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Leslie Talbot-klitz

Deerfield Beach,FL

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Broward County Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction and performance assessments, resulting in improved comprehension and academic success. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes growth and critical thinking.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Broward County Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
  • 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.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Teacher

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
08.1994 - 01.2005
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Reading First Teacher Trainer

Department of Education
06.2003 - 07.2004
  • Enhanced professional development by conducting teacher training workshops.
  • Organized conferences and symposiums for educators, bringing together experts in pedagogy to exchange ideas on best practices in teaching.
  • Improved student outcomes by equipping teachers with research-based instructional strategies aligned with state standards and district goals.
  • Promoted a culture of ongoing learning within the education community through professional development opportunities tailored to individual needs.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Master of Science - Education

Barry University
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Growth mindset
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Small group instruction
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • ESL- english as second language
  • Student rapport

Accomplishments

PLC Facilitator

New Teacher Center Instructional Coach

Grade Group Lead Teacher

Montessori Team Leader

Teacher of the Year

Title 1 Magnet Presenter

Curriculum Coordinator

Reading First Instructor


Certification

Montessori Certification

ESOL Endorsement

Clinical Supervision

Reading First Certification

Reading Endorsement


Timeline

Teacher

Broward County Public Schools
08.2012 - Current

Reading First Teacher Trainer

Department of Education
06.2003 - 07.2004

Teacher

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
08.1994 - 01.2005

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Miami Dade College

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Florida International University

Master of Science - Education

Barry University

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