Leah Hall
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Laveen Elementary School District, specializing in reading and math intervention, and individualized education plans. Skilled in special education, building relationships with students and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Creates engaging curricula that enhance student learning and promote social-emotional growth. Committed to innovative teaching and mentoring new educators. Strong background in classroom management and inclusive education practices in diverse educational settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher
Laveen Elementary School District
07.2014 - Current
- Develop individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborate with teachers to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Monitor student progress and provided targeted interventions for improvement.
- Conduct assessments to identify learning disabilities and strengths.
- Create curriculum including curating resources for elementary and middle school students
- Maintain strong relationships with families, staff and students to build social-emotional and academic growth
- Created and now facilitate schoolwide Yoga and Mindfulness Program
Teacher
Sage Charter Academy
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Created custom ELA and math curriculum for grades 2-5
- Facilitated schoolwide meetings for students and staff
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and instructional techniques.
- Led curriculum development initiatives aligning with educational standards and goals.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and address concerns.
Education
Certificate - Special Education
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ01-2013
Master of Arts - Education, Curriculum Design
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Brandeis University
Waltham06-1992
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Mathematics intervention
- Classroom accommodations
- Parent-teacher communication
- Teaching Phonics for older students
- Specialized education plan writing
- Organized
- Efficient
- Creative
- Social skills training
Timeline
Resource Teacher
Laveen Elementary School District
07.2014 - Current
Teacher
Sage Charter Academy
08.2008 - 05.2014
Certificate - Special Education
Rio Salado College
Master of Arts - Education, Curriculum Design
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Brandeis University