Offering a solid background based on extensive formal training and 20+ years multifaceted experience demonstrating leadership initiative, interpersonal communications expertise, program design and orchestration. Possess a keen ability to quickly adapt to new and challenging responsibilities and become a productive team builder and contributor. Experienced in working with both children and adults in a wide variety of both formal and informal educational and recreational settings.
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LESLIE CORPUZ
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chesapeake Public Schools
WORLDLANGUAGES, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Created interactive, high-interest lessons for students in both virtual and in-person environments to adhere to VA SOL/ACTFL standards in both Exploratory Languages and High School level 1 French
- Generated student-centered activities for developing communicative competence in listening, speaking, and writing
- Used popular interactive applications like Kahoot, Google Slides, and Nearpod to deliver innovative teaching to students
- Implemented best practices in FLL while maintaining engaging classroom environment to introduce students to basics of French, Spanish, German, and Latin languages and cultures
- Differentiated instruction to meet student needs to peak interest and progress.
VIRTUAL, VIP KID
ESL TEACHER
05.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Created positive classroom atmosphere that allowed students to overcome language and distance barriers and successfully learn English as a second language
- Utilized and implemented best practices in ESL while maintaining engaging classroom environment
- Maintained exemplary teaching record with all positive parent ratings and near perfect attendance
- Used innovative computer applications and hand-held realia to cater to student interests while staying on task and completing all curriculum requirements.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
ASSISTANT
09.2016 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Collaborated with special education teacher to modify and customize lessons and activities to include special education students in grades K-5
- Tutored students individually and in small groups using appropriate scaffolding to meet student needs
- Assisted students in meeting behavioral goals using a variety of reinforcement methods
- Assisted as directed by classroom and special education teachers to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting as determined by IEP.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
08.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Planned and implemented specialized instruction for special education students in grades 1 and 2
- Maintained records and wrote Individualized Education Plans
- Collected data through formative, summative, and placement testing to provide appropriate interventions
- Helped students meet behavioral goals by providing appropriate reinforcement methods
- Worked to develop and maintained relationships with general education teachers to provide the most effective classroom experience for special education students.
Self-employed
Homeschool Instructor
05.2008 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Planned, developed, and implemented several science courses for Southside Educational Escapades
- Created and implemented an academically oriented ESL program for groups of Korean children that came to the United States to learn English
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
Tidewater Community College
Adjunct Faculty
08.2001 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Taught English as a Second Language to intermediate and advanced foreign students focused on academic writing, reading, and oral communication
- Designed and presented a basic curriculum focusing on skill development in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Taught web navigation and research techniques to build strong independent and life-long learning skills
- Revolutionized student learning and online evaluations by leading an initiative to introduce innovative digital tools which allowed my students to receive instant feedback on classwork and evaluations
- Assisted program director with establishing relationships with local museums and worked with their staffs and docents to create special programs for TCC ESL students
- Presented at TESOL Convention Baltimore.
Old Dominion University
ADJUNCT FACULTY
09.1999 - 06.2000
Job overview
- Taught a six-month course in General and Business English to a group of Government Auditors from Saudi Arabia
- Designed and implemented a custom curriculum for English as a Second Language with a focus on business terminology and concepts
- Created original materials for course presentation and subsequent use by other instructors
- Additional course highlights included hands-on and podium instruction in the use of the Internet, web page creation, and various current word processing software programs
- Position required extensive interface and mentoring of high-end foreign dignitaries including counsel inside and outside the program on daily living.
Catholic Charities
COORDINATOR
03.1997 - 09.1999
Job overview
- Recruited, oriented, scheduled, and supervised a group of up to 50 volunteer teachers and college interns providing classroom instruction in the English language to newly arriving refugees
- Designed and conducted workshops to train tutors in effective teaching methods as well as curriculum familiarization
- Restructured and improved system for tracking and contacting program volunteers
- Created, published, and maintained a web page and newsletter to increase public awareness and encourage new volunteers for the program
- Media provided valuable information on the plight of refugees, current updates on program effectiveness and the inner/outer workings of the organization.
Education
REGENT UNIVERSITY
Certificate in Graduate Studies- Career Switcher
University Overview
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts Degree from Applied Linguistics
University Overview
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sociology
University Overview
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
VBCPS TRYIT Special Education Certification Program
University Overview
Skills
- Learning Assessments
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Small Group Tutoring
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Materials Creation
Timeline
WORLDLANGUAGES, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE
Chesapeake Public Schools
11.2020 - Current
ESL TEACHER
VIRTUAL, VIP KID
05.2020 - 08.2021
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2019 - 03.2020
ASSISTANT
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2020
Homeschool Instructor
Self-employed
05.2008 - 06.2016
Adjunct Faculty
Tidewater Community College
08.2001 - 05.2008
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Old Dominion University
09.1999 - 06.2000
COORDINATOR
Catholic Charities
03.1997 - 09.1999
REGENT UNIVERSITY
Certificate in Graduate Studies- Career Switcher
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts Degree from Applied Linguistics
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sociology
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
VBCPS TRYIT Special Education Certification Program
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