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Leslie Fields

Gaithersburg,MD

Summary

I am eager to apply my expertise as an ELD teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. I have experience in presenting comprehensive lesson plans, knowledge of teaching best practices, and assessing and recording student progress. I am an enthusiastic educator with over 30 years of experience instructing students with a wide range of learning abilities. I began my teaching journey as a Certified ESOL teacher in Washington, DC Public School System in August, 1993. I transferred to Fairfax County Public in School System in August, 2000. and worked for FCPS until August, 2007.

I began working for PGCPS at Lewisdale Elementary August 18,2007 and continued there until July, 2010. I transferred to Cherokee Lane Elementary School. I worked as an ELD teacher at this school from July 3, 2010 - July 1, 2012. I am presently working at Mary Harris Mother Jones ELementary. I have been at this school for almost twelve years.

Work History

ELD Teacher

PGCPS - MHMJ Elementary
Adelphi, MD
08.2007 - present
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the individual needs of students with ELD.
  • Created and maintained a safe, positive learning environment for all students in the classroom.
  • Conducted small group instruction to provide extra assistance for struggling learners.
  • Engaged in collaborative planning meetings with colleagues to design effective instructional strategies tailored towards ELLs' needs.
  • Coached English Language Learners in developing their speaking proficiency in English.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Political Science

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05-1981

Skills

  • Grammar Instruction
  • Teaching strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cultural Sensitivity

Timeline

ELD Teacher

PGCPS - MHMJ Elementary
08.2007 - present

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Political Science

University of Maryland - College Park
Leslie Fields