Lois Leukhardt
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Compassionate and energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs. Committed to long-term student success through a strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
5th and 6th Grade Writing and Grammar Teacher
Virginia Classical Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Work with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using strategies like peer-assisted learning and group work.
Family Ministries Coordinator
Risen Church
07.2024 - Current
- Planning and implementing family-focused programs within the church.
- Responsible for organizing kids and youth ministries including curriculum and recruiting/training volunteers.
- Collaborating with church leaders to support ministries within the church.
Third Grade Teacher
Oaktree Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using various teaching techniques to appeal to different learning styles within assigned grade levels.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Long Term Certified Second Grade Substitute Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Virginia Beach School District, Redmill Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Instructed whole group and small group classroom lessons in math, reading, writing, history, and science
- Collaborated with grade-level teachers and reading and math specialists weekly to help identify and discuss ways to improve learning.
- Built a collaborative and friendly classroom environment using and enforcing behavior guides, team teaching, and interactive learning.
Protestant Director of Religious Education
United States Government
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed, administered, and updated complete educational program serving more than 100 students.
- Recruited, trained, and managed over 60 teachers and volunteers to support program operations.
- Collaborated with ministry staff and members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs.
- Established and updated schedule of classes and activities for program year.
- Supported volunteer logistics, including Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) paperwork.
Certified Substitute Teacher
Oak Harbor School District
04.2007 - 05.2017
- Engaged students from grades 1st through 12th grade and boosted their understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Second Grade Teacher
Pleasant Valley Christian School
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Educated students in 2nd grade on multiple subjects including math, reading, science, and Bible.
- Created and implemented innovative and engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Organized and conducted an annual play for the school and fundraisers.
- Collaborated with staff faculty.
- Consistently communicated with parents with parent teacher conferences, reports, and weekly letters.
Second Grade Teacher
Carden of Camarillo
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals
- Modeled lesson planning strategies and classroom management techniques for student teachers.
- Created and enforced a child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Taught reading, language arts, mathematics, and other subjects utilizing the curriculum by Mae Carden.
Education
Postgraduate Professional License -
Commonwealth of Virginia
05.2021
Cross Cultural Language Academic Development
University Of San Diego
01.2008
Masters in Teaching - Education
City University
Everett, WA06.2007
WA State Teaching Certificate - K-8
City University
Everett, WA06.2007
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology/Social Studies
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2005
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Attitude
- Learning Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent Communication
Timeline
5th and 6th Grade Writing and Grammar Teacher
Virginia Classical Academy
08.2024 - Current
Family Ministries Coordinator
Risen Church
07.2024 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Oaktree Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024
Long Term Certified Second Grade Substitute Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Virginia Beach School District, Redmill Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022
Protestant Director of Religious Education
United States Government
12.2018 - 12.2019
Second Grade Teacher
Pleasant Valley Christian School
09.2009 - 06.2012
Second Grade Teacher
Carden of Camarillo
09.2007 - 06.2009
Certified Substitute Teacher
Oak Harbor School District
04.2007 - 05.2017
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology/Social Studies
Western Washington University
Postgraduate Professional License -
Commonwealth of Virginia
Cross Cultural Language Academic Development
University Of San Diego
Masters in Teaching - Education
City University
WA State Teaching Certificate - K-8
City University
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