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LEAH MOORHEAD

LEAH MOORHEAD

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

To obtain a position in education. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher/Emotional Support Classroom/ Special Education Teacher/Therapeutic Classroom/Special Education Teacher Learning Support and Emotional Teacher

PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.1999 - Current
  • Support Resource Room /

Assistant Group Supervisor

FIRST IMPRESSIONS DAY CARE
05.1999 - 09.2003
  • Designed and participated in daily activities for children ages 3 to 12 and was responsible and for safety and welfare of the children.

Student Teacher/3rd

ERIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ERIE
10.1998 - 12.1998
  • Instructed 3rd grade students using a variety of reading techniques, daily mathematic manipulative activities and other high interest materials.

Student Teacher/Special Education

ERIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.1998 - 10.1998
  • Instructed 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students in a learning support classroom
  • Developed and incorporated behavior management program to support social emotional problems of inner city students
  • Also provided daily instruction in an inclusion classroom.

Education

Masters - Education School Psychology

Duquesne University of Pennsylvania
2004

Bachelor of Elementary and Special Education - undefined

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
1998

Skills

  • Administrative Coordination
  • Behavior Redirection
  • IEPs
  • Parent Relationship Management
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Administrative Organization
  • Competent in Smart Board Technology
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Facilitating Coordination
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Team Collaboration
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Educational Settings

Affiliations

Council for Exceptional Children Special Olympics Volunteer Member of Pennsylvania State Education Association Certified Lifeguard through the American Red Cross Delta Zeta Sorority Exceptional Knowledge of students with social, emotional and learning disabilities Teaching responsibilities include, but not limited to: Instruct regular and special education students in a partial hospitalization program. Communicate partial hospitalization students learning and behavior to home schools.

Additional Information

  • Instruct 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are socially and emotionally disturbed and learning disabled in a self-contained classroom. Work with in-class therapist to apply behavior modifications. Communicate student learning or behavior problems and improvements to parents, appropriate faculty and programs. Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans. Administer assessments and analyze yearly progress. Instruct 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are socially emotionally disturbed and learning disabled in a resource room setting. Plan, manage and implement daily lesson plans in Math, Science, Social Studies and Reading. Develop and implement classroom behavior management activities.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher/Emotional Support Classroom/ Special Education Teacher/Therapeutic Classroom/Special Education Teacher Learning Support and Emotional Teacher

PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.1999 - Current

Assistant Group Supervisor

FIRST IMPRESSIONS DAY CARE
05.1999 - 09.2003

Student Teacher/3rd

ERIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ERIE
10.1998 - 12.1998

Student Teacher/Special Education

ERIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.1998 - 10.1998

Masters - Education School Psychology

Duquesne University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Elementary and Special Education - undefined

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
LEAH MOORHEAD