Leya Douglas
South Pasadena,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter School & Middle School
Altadena, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards for grades 3-12.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Educator
Pasadena Unified School District
Pasadena, CA
03.1997 - 01.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Instructed up to 45 students individually and in groups on English Language Arts and Communication studies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education at various schools throughout district.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Office Manager
Community Bible Church Of Greater Pasadena
Altadena, CA
09.2009 - 04.2020
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules for congregation of 100 members.
- Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests.
- Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Aggregated and analyzed data related to administrative costs to prepare budgets for corporate-level management.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA05.2022
Master of Arts - Intercultural Communication
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA08.1991
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Student Activity Program Planning
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Professional Development Planning
- Community Engagement
Teacher Certification
Grades K-12
Timeline
Educator
Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter School & Middle School
10.2021 - Current
Office Manager
Community Bible Church Of Greater Pasadena
09.2009 - 04.2020
Educator
Pasadena Unified School District
03.1997 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Pacific Oaks College
Master of Arts - Intercultural Communication
California State University - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Diego State University
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