Leah Ridge
Summary
Energetic educator with five school years of experience in fostering a positive classroom environment, encouraging student growth and development, and providing personalized support to students. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Committed to ongoing professional development and always striving to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment for all students. Eager to contribute my energy and creativity to support student growth and success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher- Grade 5
River Grove School
08.2024 - Current
- Created a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where students felt valued, and respected fostering trust and engagement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for both struggling and advanced students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address areas of improvement for behavioral and academic concerns.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Ran and participated in extra curricular activities.
Paraprofessional
Bannockburn School
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Attend differentiation meetings to understand how to better help and guide specific students
- Administer Fountas and Pinnell reading Benchmark Assessments
- Adapt teaching strategies to each student's requirements, including those with barriers to learning
- Provide 1:1 support for students that required additional support.
- Lead reading groups to support students in literacy skills
- Assist in preparing lessons and materials to support grades kindergarten through 4th
Substitute Teacher
Bannockburn School
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Deliver engaging lessons across entire curriculum to grades K-8, with an average classroom count of 15 students
- Adapt provided lesson plans to students' unique learning needs
- Grade classwork and perform on-the-spot assessments to provide useful feedback to regular class teachers
Education
English As A Second Language And Bilingual Education - Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN09-2026
Elementary Education -
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL12-2023
Business Management -
Triton College
River Grove, IL12-2019
Associates in the Arts -
Triton College
River Grove, IL12-2019
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Time Management
- Willingness to Grow and Learn
- Reliable
- Building Relationships
Timeline
Teacher- Grade 5
River Grove School
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Bannockburn School
08.2021 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Bannockburn School
02.2021 - 06.2021
English As A Second Language And Bilingual Education - Education
American College of Education
Elementary Education -
Concordia University Chicago
Business Management -
Triton College
Associates in the Arts -
Triton College