Leeann Salas
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic, forward-thinking teacher, possessing strong technical skills essential for modern education, adeptly integrating technology into lessons for enhancing outcomes. Excels in logistical coordination, meticulously organizing resources and schedules for optimizing learning for students. Strategic approach to curriculum development and data-driven assessment techniques, strives to meet the diverse needs of every learner with emerging educational trends.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher
Landstown Middle School
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex social science topics by using visual aids, multimedia presentations, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Utilized various assessment methods to evaluate student progress, adjusting instructional approaches as needed based on data-driven insights.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- Used Synergy to document student grades.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Completed student progress reports on weekly basis to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Substitute Teacher
Kempsville High School
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Offered translation support for counselors (enrollment, scheduling, written documentation) concerning Spanish speakers.
Student Teacher
Salem Middle School
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Instructed more than 115 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating historical content from diverse selection of cultures.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Teacher Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2021
High School Diploma -
Landstown High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.2018
Skills
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Learning Assessments
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Group and individual instruction (including 504, IEP, & ESL accomodations)
Certification
- MOS Certification in MS Office, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
- Certified Virginia Teacher License (K-12 - Social Studies)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Teacher
Salem Middle School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher
Landstown Middle School
03.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kempsville High School
01.2021 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History Teacher Education
Old Dominion University
High School Diploma -
Landstown High School
- MOS Certification in MS Office, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
- Certified Virginia Teacher License (K-12 - Social Studies)
Digital Portfolios
Classroom Management & Teaching Philosophy
- tled360salas.weebly.com
Technology Education Portfolio
- salas-educationtechnologyportfolio.weebly.com
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