LESLIE A. OSTRANDER
Granger,USA
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong management background. Skilled in training, motivating, and leading staff, teams, and committees. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective contacts and relationships. Known for strong leadership qualities and service orientation. Proficient in coordinating successful programs and events. Highly organized and detail-oriented individual dedicated to achieving excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Guidance Counselor
Edwardsburg Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
- Develop and input the Master Schedule to include 40 teachers and schedule over 800 students accurately
- Develop the course directory and assure all students have the correct course and transcripts
- Manage all dual enrollment options by coordinating schedules so students can enroll in dual credit courses
- Responsible for state testing for 9th-11th grade which includes inputting all students into the state website, organizing all test day activities, training staff on proctoring responsibilities, assuring digital capabilities are adequate to accommodate students communicating results to staff and students
- AP Coordinator- Responsible for all AP Coordinator tasks
- Organize class lists, order exams, collect money, communicate information to AP teachers and students, proctor and organize all exams
- Implement Career Counseling program for 9th-12th grade students
- Give presentations to the community on scheduling options and available dual enrollment programs
- Coordinate with College Advisors to assure students are scheduled in correct classes
- Assisting students in social, physiological, and educational development
- Assist students with developing four year plans and career goals
- Helping students with college applications, applying to trade schools or apprenticeship programs
Teacher - Kindergarten/First Grade
Edwardsburg Public Schools
01.2003 - Current
- Write daily lesson plans and teach all subjects in a multi-age program with separate curricula
- Manage schedule of classroom activities and extras
- Create projects and materials to augment curricula
- Work with remedial reading tutors to ensure that each child is reading at expected level
- Inform/advise parents as to student progress
- Coach/Mentor, Edwardsburg High School Cheerleaders, 2003-05
- Wrote a grant that successfully established an after-school Girl Power group for 4th and 5th-grade students
- Girl Power Group Leader, 2011; Girls on the Run Group Leader, 2011
- Member, Behavior Response Team: review and interpret student data; make recommendations on the need for behavioral services intervention
- Member, Academic Review Team: review student records, evaluate progress and discuss ways to optimize school resources in helping students succeed
- Member/Leader, Achievement Series Committee: Train faculty and promote program
- Interpret data to identify student strengths and weaknesses in math
Teacher, Fifth Grade
Edwardsburg Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Developed lesson plans and taught all subjects
- Wrote, administered and graded tests and quizzes
- Evaluated student progress and conferenced with parents
- Faculty Leader for Student Council: Organized food drives, fundraisers, and community service projects, 1999-03
- Informed and motivated students and parents through public speaking and promotional materials
Education
M.S. - Education - Counseling & Human Services
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
South Bend, IN12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
South Bend, IN05.1999
Skills
- Parent communication
- Multicultural competence
- Ethical practice
- Crisis intervention
- Manages time effectively
- Proficient in computer operating systems
- Academic advising
- Records maintenance
- Student testing
- College application support
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Certified School Counselor (CSC) - [State] Department of Education.
- American School Counseling Association Member Certificate – American School Counseling Association.
Timeline
High School Guidance Counselor
Edwardsburg Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
Teacher - Kindergarten/First Grade
Edwardsburg Public Schools
01.2003 - Current
Teacher, Fifth Grade
Edwardsburg Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- Certified School Counselor (CSC) - [State] Department of Education.
- American School Counseling Association Member Certificate – American School Counseling Association.
M.S. - Education - Counseling & Human Services
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
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