Leslie Raney
Elementary Teacher
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder and good decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Teacher , Grades 1, 2, 6
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
Bakersfield, United States
08.2007 - Current
- Prepare materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments. Evaluate, correct, and grade student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge, and set realistic goals.
- Communicate student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents/guardians and administration to improve student academic performance.
- Evaluate individual student abilities and create action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Stay abreast of changes to school and district policies, as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Junior High School English Teacher
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
Bakersfield, United States
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
Education
Single Subject Art Credential 2012 - Art
Santa Monica Community College
Santa Monica 09.1983 - 09.1985
Skills
Enjoy teaching and working with young people
Patient, enthusiastic, and organized ,
Creative and talented in art
Work independently yet enjoy team collaboration
Committed to ongoing professional development
Highly dependable and detail oriented
Accomplishments
- Designed personal art pieces for the Bakersfield Museum of Art and CASA fundraisers, 1993-1994
- Participated in Via Arte, Italian Street Painting Festival, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1993-1994
- Paper making workshop for children, Bakersfield Museum of Art 1983
- Paper making workshop for adults, Bakersfield Art Association 1982
- Studied the art of making handmade paper and textile design in Japan 1986-1991
- Taught ESL students in Japan 1986-1991
- Studied liberal arts in London, England 1981
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Elementary Teacher , Grades 1, 2, 6
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
08.2007 - Current
Junior High School English Teacher
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
08.2007 - 06.2011
Single Subject Art Credential 2012 - Art
Santa Monica Community College
09.1983 - 09.1985