dealing with difficult situations involving children.
- Remained alert at all times to ensure the safety of each child under my supervision especially out in public.
- Built strong relationships with families through open communication and trustworthiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bethel College
North Newton 08.2021 - 05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Moundridge High School
Moundridge05.2021
Skills
- Patient/Student care
- Time Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Problem-solving
- Social-emotional learning
- Visual Learning
- Team collaboration
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Nickerson-South Hutch USD 309
08.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Moundridge Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Student Teaching Observations
Moundridge Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bethel College
08.2021 - 05.2025
CNA
Moundridge Manor
08.2020 - Current
Babysitter
Individual Employer
05.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Moundridge High School
Experiences
- iReady Training: I went to an iReady math training at the beginning of the school year to get familiar with the curriculum as well as learn how to use it for supplementing extra practice for the students.
- IntoReading Training: I also went to an IntoReading training at the beginning of the school year to learn how this curriculum works and get more familiar with it.
- Visual learning: I have gone to multiple professional development days over visual learning and how to best integrate that into my classroom and how to use it school wide. This includes having success criteria up and also having your learning targets posted so students know what their success criteria and learning targets are at all times.