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Lesley Dobbins

Manassas,VA

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Enthusiastic Lead Teacher brings [Number] years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach. High-energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into productive and happy pupils. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher 3 Year Old Program

Manassas Presbyterian Church-Early Learning Center
09.2014 - Current
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.

Lead Teacher 2 Year Old Program

Manassas Presbyterian Church-Early Learning Center
09.2006 - 06.2014
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

High School Diploma -

Stonewall Jackson High School
Manassas, VA
06.1989

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Positive Student Engagement
  • Child Development
  • Family Involvement
  • Safety Precautions
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Classroom Monitoring
  • Healthy Learning Environment
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent-Teacher Collaboration
  • Group and Individual Instruction

Timeline

Lead Teacher 3 Year Old Program

Manassas Presbyterian Church-Early Learning Center
09.2014 - Current

Lead Teacher 2 Year Old Program

Manassas Presbyterian Church-Early Learning Center
09.2006 - 06.2014

Early Childhood Education

Northern Virginia Community College

High School Diploma -

Stonewall Jackson High School
Lesley Dobbins