Leanna Hays
Cross City ,FL
Summary
Upbeat educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development, and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using a balance of traditional and modern approaches. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Organized engaging field trips for students that aligned with the curriculum, providing real-world connections to classroom learning.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Student Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
2024.01 - 2024.01
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Secretary
Anderson Elementary School
2022.01 - 2023.07
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in handling a wide range of administrative tasks as needed to support the overall needs of the school community.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Contributed to a positive school environment with excellent customer service skills when interacting with students, parents, and staff.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL05.2022
High School Diploma -
Dixie County High School
Cross City, FL05.2018
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Behavior Management
- ESL- English Second Language
- Critical Thinking
- ESOL Certified
- Differentiated Instruction
- Heart saver First Aid
- State Standards Adherence
Accomplishments
- Sponsored a local Elementary Beta Club with 18 children.
- Successfully planned and coordinated various student-based community service projects to promote character, service, and leadership skills.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Awarded Employee of the Month award at Anderson Elementary School in 2022 and 2023.
Certification
General Knowledge Certification
Subject Area Certification
Professional Educators Certification
Emergent Language and Literacy Practicum-UF Lastinger Center for Learning
Elementary Literacy Certification- UF Lastinger Center for Learning
Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors (VPK21)
Implementing Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms (VFSP)
Language and Vocabulary in the Florida VPK Classroom (LVPK21)
Phonological Awareness Development for Preschool (VIPA21)
The Building Blocks of Preschool Literacy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Student Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
2024.01 - 2024.01
Lead Preschool Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
Secretary
Anderson Elementary School
2022.01 - 2023.07
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saint Leo University
Associate of Arts -
Florida Gateway College
High School Diploma -
Dixie County High School
General Knowledge Certification
Subject Area Certification
Professional Educators Certification
Emergent Language and Literacy Practicum-UF Lastinger Center for Learning
Elementary Literacy Certification- UF Lastinger Center for Learning
Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors (VPK21)
Implementing Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms (VFSP)
Language and Vocabulary in the Florida VPK Classroom (LVPK21)
Phonological Awareness Development for Preschool (VIPA21)
The Building Blocks of Preschool Literacy
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