Lesa Hazelbaker
Sumter,South Carolina
Summary
Focused elementary teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills, and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Liberty Steam Charter
Sumter, South Carolina
09.2023 - Current
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques including cooperative learning groups and flexible grouping arrangements.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
First Grade Teacher
Alice Drive Elementary
Sumter, South Carolina
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Established effective communication with colleagues across grade levels to develop a cohesive school culture.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques including cooperative learning groups and flexible grouping arrangements.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to a class of 25 first graders.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
Instructional Coach
Summit Academy Akron Elementary
Akron, OH
09.2014 - 05.2021
- Verified fair and effective assessment of each student by evaluating data gleaned from diagnostic testing processes.
- Attended conferences related to educational topics such as assessment methods, instructional strategies.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to meet the needs of all learners.
- Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using professional development programs and instructional techniques training.
- Used vast number of teaching strategies in coordination of lesson creation and planning to meet diverse group of students' specific needs.
- Provided professional development to teachers and administrators on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
- Observed classrooms to provide feedback to teachers regarding their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Mentored new or struggling teachers by offering constructive advice about pedagogical approaches.
Teacher
Summit Academy Akron Elementary
Akron, OH
Sep.2008 - 09.2014
- Effectively team taught hands on small group instruction for children with autism, ADHA and other social emotional or learning disorders.
Education
Continuing Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OH08-2007
Continuing Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH06-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Early Childhood
PennWest California
California, PA12-1990
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Multimedia Instruction
- Standardized Tests
- Special Needs Support
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Professional Development
- Individualized Education Plans
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Liberty Steam Charter
09.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Alice Drive Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2023
Instructional Coach
Summit Academy Akron Elementary
09.2014 - 05.2021
Teacher
Summit Academy Akron Elementary
Sep.2008 - 09.2014
Continuing Education
Ashland University
Continuing Education
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Early Childhood
PennWest California
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