Leilani Follett
Pasco,WA
Summary
Upbeat educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Royal School District #106
06.1999 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Royal School District #160
08.1996 - 06.1999
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06.1992
Associate of Arts -
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA12.1987
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Common Core Standards
- Developing Social Skills
- Diversified Instruction
- Evaluate Students
- Teacher Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Test Preparation
- Positive Interactions
- Class Recordkeeping
- Setting Learning Targets
- Class Engagement
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- District Standards
- Problem-Solving Skills
Certification
K-8 Elementary Education
P-3 Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Royal School District #106
06.1999 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
Royal School District #160
08.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Central Washington University
Associate of Arts -
Big Bend Community College
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