Leila Gibson
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Math and Honors Math Teacher
Rockwall ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Teaches 6th graders and 7th graders.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Served as mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum planning and best practices for effective instruction in 7th-grade math setting.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Assisted in district 7th math curriculum writing team.
6th Grade Math and Honors Math Teacher
Rockwall ISD
03.2015 - 05.2022
- Managed diverse classroom of from 5th graders to 6th graders with varying abilities, differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and promote success.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Built strong classroom culture focused on respect and cooperation among students by modeling appropriate behavior and enforcing clear expectations consistently throughout year.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Served as mentor for new educators, providing guidance on best practices in teaching and classroom management strategies.
- Served as committee member who helped write new curriculum for 5th grade compact math program when program initially debuted.
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Rockwall ISD
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with 70-100 students.
- Conducted fall and spring parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Improved students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating debate activities and group projects into curriculum.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement across all grade levels.
- Selected and requested appropriate books and instructional materials to optimize social studies classes.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of multimedia resources, such as videos and interactive websites.
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Dallas Isd
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Mentored 40 students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Introduced innovative math techniques for enhanced conceptual understanding, resulting in improved problem-solving abilities among students.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development and instructional best practices, ensuring alignment across grade levels.
- Designed engaging science experiments that allowed students to explore scientific concepts firsthand while adhering to safety protocols.
2nd Grade Math and Science Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Supported 40 students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in math and science education.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Education
Masters of Education Curriculum/ Instruction Math - Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2006
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Interactive Learning
- Collaborative Teaching
- Technology Integration
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Data-driven decision-making
- Classroom Management
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
EC-4 Generalist
4-8 Generalist
ESL EC-8
Timeline
7th Grade Math and Honors Math Teacher
Rockwall ISD
08.2022 - Current
6th Grade Math and Honors Math Teacher
Rockwall ISD
03.2015 - 05.2022
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Rockwall ISD
08.2012 - 03.2015
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Dallas Isd
08.2011 - 05.2012
2nd Grade Math and Science Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2007 - 05.2011
Masters of Education Curriculum/ Instruction Math - Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce