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Leah Reidy

Rockville,Maryland

Summary

PERSONAL SUMMARY Successful Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications

Work History

MCPS
Rockville, Maryland

Kindergarten Teacher
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes.

Fitness Edge
Girard, Rockville, MD

Personal Trainer
08.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.

Key U Kids
Jinan

English Teacher
09.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.

Hamid Johnson
Albany, NY

Preschool Teacher
08.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Managed the classroom effectively to encourage student’s participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment Adapted teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Provided in-class and at-home assignment based on the available lesson plan
  • Developed lesson plans consistent with regular teacher’s past lesson plans.

Thomas O’Brien School of Tech & Science

Substitute Teacher
09.2017 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Yvette Reed

Teacher's Aide
09.2016 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Saint Mary
Woodberry, NY

Preschool Assistant Teacher
09.2015 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.

Education

The College of Saint Rose

Master of Early
06.2015 - 05.2018

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science from Child Family Studies
08.2011 - 05.2015

Skills

    Team Building

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Certification

TEFL

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

MCPS
01.2022 - Current

Personal Training

08-2021

English Teacher

Key U Kids
09.2019 - 02.2020

TEFL

08-2019

Personal Trainer

Fitness Edge
08.2019 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Hamid Johnson
08.2018 - 08.2019

Substitute Teacher

Thomas O’Brien School of Tech & Science
09.2017 - 06.2018

Teacher's Aide

Yvette Reed
09.2016 - 08.2017

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Saint Mary
09.2015 - 08.2016

The College of Saint Rose

Master of Early
06.2015 - 05.2018

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science from Child Family Studies
08.2011 - 05.2015
Leah Reidy