LEANNE DUKE
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. Include music abilities to enrich learning.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GIFTED TEACHER
East Smiths Station Elementary School
Smiths Station, AL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared lesson plans and materials to teach advanced concepts to gifted students grades 3-6.
- Conducted 30-minute enrichment lessons in K-2 classrooms weekly.
NEW PERSPECTIVE TEACHER
Lee County Board of Education
Opelika, AL
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with a Special Education teacher and a Social Worker to provide individualized instruction to meet the unique needs of each student in the program. Grades 2-6.
NURSERY WORKER
Philadelphia Baptist Mother’s Day Out
Smiths Station, AL
07.2021 - 08.2023
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/WORKER
Philadelphia Baptist Kindergarten and Philadelphia Baptist Mother’s Day Out
Smiths Station, AL
01.2021 - 06.2021
Full-time/part-time caregiver
05.2017 - 11.2020
- Caregiver for my mother (Alzheimer's).
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Mt Olive Intermediate School
Ft. Mitchell, AL
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with colleagues on planning lessons that addressed state standards for third grade level education.
SALES PERSON
SCHOOL TOOLS & TOYS
Columbus, GA
08.2015 - 04.2017
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Lee County Board of Education
Smiths Station, AL
09.2013 - 05.2015
EXTENDED DAY TEACHER
Philadelphia Baptist Kindergarten
Smiths Station, AL
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Provided a safe, enjoyable, and structured childcare environment for ages 3-5.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
East Smiths Station Elementary
Smiths Station, AL
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Taught 15-19 students in a self-contained classroom.
- Planned and implemented whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
TITLE I READING and MATH INTERVENTION TEACHER
Phenix City Elementary School
Phenix City, AL
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Provided direct instruction in mathematics and reading to individuals and small groups of students who need additional support.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Phenix City Public Schools
Phenix City, AL
09.2010 - 01.2011
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Lee County Board of Education
Smiths Station, AL
09.2009 - 01.2011
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Smiths Station Primary School
Smiths Station, AL
07.2006 - 05.2009
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Philadelphia Baptist Kindergarten
Smiths Station, AL
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Taught students in a full-day kindergarten class using the A Beka curriculum.
FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Philadelphia Baptist Kindergarten
Smiths Station, AL
08.2001 - 08.2003
- Taught students in a half-day kindergarten class using the A Beka curriculum.
FIFTH GRADE TEACHER
Smiths Station Intermediate School
Smiths Station, AL
07.1997 - 05.2000
- Taught students in math, social studies, science, art, and music using a wide variety of teaching aids, strategies, and thematic units that were appropriate.
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Calvary Christian School
Columbus, GA
08.1994 - 05.1996
- Planned and instructed each subject area using a variety of teaching aids, strategies, and thematic units that were developmentally appropriate.
Education
B.S. - Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Minor: Music
University of Mobile
Mobile, Alabama05.1994
Skills
- Individualized and Small Group Instruction
- Integration of Subjects
- Classroom Management
- Musical Ability
- Reading and Math Intervention
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Skills Assessments
- Thematic Units
- Technology Integration
Certification
- State of Alabama Professional Educator Certificate, 01/07/94, 06/23/22, 06/30/27
- Highly Qualified Teacher, Elementary Education, NCLB
- Alabama Reading Initiative, July 2006
- Read Well Training, June 2007
- TEAM-Math, June 2008 - June 2012
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GIFTED TEACHER
East Smiths Station Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
NEW PERSPECTIVE TEACHER
Lee County Board of Education
08.2022 - 04.2024
NURSERY WORKER
Philadelphia Baptist Mother’s Day Out
07.2021 - 08.2023
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/WORKER
Philadelphia Baptist Kindergarten and Philadelphia Baptist Mother’s Day Out
01.2021 - 06.2021
Full-time/part-time caregiver
05.2017 - 11.2020
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Mt Olive Intermediate School
01.2017 - 05.2017
SALES PERSON
SCHOOL TOOLS & TOYS
08.2015 - 04.2017
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Lee County Board of Education
09.2013 - 05.2015
EXTENDED DAY TEACHER
Philadelphia Baptist Kindergarten
01.2013 - 05.2013
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
East Smiths Station Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2012
TITLE I READING and MATH INTERVENTION TEACHER
Phenix City Elementary School
01.2011 - 05.2011
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Phenix City Public Schools
09.2010 - 01.2011
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Lee County Board of Education
09.2009 - 01.2011
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Smiths Station Primary School
07.2006 - 05.2009
FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Philadelphia Baptist Kindergarten
08.2003 - 05.2006
FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Philadelphia Baptist Kindergarten
08.2001 - 08.2003
FIFTH GRADE TEACHER
Smiths Station Intermediate School
07.1997 - 05.2000
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Calvary Christian School
08.1994 - 05.1996
B.S. - Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Minor: Music
University of Mobile