Leah Powers
Pine Knot,KY
Summary
Engaging elementary teacher with 8 years experience committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
McCreary County School District
08.2023 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
2nd Grade Teacher
McCreary County School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
McCreary County School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
Elementary Music Teacher
McCreary County School District
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Instructed students on vocal performance.
- Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
- Directed junior choir in annual Christmas and Spring programs.
- Directed drama club in annual Spring musicals.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Administered quizzes and exams to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 140 students about fundamentals and history of music
- Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension
6th Grade ELA Teacher
McCreary County School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and parent-teacher conferences.
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KYCurrent
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (P-5)
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY05-2016
High School Diploma -
Whitley County High School
Williamsburg, KY05-2012
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Compliance Standards
- Relationship Building
- Positive Reinforcement
- Compassion & Empathy
- Instructional Skills
- Classroom Management
- Teaching Strategies
- Organizational Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Data Entry
- Lesson Planning
- Common core
- Standardized Tests
Affiliations
Omicron Delta Kappa Member
Certification
- UFLI Training - 12 hours
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
McCreary County School District
08.2023 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
McCreary County School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
McCreary County School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Elementary Music Teacher
McCreary County School District
08.2017 - 05.2021
6th Grade ELA Teacher
McCreary County School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
Masters of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (P-5)
Campbellsville University
High School Diploma -
Whitley County High School
- UFLI Training - 12 hours
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