Lesleen Jack
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Well-rounded, compassionate certified General and Special Education Teacher. Skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
Bronx, NY
12.2021 - Current
- Conducts small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Develops IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Maintains focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Integrates technology resources such as iReady, RAZKids and myON, Lexia to assist with achieving program goals.
- Meet with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Prepares visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Provides SETTS to "At Risk" students and those requiring additional intervention.
- Grade-level Amplify Science Lead Coordinator
Academic Collaborative Team Teacher
Democracy Prep Public Schools Inc
New York, New York
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Taught children basic skills and encouraged creativity in painting, drawing, arts and crafts, music and other expressive activities.
- Supported healthy emotional and social development through intervention in conflict between children, positive reinforcement techniques and encouraging cooperation.
- Conferred with parents to inform on type of daily activities, successes, strengths observed and potential obstacles to healthy development.
- Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
Private Teacher/Childcare Provider
Ms. Debbie Campbell
Brooklyn, NY
01.2008 - 07.2020
- Taught children basic skills and encouraged creativity in painting, drawing, arts and crafts, music and other expressive activities.
- Conferred with parents to inform on type of daily activities, successes, strengths observed and potential obstacles to healthy development.
- Engaged with children to create nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Read books aloud to children, encouraging interaction and teaching proper expression through vocal inflections appropriate to story content.
Probationary Assistant Teacher
Ministry Of Education
Barrouallie, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
01.1995 - 09.2001
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
- Graded tests, quizzes and homework and explained errors for students to correct.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood General & Special Education
Touro College
New York, NY09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College of the City University of New York
2006
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Curriculum Development & Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- TC creative lesson plan development
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Effectively work with parents
- Behavior management techniques/classroom management
- Assessments skills (Acadience, Haggerty, Running records)
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- IEP Knowledgeable
- Experience with SEISS
- SETTS provider
Affiliations
- Graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Touro College, NY.
- Graduated with Honors, City University of New York, Brooklyn College.
- Graduated with Honors, Borough Of Manhattan Community College.
- Valedictorian Barrouallie Secondary School.
- President of the Literary Club, Barrouallie Secondary School.
- Winner of the Jaycees National Secondary Schools Public Speaking competition.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
12.2021 - Current
Academic Collaborative Team Teacher
Democracy Prep Public Schools Inc
08.2020 - 12.2021
Private Teacher/Childcare Provider
Ms. Debbie Campbell
01.2008 - 07.2020
Probationary Assistant Teacher
Ministry Of Education
01.1995 - 09.2001
Master of Science - Early Childhood General & Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College of the City University of New York
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Curriculum Development & Leadership
Capella University