Leisa Jolstad
The Villages,USA
Summary
Experienced special education and early childhood professional with a proven track record in collaborative environments. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and strong interpersonal abilities. Prepared to apply expertise in community retail settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - Kindergarten
The Villages Charter School
The Villages, Florida
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and teaching strategies.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods and feedback.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
Special Education Transition Coordinator
Widefield School District 3
Colorado Springs, Colorado
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Coordinated transition plans for students with special needs across multiple educational settings.
- Engaged families in the transition planning process through regular communication and meetings.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to support post-school opportunities for students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans in accordance with state regulations and guidelines.
Case Manager Coordinator
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Colorado Springs, Colorado
10.2014 - 05.2021
- Coordinated support services for students with diverse needs.
- Developed individualized education plans in collaboration with educators and parents.
- Facilitated communication between students, families, and school staff.
- Managed case documentation and maintained accurate student records.
Special Education Teacher
Pikes Peak Boces
Colorado Springs, Colorado
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated adaptive learning strategies for students with disabilities.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational services.
- Utilized assistive technology to aid student engagement and participation.
Teacher - Kindergarten
Academy District 20
Colorado Springs, Colorado
09.2007 - 08.2011
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Fostered strong relationships with students and parents through regular communication.
Seasonal Worker
GAP
Colorado Springs, Colorado
06.1992 - 08.2005
- Maintained store organization by restocking shelves and arranging displays efficiently.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems in a fast-paced setting.
- Supported visual merchandising by setting up promotional displays according to guidelines.
- Engaged with customers to provide assistance while maintaining high service standards.
Teacher
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Colorado Springs, Colorado
08.1991 - 06.2000
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-1995
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Community partnerships
- Health and safety
- Assessment and evaluation
- Classroom organization
- Community involvement
- Documentation and record keeping
- Merchandise planning
- Window displays
Affiliations
- Genealogy
- Digital Scrapbooking
Certification
- OSHA-10 Certification
- Florida Temporary Teacher License
- Colorado Teacher License
- Colorado Initial Principal Licensure
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher - Kindergarten
The Villages Charter School
07.2024 - 05.2025
Special Education Transition Coordinator
Widefield School District 3
08.2021 - 05.2023
Case Manager Coordinator
Cheyenne Mountain High School
10.2014 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Pikes Peak Boces
08.2011 - 09.2014
Teacher - Kindergarten
Academy District 20
09.2007 - 08.2011
Seasonal Worker
GAP
06.1992 - 08.2005
Teacher
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
08.1991 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arizona