Leslie Brewster
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Professional Educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Adept at developing and implementing a variety of planned learning experiences for English Language Learners (ESOL-ELL) and English Language Arts students below proficiency in Reading. Over 20 years of experience working in diverse public schools in suburban-urban communities. Current duty assignment middle school with 70% minority student body enrollment (majority Hispanic) which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic). It currently ranks #25 of 1,365 most diverse Public Middle Schools in Florida. The minority enrollment in the last duty assignment (high school) is 95%, and 69% of students are economically disadvantaged. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Well-versed in virtual teaching specifically blended learning, collaboration tools and flipped learning. Able to design common, collective, interactive, and shared spaces conducive to learning, fostering a culture of autonomy, and creating autonomous learners. Quantifiable success rate of increasing student achievement and developing career and college-ready graduates. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher, English Language Arts - ESOL - Reading
Broward County Public Schools, Lyons Creek Middle
Coconut Creek, FL
08.2020 - Current
I took over this course after the primary teacher retired in January, 2021.
- Assessed and reported each student's reading progress in accordance with district policies developed by school district.
- Managed three classes of 25 - 30 English Language Learners (ELLs) per class, daily. Approximately 50% spoke Brazilian Portuguese, 46% Spanish and 4% spoke other languages. (one student spoke French, two students spoke Haitian Creole, and one spoke Vietnamese.)
- Taught within course of study; iLit for English Language Learners (iLitELL) at grade level as adopted by school district, to fidelity.
- Worked cooperatively with paraprofessionals, other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Teacher, English Language Arts (ELA) - Reading
Broward County Public Schools, Lyons Creek Middle
Coconut Creek, FL
08.2016 - Current
Formerly a Micro Society - Business & Entrepreneurial Innovative Program School.
- Facilitated Reading Department Professional Development. Unpacked standards and relationships to other standards for staff and wrote agenda.
- Implemented READ 180 program, with fidelity.
- Supervised small and independent learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Utilized curriculum embedded assessment system to assess progress, plan instruction and provide differentiated student support.
- Worked closely with individual Read 180 students using interactive work text (The ReaL Book).
Teacher, English Language Arts/Reading-ESOL
Broward County Public Schools, Coconut Creek High
Coconut Creek, FL
08.2002 - 09.2014
- Achieved yearly adequate Developmental Scale Score (DSS) change for students staying in Achievement Levels 1 or 2 and improved academic achievement levels of over one thousand students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and increase achievement scores on high-stakes exams.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives, and move school from F to C.
Education
Alterative Teacher Certification - Elementary/ Bilingual - ESOL
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Psychobiology)
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, California05.1990
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSome College (No Degree) - Educational Psychology
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood And Adolescent Psychology
El Camino College
Torrance, CASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CASkills
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Classroom Management and Administration
- Content Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Detail-oriented and Organized
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Professional Development
- Project Development
- Research and Planning
- School Climate and Culture
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Tiered Intervention
Accomplishments
- Delivered a well-received professional development (PD) workshop for Broward County Public School Principals.
- Facilitated professional development and had highest percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts 2018-2019. (58% which is higher than the Florida state average of 56%).
- Featured in Margate - South Florida Sun Sentinel for success in the first-annual BookJam Digital Book Report Video Contest.
- Helped Coconut Creek High School move from F to C and maintain school grade for four consecutive years.
- Initiated Consistency Management & Cooperative Discipline (CMCD) training in four elementary schools. Observed, consulted, and coached over 250 staff.
- Received commendation from Maria Reza, Cluster Administrator, Los Angeles Unified School District for exemplary commitment to improving the quality of education of the students of the San Fernando Cluster.
- Trained over 80 middle school students on Scrum and Kanban board to improve Student-Teacher and small group communication. Student participation and task completion increased over 85%..
Timeline
Teacher, English Language Arts - ESOL - Reading
Broward County Public Schools, Lyons Creek Middle
08.2020 - Current
Teacher, English Language Arts (ELA) - Reading
Broward County Public Schools, Lyons Creek Middle
08.2016 - Current
Teacher, English Language Arts/Reading-ESOL
Broward County Public Schools, Coconut Creek High
08.2002 - 09.2014
Alterative Teacher Certification - Elementary/ Bilingual - ESOL
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Psychobiology)
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Psychology
California State University, Los Angeles
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood And Adolescent Psychology
El Camino College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
West Los Angeles College
- Florida Teacher Certificate, Elementary Education, (Grades 1 - 6), E.S.O.L. & Reading Endorsement, VALID
- Texas Teacher Certification, Elementary Self-Contained Grades (PK-6), LIFE
- Virtual Teacher Specialist Certificate: University Of Irvine, California, Irvine, CA, USA
Certification
- Florida Teacher Certificate, Elementary Education, (Grades 1 - 6), E.S.O.L. & Reading Endorsement, VALID
- Texas Teacher Certification, Elementary Self-Contained Grades (PK-6), LIFE
- Virtual Teacher Specialist Certificate: University Of Irvine, California, Irvine, CA, USA
Work Availability
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Related Experience
- Teacher, ESOL, Geometry, and Reading, Grade 6, Los Angeles Academy, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Los Angeles, CA
- Lead Facilitator, Project Graduation Really Achieves Dreams (GRAD) , Project GRAD Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- Teacher, ESOL (Models A & B), Grades 2 & 4, Hillary T. Broadous Elementary, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Pacoima, CA
- Gifted & Talented Coordinator, Hillary T. Broadous Elementary, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Pacoima, CA
- Teacher - Tutor (SFA), Managed Reading Lab, Hillary T. Broadous Elementary, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Pacoima, CA
- Teacher, Bilingual/Dual Language, PreK (Full day), Montclair Elementary, Garland Independent School District (DISD) Garland, Texas
- Interim Teacher, Bilingual PreK, CF Carr Elementary, Dallas Independent School District, (DISD), Dallas, Texas
- Lead Teacher, Toddlers, 9 to 5 Day Care Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Director, New Horizons Day Care Center, (Private) Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Lead Teacher, Kindergarten, Perry Meadows Learning Center (Private School) , Los Angeles, California
- College Recruiter, Worked for Herman J. Bacchus, Jr., West Los Angeles College, Culver City, California
- Teacher Assistant, Adult Learners. English Department, West Los Angeles College, Culver City, California
- Tutor, Adult Learners, Learning Resource Center, West Los Angeles College, Culver City, California
- Teacher Assistant, Grade 6, 54th Street Elementary School, Los Angeles, California
Additional information available upon request.
Related Experience
- Advisor, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SAAD), Coconut Creek High, Broward County Public Schools, Coconut Creek, FLA
- Assistant Track and Field Coach, Coconut Creek High, Broward County Public Schools, Coconut Creek, FLA
- Lead Teacher/Mentor/Staff Developer, ESOL/ Geometry/ Science/Reading, Grade 6. Los Angeles Academy, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Los Angeles, CA
- Lead Facilitator, Project Graduation Really Achieves Dreams (GRAD) , Project GRAD Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- Coordinator, Gifted & Talented (GATE), Hillary T. Broadous Elementary, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Pacoima, CA
- Teacher - Tutor (SFA), Managed Reading Lab - Hillary T. Broadous Elementary, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Pacoima, CA
- Teacher, Bilingual/ESOL/Dual Language, PreK (Full day), Montclair Elementary, Garland Independent School District (DISD) Garland, TX
- Interim Teacher (Long - term/Full year) , Bilingual PK - CF Carr Elementary, Dallas Independent School District, (DISD), Dallas, TX
- Lead Teacher, Toddlers - 9 to 5 Day Care Center, Fort Lauderdale, FLA
- Director, Ages 0 - 5 - New Horizons Day Care Center, Fort Lauderdale, FLA
- Teacher, Preemies - Exceptional Children's Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
- Lead Teacher, Kindergarten - Perry Meadows Learning Center (Private School) , Los Angeles, CA
- School Receptionist and Substitute Teacher, International Children's School, Los Angeles, CA
- College Recruiter, (Worked for Herman J. Bacchus, Jr.), West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA
- Teacher Assistant, Adult Learners - English Department, West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA
- Tutor, Adult Learners - Learning Resource Center, West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA
- Teacher Assistant, Grade 6 - 54th Street Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA
Additional information available upon request.
Related Experience
- Advisor, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SAAD), Coconut Creek High, Broward County Public Schools, Coconut Creek, FLA
- Assistant Track and Field Coach, Coconut Creek High, Broward County Public Schools, Coconut Creek, FLA
- Co-Teacher Florida Virtual School, on-sight. Coconut Creek High, Broward County Public Schools, Coconut Creek, FLA
- Lead Teacher/Mentor/Staff Developer, ESOL/ Geometry/ Science/Reading, Grade 6. Los Angeles Academy, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Los Angeles, CA
- Lead Facilitator, Project Graduation Really Achieves Dreams (GRAD) , Project GRAD Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- Coordinator, Gifted & Talented (GATE), Hillary T. Broadous Elementary, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Pacoima, CA
- Teacher - Tutor (SFA), Managed Reading Lab - Hillary T. Broadous Elementary, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Pacoima, CA
- Teacher, Bilingual/ESOL/Dual Language, PreK (Full day), Montclair Elementary, Garland Independent School District (DISD) Garland, TX
- Interim Teacher (Long - term/Full year) , Bilingual PK - CF Carr Elementary, Dallas Independent School District, (DISD), Dallas, TX
- Lead Teacher, Toddlers - 9 to 5 Day Care Center, Fort Lauderdale, FLA
- Director, Ages 0 - 5 - New Horizons Day Care Center, Fort Lauderdale, FLA
- Teacher, Preemies - Exceptional Children's Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
- Lead Teacher, Kindergarten - Perry Meadows Learning Center (Private School) , Los Angeles, CA
- School Receptionist and Substitute Teacher, International Children's School, Los Angeles, CA
- College Recruiter, (Worked for Herman J. Bacchus, Jr.), West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA
- Teacher Assistant, Adult Learners - English Department, West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA
- Tutor, Adult Learners - Learning Resource Center, West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA
- Teacher Assistant, Grade 6 - 54th Street Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA
Additional information available upon request.
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