Leslie Kincade
Newport News,VA
Summary
Retired teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivated trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Created, monitored and sustained disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
Newport News , VA
08.2006 - 10.2023
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Fit Specialist
Hampton Roads Harley Davidson
Yorktown, VA
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while working with clients.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Built customer loyalty by engaging with and identifying product needs of customers.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education (PK Through 8th Grade)
Radford University
Radford, VA04-1990
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Parent and Student Communication
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Reporting and Documentation
- Faculty Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Public Speaking
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fit Specialist
Hampton Roads Harley Davidson
09.2016 - 09.2017
Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
08.2006 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Education (PK Through 8th Grade)
Radford University
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