Leigh Ann Willmoth
Paris,IL
Summary
Passionate educator who values strong communication with students, families, and colleagues, Skilled in creating engaging lessons and maintaining a positive, well-managed classroom where all students feel supported. Known for being organized, flexible, reliable, and responsive to student needs, with a focus on helping every learning grow and succeed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Age Teacher
Grace Lutheran Child Development Center
Paris, IL
01.2019 - Current
- Planned and taught engaging lessons that incorporated summer fun as well as learning.
- Led daily classroom activities, that created a positive learning environment and encouraged student participation.
- Collaborated with parents, communicating regularly to support student development.
- Organized special events and field trips that enriched the educational experience and encouraged parent and community involvement.
- Maintained a well-organized, safe classroom where students felt comfortable and ready for the day.
Paraprofessional
Marshall North Elementary
Marshall, IL
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported a student in developing daily living skills to build independence and confidence.
- Created engaging learning materials tailored to meet a variety of learning styles and needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation strategies and positive reinforcement.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized education plan for student with special needs.
Paraprofessional
Crestwood School
Paris, IL
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Worked alongside teachers to support and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
- Helped manage the classroom by encouraging positive behavior and responding to students' individual needs.
- Led small group instruction to support students' growth in literacy and math skills.
- Collaborated with special and general education staff by participating in weekly meetings to ensure students were supported and learning goals were met.
- Worked with students one on one to meet their literacy and math goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Instructional strategies
- Mathematics instruction
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Marshall North Elementary
08.2022 - 11.2022
Paraprofessional
Crestwood School
08.2019 - 03.2022
School Age Teacher
Grace Lutheran Child Development Center
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix