Leanne Hedstrom
Wethersfield,CT
Summary
Patient and dedicated educator skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children from a wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons. Enthusiastic and dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning atmosphere. Implements traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multilingual Learner Teacher
Expeditionary Learning Academy At Moylan School
Hartford, CT
10.2017 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Grade 3 Teacher
Expeditionary Learning Academy At Moylan School
Hartford, CT
09.2010 - 10.2017
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Grade 3 Teacher
McDonough Elementary School
Hartford, CT
08.1999 - 09.2010
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.1999
Skills
- IEP comprehension
- Testing and grading
- Individual and group instruction
- Test methods knowledge
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Interactive Teaching
- Conversational Language Acquisition Techniques
- American Federation of Teachers
Certification
Elementary Education
Special Education
Teaching English to Students of Other Languages
Timeline
Multilingual Learner Teacher
Expeditionary Learning Academy At Moylan School
10.2017 - Current
Grade 3 Teacher
Expeditionary Learning Academy At Moylan School
09.2010 - 10.2017
Grade 3 Teacher
McDonough Elementary School
08.1999 - 09.2010
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
University of Hartford