Leslyn Nielsen
Puyallup
Summary
Dedicated math teacher with expertise in classroom management, adaptable teaching methods, and strong communication skills. Focused on empowering students to achieve their full potential through innovative lesson planning and effective collaboration with colleagues and parents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Teacher
Muckleshoot Tribal School
Auburn, WA
10.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards in Geometry and Algebra 2.
- Created a positive learning environment through maintaining an organized and disciplined classroom environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administration to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support interactive learning experiences, such as Delta Math and Khan Academy.
Math Teacher
Heritage Junior High School
Escondido, CA
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
- Created a positive learning environment for all students by creating a structured and organized classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administration to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support interactive learning experiences, such as Delta Math and Khan Academy.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress.
- Created formative and summative assessments to evaluate student understanding of mathematical principles.
Math Teacher
Classical Academy Charter School
Escondido, CA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards in 7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, and Algebra 1.
- Taught an online course fro students who could not attend class in-person.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress since parents were the primary educators for their students.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Provided individualized support to students struggling with math concepts.
Math Teacher
St. Lucy's Priory High School
Glendora, CA
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
- Created a positive learning environment by creating a structured and organized classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress.
- Created assessments to evaluate student understanding of mathematical principles.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06-2014
Skills
- Middle school math
- High school math
- Lesson planning
- Positive role model and mentor
- Motivating and encouraging
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Common core math
- Teaching geometry
- Creative teaching strategies
- Algebra I and II
- IEP support
- Classroom management
Timeline
Math Teacher
Muckleshoot Tribal School
10.2025 - Current
Math Teacher
Heritage Junior High School
01.2023 - 06.2025
Math Teacher
Classical Academy Charter School
08.2021 - 12.2022
Math Teacher
St. Lucy's Priory High School
09.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona