Lesley A. Anderson
Traverse City
Summary
Montessori and Traditional education professional with robust background in creating nurturing and stimulating classroom environments. Proven track record of supporting individual student growth and fostering love of learning through hands-on activities. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs of students and staff, while maintaining focus on impactful educational outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Montessori Primary Teacher
Traverse City Area Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
- Applied state learning standards with Montessori materials and philosophy to daily instructional practice and use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress
- Adapted LMS Google Classroom and Brightspace to provide online instruction and implementation of technology in daily classroom lessons
- Participated in School Leadership Team meetings with to discuss school policies, events, and improvements
- Created fostering and safe learning environment promoting encouragement and motivation
- Integrated SOR (Science of Reading) lessons using UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) materials to individualize instruction
- Streamlined record-keeping processes to efficiently track student growth, allowing for more accurate evaluations and targeted support.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating Montessori teaching methods and hands-on learning experiences.
- Fostered independence among students by guiding them toward self-directed learning opportunities within the prepared environment.
- Increased parent satisfaction through transparent communication about academic goals and expectations for their children''s progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
Reading Interventionist
Grand Traverse Academy Charter School
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
- Built strong relationships with parents, establishing open communication lines and sharing resources to reinforce at-home practice of learned skills.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop and implement comprehensive reading intervention programs, continuously refining the curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
Local Director
Single MOMM Ministry
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Empowered single women to realize their potential through education and support programming
- Supervised events, coordinated volunteers, and worked as the client relations coordinator
- Mentored clients on a one-to-one basis in areas of employment, parenting, finances, and life-skills
- Oversaw and supervised Traverse City office operations
- Assisted in building community sponsorships and relationships by speaking at local organizations
- Trained program facilitators by conducting weekly meetings to guide them through curriculum and client concerns
- Supervised the non-profit's residential housing program and provided weekly goal-setting mentoring meetings with residents to move towards independent living
Education
B.A. - Psychology, Reading, and Elementary Education
Metropolitan University of Denver
Certification - Effective Trauma Care
Allender Center for Psychology & Theology
Seattle, WA02.2018
Primary Certification - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Montessori Institute
Ashburn, Virginia08.2013
Master's Degree - Instruction and Curriculum: K-12 Literacy
University of Colorado Denver
Boulder, CO06.2003
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Progress Analysis
- Technology Implementation
- Effective Written Communication
- Data Interpretation
- Child-centered approach
- Practical life skills
- Montessori materials knowledge
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Accomplishments
- Research assistant, McRel Group and Colorado Department of Education; assembled data, administered tests of early literacy skills and analyzed writing samples of kindergartners for 'Best Teachers of Students-at-Risk' project
- Research assistant, Metropolitan State College of Denver Psychology Department; gathered data and analyzed writing samples taken from kindergartners and first graders using Vygotsky's method (scaffolded writing) for 'The Tools of the Mind' project
- Coauthored and presented research at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Convention, Reno, NV
- Coauthored and presented research at Metropolitan State College of Denver's first psychology conference
Timeline
Montessori Primary Teacher
Traverse City Area Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Grand Traverse Academy Charter School
06.2017 - 06.2019
Local Director
Single MOMM Ministry
01.2015 - 06.2017
Certification - Effective Trauma Care
Allender Center for Psychology & Theology
Primary Certification - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Montessori Institute
Master's Degree - Instruction and Curriculum: K-12 Literacy
University of Colorado Denver
B.A. - Psychology, Reading, and Elementary Education
Metropolitan University of Denver
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