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Teacher

Leesa Savage

Pullman,Washington

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behaviours.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Substitute teacher

Pullman School District 267
Pullman, Washington
08.2018 - Current
  • Maintain a positive, calm, and safe learning environment
  • Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular teacher
  • Provide assistance and guidance to individual students
  • Maintain appropriate student records, including daily grades and attendance reports
  • Utilize technology to deliver lessons using online platforms (Seesaw, Google, etc.)
  • Enforce school rules and monitor student behavior
  • Work collaboratively with other staff and administrators
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
  • Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
  • Work with minimal supervision and be flexible.

Primary lead teacher

Building Blocks Childcare Center
Pullman, Washington
10.2015 - Current
  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
  • Supervise student research or internship work, if applicable
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Collaborate effectively with teaching team
  • Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents, co-workers and supervisors
  • Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships with you and your team
  • Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent partnership
  • Collaborate with children's families to ensure a smooth transition from home to Child Care setting
  • Create weekly plans and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child's development in their care
  • Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth
  • Perform ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required
  • Maintain licensing regulations
  • Maintain Early Achievers level 4 rating standards or exceed
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment and maintain cleanliness and please aesthetics of the classroom
  • Provide for basic needs of children.
  • Teach life skills.
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Monitor student performance.
  • Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
  • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
  • Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Apply multiple teaching methods.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
  • Display student work.
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Evaluate performance of educational staff.

Kindergarten teacher

Moscow School District 281
Moscow, Idaho
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Built solid relationships with parents to encourage further learning and development at home.
  • Worked with curriculum staff to support students' academic development.
  • Attended staff meetings to communicate new ideas and teaching styles.
  • Demonstrated and encouraged use of behaviour management skills throughout assignments.
  • Used regular assessment data to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
  • Delivered engaging lessons focussing on phonics, reading and writing.
  • Assessed pupil performance and adapted learning programmes to suit individual needs.
  • Managed classroom behaviour through positive reinforcement.

Summer School Teacher

Pullman School District 267
Pullman, Washington
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
  • Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.

Camp Invention Counselor

National Inventors Hall of Fame
Pullman, Washington
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Maintained positive camp experiences through compassionate holistic support.
  • Taught campers throughout activities, encouraging engagement from all levels of learners.
  • Acted professionally and responsibly to demonstrate core camp values.
  • Built relationships with campers and staff through excellent communication.
  • Supervised groups of up to 25 children.
  • Prepared daily lessons to cover specific topics supporting children's educational, physical and social development.
  • Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.

Kindergarten teacher

Pullman School District 267
Pullman, Washington
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Built solid relationships with parents to encourage further learning and development at home.
  • Worked with curriculum staff to support students' academic development.
  • Attended staff meetings to communicate new ideas and teaching styles.
  • Demonstrated and encouraged use of behaviour management skills throughout assignments.
  • Delivered engaging lessons focussing on phonics, reading and writing.
  • Supervised groups of children on educational excursions.
  • Devised activities to improve pupils' social, emotional and cognitive development.
  • Managed classroom behaviour through positive reinforcement.

Core Plus (Title 1) Paraprofessional

Kamiak Elementary
Pullman, Washington
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assist in creating relationships and learning environments conducive to learning with young students
  • Provide encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff; assist in the administration of objective tests or other measurements
  • Under the guidance of the certified staff, assist in delivery of educational services to students in reading, reading readiness, writing, behavior and math including assessment, planning, and management of student records and materials
  • Communicate with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjust methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consult with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities
  • Assist certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress
  • Instruct academically "at risk" students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented
  • Provide support services to students who demonstrate disruptive behaviors
  • Provide small group instruction in the areas of math and reading to a variety of different grade levels
  • Administer the DIBELS assessment several times per year as a member of the building assessment team
  • Monitor student progress and regularly provide progress reports for classroom teachers
  • As part of the Core+ team, meet regularly with classroom teachers to collaborate and discuss student progress
  • Work collaboratively to support the classroom, school wide and Core+ programs; encourage parent participation in program activities
  • Work effectively with elementary-age learners
  • Utilize clerical skills for the keeping of data, typing of reports, completing reports, etc.
  • Work with students using computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet and email
  • Self-directed and able to carry out directions from classroom teachers independently
  • Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies, etc.)
  • Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
  • Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
  • Maintain confidentiality consistent with district ethical guidelines
  • Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
  • Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
  • Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
  • Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position

College Education Intern

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Maintained detailed records of student learning progress, providing individualised feedback for challenges.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Supported department heads with developing and delivering teaching, learning and assessment excellence.
  • Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.

5th Grade Long Term Teacher

Pullman School District
Pullman, Washington
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Coordinated educational school trips to broaden student learning.
  • Created daily lesson plans targeted to current curriculum standards.
  • Highlighted student achievements, building confidence and encouraging continued growth.
  • Collaborated with teaching teams to implement improved learning schemes.
  • Implemented engaging teaching programmes across multiple core subject areas.
  • Maintained daily records of class attendance and liaised with caregivers to address issues.
  • Assessed, recorded and reported on child development, progress and attainment to encourage continuous improvement against educational goals.
  • Monitored and reported on students' performance to aid development.
  • Identified students needing extra support and coordinated personalised, attentive teaching and available resources.
  • Assisted students of diverse backgrounds with navigating educational environments and learning subject material.
  • Evaluated student academic and social progress and used data to formulate achievable future targets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
08/2013 - 05/2018

Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington
03/2019 - 03/2021

Skills

  • IEP understanding
  • Test preparation
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Self-motivated
  • Conflict resolution
  • Inclusive learning alterations
  • Academic progress reporting
  • Academic performance reporting
  • Group instruction
  • Flexible schedule
  • Behaviour management
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Kindergarten teacher

Moscow School District 281
08.2022 - 06.2023

Summer School Teacher

Pullman School District 267
07.2022 - 08.2022

Camp Invention Counselor

National Inventors Hall of Fame
07.2022 - 07.2022

Kindergarten teacher

Pullman School District 267
08.2021 - 06.2022

Core Plus (Title 1) Paraprofessional

Kamiak Elementary
09.2020 - 08.2021

College Education Intern

Eastern Washington University
09.2020 - 11.2020

5th Grade Long Term Teacher

Pullman School District
03.2019 - 06.2019

Substitute teacher

Pullman School District 267
08.2018 - Current

Primary lead teacher

Building Blocks Childcare Center
10.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Washington State University
08/2013 - 05/2018

Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Eastern Washington University
03/2019 - 03/2021

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