Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Educational Leadership Experience
Certification
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Leah Gentry

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Curriculum specialist with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, educational program management, and instructional design. Known for flexibility in meeting changing needs and fostering reliable teamwork. Passionate about enhancing educational outcomes and driving impactful initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Specialist

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
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.

Elementary Classroom Teacher- 1st Grade

Indian Valley Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Prepared lessons in Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
  • Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Used the iReady curriculum daily
  • Utilized data-driven instruction practices to identify areas needing improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.

Elementary Classroom Teacher- 5th Grade

Indian Valley Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2018


  • Adapted instruction to the diversity of the classroom including students with learning disabilities
  • Attained professional development by participating in district in-services and parent teacher conferences
  • Graded and evaluated student performance in assessments, daily assignments, and coursework
  • Utilized data-driven instruction practices to identify areas needing improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Assessed student performance through regular testing, providing constructive feedback and tailored support for improvement.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.


Education

Masters in Education - Reading Specialist, PK-12 Concentration

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2016

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Sales deal management
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Educational technology proficiency
  • Assessment strategies
  • Curriculum planning
  • Effective communication
  • Professional development

Educational Leadership Experience

  • ILit Curriculum Writing Committee, BVSD, 03/19-04/19- Provided insight and assisted in the writing for the districts own curriculum, Selected by school administration to participate in the committee. With a team of 4 other 1st grade teachers across the district, brainstormed and created learning experiences for students to provide the best outcome in their practice.
  • Building Leadership Team, Indian Valley Elementary, 08/19, 05/23, Worked alongside a team of other teachers and the building principal to reflect, plan, and collaborate on decisions being made for the school. Met monthly to help brainstorm ways to make the school the best place it could be.
  • Building Assessment Team, 08/16, 05/23, Following all building-wide assessments, met with fellow team members to analyze student data and discuss ways to provide the most growth in the specific grade level and subject area, Used MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) to help support classroom educators on how to take assessment data and gear instruction towards the needs of their students.

Certification

Licensed teacher, Kansas, 4869595761

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Specialist

In Clover Boutique
06.2023 - Current

Elementary Classroom Teacher- 1st Grade

Indian Valley Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2023

Elementary Classroom Teacher- 5th Grade

Indian Valley Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Kansas

Masters in Education - Reading Specialist, PK-12 Concentration

Emporia State University
Leah Gentry