Leslie Mrowiec
Richmond
Summary
Dedicated teacher with over ten years teaching experience at multiple grade levels. Seeking to challenge students and guide them on a path of excellence. Skilled at effective communication with both students and parents. Effectively executes virtual, face to face, and hybrid learning plans.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Science and English Teacher
Malala Yousafzai Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and assess student progress.
- Organized school events that promoted community engagement and celebrated student achievements.
- Led parent-teacher conferences, effectively communicating student progress and addressing concerns.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Integrated technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences and support diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment conducive to learning through effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Served as the 5th grade team lead teacher, supporting my colleagues, coordinating instruction, and helping guide our team toward student success.
Teacher, Fifth Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies
Harmony Science Academy
01.2017 - Current
- Instructed multiple classrooms of up to 29 students
- Teacher of the Year nominee, 2019 - 2020
- Fifth grade team lead and teacher mentor 2021-2022
- Third grade team lead and teacher mentor 2018-2021
- Highest testing scores in district for multiple years
- Taught virtual lessons in both Schoology and Google Classroom platforms
- Founding member of the Sunshine Committee – an organization to bring support and joy to teachers and staff through personal recognitions and holiday events
Teacher, Fourth & Fifth Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies
Harmony School of Fine Arts & Technology
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Instructed at-risk students at A Title 1 campus
- Created engaging, fun, and rigorous lessons with minimal budget
- Developed and maintained a daily school digital news network
- Established rapport and trust with students, parents, and guardians using online and in-person methods of communication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications With History Minor
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH05-2006
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Educational technology
- Project-based learning
- Classroom management
- Safety awareness
- Creative problem solving
- Teaching reading
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Designated Recognized Teacher 2021
- Texas Reading Academy 2021
- Early Childhood (EC) through 6 Core Subjects - 2017
- 4 - 8 Generalist - 2014
- English as a Second Language (ESL) – 2016
- Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - 2007
Timeline
Social Science and English Teacher
Malala Yousafzai Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Teacher, Fifth Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies
Harmony Science Academy
01.2017 - Current
Teacher, Fourth & Fifth Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies
Harmony School of Fine Arts & Technology
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Communications With History Minor
Heidelberg University