Leilah Van Straten
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Clemens Primary School, excelling in classroom management and curriculum development. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with students and families, while implementing effective lesson plans that enhance student engagement. Committed to providing tailored support, resulting in improved student outcomes and a positive learning environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Clemens Primary School
Philomath, Oregon
08.2024 - Current
- Supported special education teachers with implementing IEPs and providing accommodations as needed.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards for grade 1 subjects.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and provide assessment feedback.
Daycare Teacher
The Robin's Nest Childcare Center
Corvallis, OR
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
Practicum Student Teacher
Clemens Primary School
Philomath, Oregon
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students in order to help them achieve success.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2025
Certification
- Oregon Preliminary Teaching License, Elementary Anticipated June 2025
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Professional Development
Professional Development
- Reading Intervention Meetings Participated in regular professional development meetings to collaborate with colleagues on implement evidence-based practices to improve student reading outcomes.
- Curriculum Implementation Meetings Attended curriculum implementation meetings to ensure alignment with educational standards and goals.
- Staff Meetings Regularly participated in staff meetings to discuss school-wide policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Writing Workshops Attended writing workshops to enhance instructional techniques for teaching writing.
Learned and applied new strategies to support student writing development. - IEP Meetings Attended IEP meetings to discuss and develop individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with special education teachers, parents, and other professionals to create tailored support strategies.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Clemens Primary School
08.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
The Robin's Nest Childcare Center
03.2024 - 08.2024
Practicum Student Teacher
Clemens Primary School
10.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oregon State University
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