Leanne Lukenbill
Erie,CO
Summary
I have been in the early childhood education field for 31 years and currently hold a level 6 credential on Colorado shines. When I'm not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Colorado Childrens Academy
02.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusive within the educational setting.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Tinyminders
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Regis University
Denver, CO12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Management
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO12.1991
Skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Classroom management skills
- Assessment and Evaluation
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
07.2024 - 12.2024
Lead Teacher
Colorado Childrens Academy
02.2024 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Tinyminders
05.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Regis University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Management
Front Range Community College
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