LEIGH SALLE
Hamilton
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Princeton Public Schools
2005.09 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster student curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Designed and maintained a safe, inclusive classroom environment that encouraged positive social interactions among students.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Cooperating Mentor Teacher
The College of New Jersey
2016.09 - 2023.05
- Mentored teacher candidates in the application of inclusive teaching methodologies and differentiated classroom management.
- Guided candidates in identifying student learning barriers and adapting instruction to ensure all students reached developmental milestones.
- Consulted with university supervisors to provide data-driven feedback and formal performance assessments.
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Education
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PASpecial Education Certification Program -
New Jersey Center For Teaching And Learning
Skills
- Classroom management
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Technology integration
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Documentation and record keeping
- Social skills
- Faculty collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative teaching strategies
- Assessment and evaluation
Certification
- NJ Certificate of Eligibility: Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD)
- NJ Standard Teaching License: Elementary Education (K-6)
- Tenured Educator Status (Princeton Public Schools)
Timeline
Cooperating Mentor Teacher
The College of New Jersey
2016.09 - 2023.05
Kindergarten Teacher
Princeton Public Schools
2005.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bucknell University
Master of Science - Education
University of Pennsylvania
Special Education Certification Program -
New Jersey Center For Teaching And Learning