Leisha Plyler
Spanish Ft,Alabama
Summary
As a well experienced passionate educator with a proven track record in Alabama and Florida Public Schools, I have excelled in relationship building, classroom management, guiding student to raise academic results. I have also successfully developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced student understanding and fostered a collaborative learning environment. I am highly skilled in differentiated instruction and technology integration, driving academic achievement through innovative teaching strategies. I thrive on empowering students to see their own potential and striving to achieve it.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Escambia County Public Schools
Pensacola, FL
07.2013 - 06.2022
- Fostering a team atmosphere among teacher, student, and parents.
- Maintaining a warm, nurturing, and fun atmosphere conducive to student cooperation and learning.
- Assisting in raising academic achievement by targeting deeper levels of understanding through the use of hands-on activities, special projects, and higher-level thinking skills.
- Developing effective lesson plans and maintaining accurate records.
- Assessing student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursuing professional development opportunities, such as workshops or conferences, to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentoring new teachers, sharing best practices, and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Corporate Travel Coordinator
Standard Furniture
Bay Minette, AL
05.2007 - 06.2010
- Developing customized travel plans for executive-level employees, ensuring seamless business trips at the lowest possible costs.
Middle School Math and Gifted Education Teacher
Baldwin County Board of Education
Baldwin County, Alabama
07.1996 - 05.2006
Elementary School Teacher ( Classroom and Gifted)
Shelby County Public Schools
Shelby County , AL
06.1981 - 05.1996
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, ALMaster of Science - Elementary Education
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, ALMaster of Science - Gifted Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Differentiated instruction
- Team building
- Technology integration
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Student needs assessment
Timeline
Teacher
Escambia County Public Schools
07.2013 - 06.2022
Corporate Travel Coordinator
Standard Furniture
05.2007 - 06.2010
Middle School Math and Gifted Education Teacher
Baldwin County Board of Education
07.1996 - 05.2006
Elementary School Teacher ( Classroom and Gifted)
Shelby County Public Schools
06.1981 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Montevallo
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Montevallo
Master of Science - Gifted Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham