Hi, I’m
Leigh Poage
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization and stakeholder outcomes.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
4
Educator Certifications
2
Awards for Excellence
Work History
Arlington ISDArlington, TX
Art Teacher
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Create and plan a visual art curriculum for K-6 so that students have an understanding of the elements of art, principles of design, and art history
- Participate in district and campus art shows, local art competitions, and community programs
- Display student artwork on campus and create artwork needed for campus programs
- Site Based committee member 3 years
- Campus representative for district leadership focus group
- Member of TAEA and Arlington Art Educators Association
- After school art club teacher and facilitator.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Coordinated with classroom teachers to correlate art activities with classroom curriculum.
- Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
Wood ElementaryArlington, TX
Enrichment Tutor
08.2014 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Co-teach with general education teachers
- Promote fluency, comprehension, and other reading strategies to students under RTI, Special Education, or low performance
- Work closely with Special Education and administration to implement best practices
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
- Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Middle School
Tutor
Job overview
- In Intensive English Program
- Volunteer, once a week as English teacher
Lijiang College of Guangxi Normal UniversityGuilin China
English Teacher
08.2011 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Teach English as a foreign language and American Literature to sophomore and junior level college students.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Education
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Fine arts from Visual Art Studies, education
University Overview
Cum Laude
Skills
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Creating a safe and positive classroom culture
- Implement accomodations for diverse student population
- Canvas, Google Apps, and Seesaw Proficient
- Coordinate Events
- Team Member Motivation
- Instructional Practices
- Social and Academic Development
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- District Standards
- Safety Awareness
Certification
Art, EC-12
Special Education, EC-12
ESL supplemental
Core Subjects, EC-6
PORTFOLIO
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Teacher of the Year 2020 Kiwani’s Special Recognition Teacher of the Year 2020 Campus Teacher of the Year Nominee (2018) Technology Integration Grant Winner, 2018-2019
Timeline
Art Teacher
Arlington ISD
01.2017 - Current
Enrichment Tutor
Wood Elementary
08.2014 - 12.2016
English Teacher
Lijiang College of Guangxi Normal University
08.2011 - 07.2012
Tutor
Middle School
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Fine arts from Visual Art Studies, education