Leslie Baxter
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic second grade teacher who has earned trust and respect from students, colleagues and administration for 31 years. Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School Distict
Cleveland, Ohio
09.1993 - Current
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in class
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
- I have been a dedicated educator for 31 years.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters Program Reading
Baldwin Wallace College
06-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ohio University
Athens, OH06-1993
High School Diploma -
Regina High School
06-1988
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Effectively work with parents
- Motivating students
- Innovative lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Excellent reading comprehension
Certification
- Masters Degree in Reading
- Permanent Certificate
Community Service
- Volunteer tutoring at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church
- Work with Prison Ministries
- Volunteer with Womans Peer Group ( Positive Plus )
Affiliations
- Love to sing
- Enjoy exercising
- Love gardening
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School Distict
09.1993 - Current
Master of Arts - Masters Program Reading
Baldwin Wallace College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Regina High School