Leanne Weis
Summary
Passionate and creative educator with 10+ years of experience in middle school education, excited to pursue a curriculum designer position with IXL. Successful in engaging students with digital lessons and activities. Equipped with a master's degree in curriculum & instruction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grade 4
Maumee City Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of learning strategies
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with families to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students
- Attended the ITIP Google Summit Technology Conference and shared tricks and tips with my staff upon return
- Served on the building leadership team for three years
- Currently serving in my first year as teacher leader
Teacher, Grade 6
Maumee City Schools
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of learning strategies
- Incorporated Google Form and Google Slides based activities
- Communicated frequently with families to provide feedback
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification, positive reinforcement, and routine strategies.
Digital Curriculum Writer
Maumee City Schools
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Designed an interactive online textbook for grade six social studies
- Collaborated with three colleagues from neighboring school districts
- Developed engaging digital lessons on topics such as geography, ancient civilizations, government, and economics
- Provided support for implementation in my own school district as well as nearby districts.
- Worked remotely from home to complete project while occasionally meeting with colleagues to discuss progress and evaluations
Long-Term Substitute, Grade 5 Math
Anthony Wayne Local Schools
10.2013 - 12.2013
- Covered a fifth grade math position while the teacher was on maternity leave
- Instructed students the lessons that were provided as well as my own personal lessons
- Communicated with parents to ensure student success
Teacher, Grade 5/6
Most Blessed Sacrament School
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Instructed Grades 5 & 6 Math and Social Studies
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of learning strategies
- Communicated frequently with families to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Master's of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education, 4-9
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05.2012
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Student Engagement
- Game-Based Learning
- Detailed Oriented
- Highly Self-Motivated
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Google Suite
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 4
Maumee City Schools
08.2021 - Current
Digital Curriculum Writer
Maumee City Schools
06.2015 - 08.2017
Teacher, Grade 6
Maumee City Schools
08.2014 - 07.2021
Long-Term Substitute, Grade 5 Math
Anthony Wayne Local Schools
10.2013 - 12.2013
Teacher, Grade 5/6
Most Blessed Sacrament School
08.2012 - 05.2013
Master's of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education, 4-9
Xavier University
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