Leah Gentry
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Adept at fostering educational excellence, I leveraged effective organizational skills and educational technology proficiency at Indian Valley Elementary School. Collaborating closely with staff, I significantly enhanced learning experiences, demonstrating strong verbal communication and adaptability. Achievements include leading impactful decisions and advancing instructional strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In Clover Boutique
06.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Small business specializing in women's clothing, accessories, and gifts
- Created social media strategy and presence for the store
- Responsible for creating brand awareness, engagement, and loyalty through creative social media content
- Established e-commerce strategy and platform resulting in growth of sales through online business presence
- Led implementation of a new point of sale and inventory system
- Facilitated migration and training from the old system to a new system
- Small business specializing in women's clothing, accessories, and gifts
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Indian Valley Elementary School
Overland Park, USA
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Prepared lessons in Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
- Prepared lesson plans and rubrics that coincide with assessment and standards
- Conducted daily small group lessons in reading using decodable readers
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and staff to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
Fifth Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Indian Valley Elementary School
Overland Park, USA
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Incorporated multiple teaching strategies into a classroom with an average of 22 students
- Adapted instruction to the diversity of the classroom including students with learning disabilities
- Attained professional development by participating in district in-services
- Graded and evaluated student performance in assessments, daily assignments, and coursework
Education
Masters - Reading Specialist, PK-12 Concentration
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2016
Skills
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Team Collaboration Skills
- Effective Patience
- Eagerness to learn
- Adaptability
- Proficiency in Educational Technology
Educational Leadership Experience
- ILit Curriculum Writing Committee, BVSD- Provided insight and assisted in the writing for the districts own curriculum. With a team teachers across the district, brainstormed and created learning experiences for students to provide the best outcome in their practice.
- Building Leadership Team, Indian Valley Elementar- Worked alongside a team of other teachers and the building principal to reflect, plan, and collaborate on decisions being made for the school.
Certification
Licensed teacher, Kansas, 4869595761
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
In Clover Boutique
06.2023 - Current
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Indian Valley Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2023
Fifth Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Indian Valley Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2018
Masters - Reading Specialist, PK-12 Concentration
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Kansas
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