Leigh Esmond
King George,VA
Summary
Accomplished First-Grade Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in creating welcoming and inclusive environments for all learners. Caring relationship-builder with a creative mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Charles County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided leadership to the first-grade team as Team Leader.
- Welcomed learners of all abilities into the classroom by teaching inclusion and working closely with the Special Education Team.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Delivered county-based instruction to William A. Diggs Elementary School as a member of the Professional Leadership Team (2021-present).
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD12.2016
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Professional Development
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Exemplary Employee in 2022.
- Professional Leadership Team Member (2021-present)
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
01.2017 - 05.2017
First Grade Teacher
Charles County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
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