Leigh Ann Ash
Soddy Daisy
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton County Department of Education
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized various teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented structured routines for daily activities to establish a sense of security and predictability among students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Rhea County Department of Education
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilized various teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented structured routines for daily activities to establish a sense of security and predictability among students.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents by maintaining regular communication and providing updates on student progress.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse learning needs to promote academic growth and confidence.
Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Interim Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Teacher Camp K
Hamilton County Department Of Education
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Helped to maintain fun and interactive classroom.
- Documented and shared special moments and important milestones with children.
- Prepared meals and snacks, fed children and modeled appropriate table manners.
Interim First Grade Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Interim Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Interim Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
Orange County Department Of Education
08.1994 - 06.2016
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
University of California -Fullerton
Fullerton, CATeaching Credential - Education
National University
La Jolla, CACLAD - Education
University of San Diego
San Diego, CAExtended Studies - Education
Layola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Instructional Methods
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Learning Modalities
- Parent and Student Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Family Involvement
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Instructional Best Practices
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton County Department of Education
08.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Rhea County Department of Education
09.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education
01.2023 - 08.2023
Interim Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education
08.2022 - 11.2022
Teacher Camp K
Hamilton County Department Of Education
06.2022 - 07.2022
Interim First Grade Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education
04.2022 - 05.2022
Interim Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education
01.2022 - 03.2022
Interim Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education
10.2021 - 12.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Orange County Department Of Education
08.1994 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
University of California -Fullerton
Teaching Credential - Education
National University
CLAD - Education
University of San Diego
Extended Studies - Education
Layola Marymount University
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