Leslie Earnest
Arley,AL
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Walker County Board of Education, excelling in lesson planning and culturally responsive practices. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and promote social-emotional development through innovative teaching methods. Strong collaborator, adept at fostering parent-teacher communication and implementing individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher's Assistant
Walker County Board of Education
Jasper, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
Small Business Co-Owner
Grit and Grace LLC
Jasper, AL
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels by conducting surveys and reviews.
- Implemented quality assurance procedures to guarantee high standards of service delivery.
Head Start Teacher
Walker County Board of Education
Jasper, AL
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, health needs, and educational resources.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior and academic performance.
- Supported special education services as needed by collaborating closely with specialists assigned to each student's case.
Floor Manager/Operations Assistant
Lavish Boutique
Jasper, AL
08.2012 - 07.2017
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Coached team members on customer service techniques and provided feedback on performance.
- Maintained a safe, clean and organized floor environment.
Pharmacy Technician
Davids Pharmacy
Dora, AL
03.2002 - 08.2012
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
Pharmacy Technicia/Sales Assistant
Campbells Pharmacy
Adamsville, AL
03.1994 - 03.2002
- Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.
Pre-K Teacher
Walker County Board of Education
Jasper, AL
- Incorporated culturally responsive practices into daily instruction.
- Instructed students in basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences And Family Studies
University of Alabama
AL08-2002
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Culturally responsive practices
- Fine motor skills development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum planning
- Child assessment
- Health and safety
- Gross motor skills development
- First aid and CPR
- Storytelling techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Teamwork
- Hands-on learning
- Research skills
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Science education
- Individualized education plans
- Interpersonal communication
- CPR certified
- Classroom maintenance and inventory
- Parent-teacher conferences
Certification
- LETRS
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher's Assistant
Walker County Board of Education
08.2024 - Current
Small Business Co-Owner
Grit and Grace LLC
01.2024 - Current
Head Start Teacher
Walker County Board of Education
08.2017 - 05.2020
Floor Manager/Operations Assistant
Lavish Boutique
08.2012 - 07.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Davids Pharmacy
03.2002 - 08.2012
Pharmacy Technicia/Sales Assistant
Campbells Pharmacy
03.1994 - 03.2002
Pre-K Teacher
Walker County Board of Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences And Family Studies
University of Alabama
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