Leigh Rate
Bayport,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, Bellport High School
South Country Central School District
03.2023 - Current
- Substitute teacher for various classes, with focus on English.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assigned, explained and assisted with classwork.
- Proctored Regents exams.
Senior Assistant Town Attorney
Town of Brookhaven Town Attorney’s Office
02.2012 - 06.2023
- Provided legal counsel for Town Board, Planning Board, and Division of Environmental Protection.
- Provided legal counsel for Ethics Committee, Grants Committee, and Agricultural Advisory Committee.
- Mentored junior attorneys to improve their legal knowledge and skills.
- Drafted codes and legislation, including Multi-Family Residence and Affordable Housing Codes.
- Presented compelling legal arguments in litigation and court hearings, resulting in favorable rulings for Town.
Associate Attorney
Certilman, Balin, Adler & Hyman
03.2003 - 02.2012
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Assisted senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to successful resolution of challenging disputes.
- Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
Assistant Town Attorney
Town of Islip Town Attorney’s Office
07.2000 - 09.2001
- Represented Town in litigation, court hearings, and settlement negotiations.
- Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - English, Middle and Secondary Education
SUNY Empire State University
04.2025
J.D. -
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center
Huntington, NY2000
Bachelor of Arts - English
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC1997
Skills
- Language Arts Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson plan development and implementation
- Cultural Awareness
- Student Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship building
Websites
Certification
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), December, 2023
- Child Abuse Identification, December, 2023
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, Bellport High School
South Country Central School District
03.2023 - Current
Senior Assistant Town Attorney
Town of Brookhaven Town Attorney’s Office
02.2012 - 06.2023
Associate Attorney
Certilman, Balin, Adler & Hyman
03.2003 - 02.2012
Assistant Town Attorney
Town of Islip Town Attorney’s Office
07.2000 - 09.2001
Master of Arts in Teaching - English, Middle and Secondary Education
SUNY Empire State University
J.D. -
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center
Bachelor of Arts - English
North Carolina State University
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), December, 2023
- Child Abuse Identification, December, 2023
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