Leigh Anne Wade
Raeford,NC
Summary
Experienced educator dedicated to enhancing reading comprehension and critical thinking. Skilled in utilizing instructional technology and online teaching to create engaging learning experiences. Committed to fostering student growth through effective feedback and mentorship of new teachers.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Seventy-First High School
Fayetteville, NC
07.2001 - Current
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities
- Facilitated classroom discussions that fostered a collaborative learning environment among students.
- Evaluated student performance through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices in curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum with state standards and educational objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through proactive strategies such as setting clear expectations and consequences for misconduct while also reinforcing positive behaviors in classes with 20-34 students.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through conferences and online platforms to keep them informed of their child's progress.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, guiding lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques/
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops and trainings to stay current on best teaching practices and enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing consistent routines and clear expectations, promoting mutual respect among students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration in the classroom.
- Supported the development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs and improve student outcomes.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Douglas Byrd Middle School
Fayetteville, NC
07.1996 - 06.2001
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans aligned with state standards and student learning objectives.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student engagement and participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs and styles of students.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations to guide instructional adjustments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects, enhancing critical thinking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12-1995
Skills
- Student motivation
- Flipped classroom
- Reading comprehension
- Special education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Oral communication
- Online teaching
- Instructional technology (Edpuzzlecom, Quillcom, Nearpodcom, School Net, Mastery Connect)
- Learning management systems (Google Classroom, Canvas, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus)
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Seventy-First High School
07.2001 - Current
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Douglas Byrd Middle School
07.1996 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Austin Peay State University