Leigh C Pope
Shallotte,NC
Summary
Experiences living on the foreign field, uniquely qualifies me to promote acculturation within the migrant populations with whom I have worked in the past and hope to serve in the future. Energetic ESL Instructor experienced in teaching children from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Over 25 years of classroom experience at elementary and middle school levels. Excellent record of achieving reading, writing and speaking functions in student performance within set goal periods. Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students from over 13 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified (K-8) ESL Teacher
Brunswick County Public Schools
Shallotte, NC
08.2005 - 07.2019
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
ESL Teacher
Colegio Patria De Juarez
Mexico City, MEXICO
08.1996 - 06.2005
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Grade School Teacher
Escuela En El Hogar
Córdoba , Argentina
03.1994 - 03.1996
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Kindergarten Teacher
Lumberton City Schools
Lumberton, NC
02.1976 - 06.1988
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- 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.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Education
N. C. HOUSSE For ESL
Brunswick County Schools
Brunswick County Schools06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (K-3)
University of NC
Pembroke, NC05.1979
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (K-3)
University of NC -Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.1976
ESL-Perspectives On English As A Second Language
NC State
Raleigh, NC09.2006
Some College (No Degree) - English Language And Literature
Campbell College
Buies Creek, NCSkills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Teacher Relations
- IEP Comprehension
- School Administration
- Instructional Plan Implementation
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Test Preparation
- Personalized Instruction
- District Standards
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Strategies
- Interactive Media
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Online Databases (ESL INNOVATIONS)
Accomplishments
Received several"Bright Ideas" grants from the Brunswick Electric
Membership Corporation:
November 2007:
Building Literacy for Ells JMM & Waccamaw Elementary Schools
($1,500 each)
September 2017: Linking Laguage through Technology ($1,276)
October 2007: Leaping into Literacy: Waccamaw ($1,500)
A World of Languages: JMMES, Nov. 2009 ($1,400)
Kindle Your Reading: Waccamaw
Elementary $1,890)
Timeline
Certified (K-8) ESL Teacher
Brunswick County Public Schools
08.2005 - 07.2019
ESL Teacher
Colegio Patria De Juarez
08.1996 - 06.2005
Grade School Teacher
Escuela En El Hogar
03.1994 - 03.1996
Kindergarten Teacher
Lumberton City Schools
02.1976 - 06.1988
N. C. HOUSSE For ESL
Brunswick County Schools
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (K-3)
University of NC
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (K-3)
University of NC -Pembroke
ESL-Perspectives On English As A Second Language
NC State
Some College (No Degree) - English Language And Literature
Campbell College
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