LEYLA FANDEY
10 Mills RD, Gaithersburg,MD
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Organizational Skills
- Research Support
- Resource Management
- Technology Integration
- Course Management Software Expertise
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Interactive Teaching and Learning
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
Education
Doctor of Education - Developmental Education
Sam Houston State University-College of Education
05-2023
Master of Library Science -
University of Maryland- College of Library and Information Science
05.2007
Master of Education in TESOL -
University of Maryland – College of Education
08.1995
Bachelor of Arts (Foreign Language Concentration) -
University of Maryland – College of Education
08.1993
Work History
Media Specialist
John F Kennedy High School
Silverspring, MD
01.2017 - Current
- Select and evaluate curriculum databases for student and staff research use
- Select and evaluate print and non-print resources and materials for student and staff use
- Deliver training for new technology platforms including Canvas and Synergy for staff and students for effective distance and online learning
- Support staff with their course management in Canvas and their gradebooks in Synergy
- Prepare and deliver digital citizenship lessons
- Manage and administer Studentvue and myMCPS Classroom platforms for students and staff
- Manage and administer parent information in Synergy/Parentvue
- Provide troubleshooting for technology issues related to user accounts and connectivity and the learning management and student information systems
- Co-teach subject-specific lessons with classroom teachers
Math Instructor and Subject Matter Expert
National American University
Online Campus, SD
01.2017 - Current
- Deliver instruction for Consumer Math courses
- Provide one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students.
- Offer regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
- Evaluate and expeditiously returned student work to promote maximum student learning and engagement
- Prepare and Integrate video lessons to capture students' attention and interest and enhance comprehension
- Adapt instructional methods based on individual needs of each student
- Collaborated with Mathematics team leader to revise Consumer Math curriculum
- Redesigned English 090 curriculum, collaborated on new English placement exam criteria and scoring rubric
- Revised Farsi 101, 102, 201and 202 online curriculum components delivered through Desire2Learn.
Staff Development Teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Silver Spring, MD
2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop JFK School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- Created plans for collecting, organizing, and interpreting satellite, map, and street data to implement the overall school SIP in addition to individual departmental SIPs
- Designed, planned, organized, and delivered professional development training related to goals outlined in the school improvement plan with special focus on restorative justice practices, visible thinking routines, collaborative group work, and teaching emergent language learners
- Supported and guided resource teachers in using informal observation tool and providing feedback to teachers using the tool
- Collaborated with resource teachers to address PLC and departmental needs
- Collaborated with the members of instructional leadership team to update JFK grading and reporting document,
- Provided new staff with training related to instructional technology including Canvas and Synergy
- Mentored and advised new staff member on best practices for student engagement,
- Created a leader self-assessment to help resource teachers reflect on and improve their leadership skills.
- Prepared content for various meetings in collaboration with the principals and assistant principals.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills
Instructor
Montgomery College
Germantown, MD
01.2017 - 04.2023
- Designed, implemented and delivered developmental Math and English lessons as well as test-taking strategies to learners preparing for the GED exam
- Designed and delivered English language lessons to adult learners in ESOL classes
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and assessments for all students in the course
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program and student needs
- Integrated technology into curriculum design using online resources such as virtual labs
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class
- Leveraged technology and provided instructional materials to facilitate and promote active learning
Summer School Teacher Leader
John F Kennedy High School
Silver Spring, MD
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Created courses and schedule of course offerings for local summer school credit recovery and original credit in-person and virtual courses
- Conducted registration for credit recovery courses
- Assisted with selection, hiring, and training of summer school staff
- Completed payroll for summer school staff.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure successful student outcomes.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Media Specialist/webmaster
Parkland Middle School
Rockville, MD
01.2013 - 01.2017
Media Specialist/webmaster/co-testing coordinator
Stedwick Elementary School
Gaithersburg, MD
01.2007 - 01.2013
Teacher: Math/French
Shady Grove Middle School
Gaithersburg, MD
01.2000 - 01.2006
Teacher: German/French
Magruder High School
01.1994 - 01.2000
Teacher: German/French
Paint Branch High School
01.1993 - 01.1995
Timeline
Summer School Teacher Leader
John F Kennedy High School
06.2022 - 08.2022
Instructor
Montgomery College
01.2017 - 04.2023
Media Specialist
John F Kennedy High School
01.2017 - Current
Math Instructor and Subject Matter Expert
National American University
01.2017 - Current
Media Specialist/webmaster
Parkland Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2017
Media Specialist/webmaster/co-testing coordinator
Stedwick Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2013
Teacher: Math/French
Shady Grove Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2006
Teacher: German/French
Magruder High School
01.1994 - 01.2000
Teacher: German/French
Paint Branch High School
01.1993 - 01.1995
Doctor of Education - Developmental Education
Sam Houston State University-College of Education
Master of Library Science -
University of Maryland- College of Library and Information Science
Master of Education in TESOL -
University of Maryland – College of Education
Bachelor of Arts (Foreign Language Concentration) -
University of Maryland – College of Education
Staff Development Teacher
John F Kennedy High School
2022 - 07.2023
Presentations
- Culturally Responsive Teaching, Maricopa Community College, 03/2022
- Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Diversity Conference- Sam Houston State University, 02/2020
Volunteer Experience
- Future Links: Mentor students enrolled in Montgomery College in a variety of topics such as study skills, time-management, and financial planning
- Career Catchers: Tutored adult student in English, Math, GED prep, Accuplacer prep, and computer skills
References
References available upon request.
Presentations
- Culturally Responsive Teaching, Maricopa Community College, 03/2022
- Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Diversity Conference- Sam Houston State University, 02/2020
Volunteer Experience
- Future Links: Mentor students enrolled in Montgomery College in a variety of topics such as study skills, time-management, and financial planning
- Career Catchers: Tutored adult student in English, Math, GED prep, Accuplacer prep, and computer skills
References
References available upon request.
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