Leah E. Deane

Passionate educator with 20 years of experience in education seeks to obtain a leadership position to assist in fostering a community of learning where all members work collaboratively to ensure all student performs at his or her full potential. Ambitious and dependable individual with an outstanding attitude and strong motivation to develop a welcoming learning community for students educators, families and all stakeholders. Extensive experience with English Language Learners, special needs learners and students with extreme social and emotional needs. Experience as a co-leader of school and takes on many roles as an administrator. Possesses leadership experience as a master teacher, mentor teacher and member of the school leadership team. Able to model effectively for other teachers with a strong focus on high quality curriculum instruction and classroom management. Possesses outstanding communication skills with students, staff, families and community partners. Experience working with a team of educators to achieve a high level of learning for students resulting in students who consistently achieve at high levels on standardized tests due to dedication to student achievement.

• West Side Impact Teacher of the Year, Lattie Coor, 2018-2019
• Passion and Commitment Teacher of the Year, Lattie Coor, 2015-2016

• Master Teacher, Lattie Coor Elementary School, Avondale, Arizona, 2022-Present, Leads school and district professional developments, Coaches teachers based on individual needs and walkthrough data, Analyzes data to develop interventions and supports for teachers and students, Leads Student Intervention Team to develop goals and interventions for students, Evaluates teachers based on the TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) evaluation rubric, Builds strong relationships with teachers, Creates school schedules and calendars to support structure and environment of school, Assists with administrative duties to support school principal and staff
• Mentor Teacher, Lattie Coor Elementary School, Avondale, Arizona, 2017-2022, Leads professional development for teachers based on teacher needs, Models effective instruction for teachers, Evaluates teachers based on the TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) evaluation rubric, Builds strong relationships with teachers
• GEARS Leadership Team Member, Lattie Coor Elementary, Avondale, Arizona, 2017-Present, Attends weekly leadership meetings to analyze teacher walkthrough and student data, Plans for the upcoming school year with school leadership team, Attends district GEARS trainings and meetings
• Coordinator, Student Council, Lattie Coor Elementary, 2010-2022, Organized student council team and fundraising

• Community Leadership Team, Lattie Coor Elementary, Avondale, Arizona
• Make Way for Books Committee, Lattie Coor Elementary, Avondale, Arizona
• Safety Team, Lattie Coor Elementary, Avondale, Arizona
• Flip this Playground Committee, Sponsor, Lattie Coor Elementary, Avondale, Arizona