Leslie Mejia
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Approachable, and passionate, plus, on top of all the things here. Everyone around thinks I am funny; and that, is truly the highlight.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Anna And Jack's Treehouse
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, and test scores for 12 students to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Resident Assistant
SUNY Cortland
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Mentored and coached students to foster positive relationships and encourage successful academic achievement.
- Served as approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Managed building duties including maintenance and incident reports
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Organized social events for residents to foster sense of community and belonging, resulting in increased resident retention.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Interviewed incoming resident assistant and determined if they were fit for experience based on their answers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with 50 students in dormitory style living space,
- Helped first year incomers with academic procedures such as building schedules, and finding their passion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Selected Studies
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Manhattan, NY01.2018
High School Diploma -
Channel View School For Research
Queens, NY06.2016
Skills
- English and Spanish Fluency
- CPR Certified
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Communication
- Public Speaking
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Lesson Planning
- Student Advisory
- Incident Reporting
- Academic Support
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Anna And Jack's Treehouse
11.2022 - Current
Resident Assistant
SUNY Cortland
01.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Selected Studies
SUNY Cortland
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College
High School Diploma -
Channel View School For Research
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