Leslie Talksdifferent
Billings,MT
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans fostering student engagement and collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Billings Public Schools
Billings, MT
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to address diverse learning needs within the classroom.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and active participation among students.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
Elementary School Teacher
Hardin School District 17H&1
Hardin, MT
08.2008 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement school-wide initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes.
- Utilized technology tools to support interactive learning and integrate digital resources into curriculum delivery.
- Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged student involvement and built community spirit within the school.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to new teachers, facilitating their integration into the school culture and practices.
Reading Specialist
Pryor School District
Pryor, MT
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Developed individualized reading intervention plans to address diverse student needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student reading levels and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate literacy strategies across curricula.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff on effective reading instruction techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Montana State University-Billings
Billings05-2004
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Collaborate well with families
Accomplishments
- Oversaw 20+ students per class.
- Taught 400+ students over 21 years.
- Facilitated performance improvement by implementing by data-drive changes.
- Improved test scores by 3% by reworking approach.
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
Crow Indian Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Billings Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Hardin School District 17H&1
08.2008 - 06.2023
Reading Specialist
Pryor School District
08.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Montana State University-Billings