Linda K. Lesto
Groveland,FL
Summary
Compassionate, positive, and creative Science teacher with valuable experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Student-centric instructor, willing to share a love of science to encourage creativity and higher-order thinking in a way that enlightens young minds while increasing student performance. Competent at performing independently and as a member of a teaching team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher - Biology, Marine Science, Chemistry
Leesburg High School, Lake County Florida
Leesburg , FL
2019.08 - 2022.06
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Teacher - Middle School Comp Science
College Park Middle School, OCPS
Orlando , FL
2018.08 - 2019.06
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Teacher Biology, Zoology, Env. Science, HSCA
South Lake High School, Lake County Schools
Groveland , FL
2016.01 - 2018.06
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
Education
Teacher Certification - Education
The American Board
Atlanta, Ga07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2005
Skills
- Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
- Google Suite for Educators
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Management
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Florida Department of Education: 5 Year Professional Teaching -Renewable - License #1279909
- Florida Department of Education: Biology (Grades 6-12)
- The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence: General Science (Grades 5-9)
Timeline
Teacher - Biology, Marine Science, Chemistry
Leesburg High School, Lake County Florida
2019.08 - 2022.06
Teacher - Middle School Comp Science
College Park Middle School, OCPS
2018.08 - 2019.06
Teacher Biology, Zoology, Env. Science, HSCA
South Lake High School, Lake County Schools
2016.01 - 2018.06
Teacher Certification - Education
The American Board
Bachelor of Science - Biology
George Mason University
- Florida Department of Education: 5 Year Professional Teaching -Renewable - License #1279909
- Florida Department of Education: Biology (Grades 6-12)
- The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence: General Science (Grades 5-9)
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