LuAnn Leisering
Bloomsburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated educator with proven strengths in classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and mentoring future educators.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Bloomsburg Area School District
Bloomsburg, PA
07.2025 - Current
- Taught mathematics and science at W.W. Evans Elementary School
- Completed daily lesson plans, report cards, and parent/teacher conferences
- Hosted one student teacher from Bloomsburg University and one high school student observer
2nd Grade Teacher
Bloomsburg Area School District
Bloomsburg, PA
06.2016 - 06.2025
- Taught mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, writing, and handwriting at W.W. Evans Elementary School
- Completed daily lesson plans, report cards, and parent/teacher conferences
- Hosted three different student teachers from Bloomsburg University and also hosted two practicum students and one high school student observer
Long-Term Substitute, 2nd Grade
Iroquois School District
Erie, PA
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Taught for Mrs. Stacey Olmstead beginning August 20, 2015 until December 2, 2015
- Completed daily lesson plans, report cards, and parent/teacher conferences
- Position lasted for 17 weeks for a total of 71 days
Long-Term Substitute, 4th Grade Learning Support
Harbor Creek School District
Harborcreek, PA
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Taught for Mrs. Leah Lombardozzi beginning February 9, 2015 until the end of the school year
- Completed daily lesson plans, report cards, and parent/teacher conferences
- Wrote 20 IEPs and conducted meetings for each
- Position lasted 15 weeks for a total of 80 days
Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher
Various
Erie, PA
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Substitute teacher at Harbor Creek School District from Kindergarten through sixth grade and in special education classrooms for a total of five days
- Substitute teacher at Iroquois School District from Kindergarten through sixth grade and in special education classrooms for a total of 29.5 days
- Substitute teacher at North East School District from Kindergarten through sixth grade and in special education classrooms for a total of two days
Long-Term Substitute, 5th Grade
Iroquois School District
Erie, PA
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Taught for Mr. Jerry Fenner in the subjects of math and science beginning October 20, 2014 until February 2, 2015
- Completed daily lesson plans, report cards, and parent/teacher conferences
- Position lasted 12 weeks for a total of 64 days
Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher
Various
Erie, PA
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Substitute teacher at Harbor Creek School District from Kindergarten through sixth grade and in special education classrooms for a total of 24 days
- Substitute teacher at Iroquois School District from Kindergarten through sixth grade and in special education classrooms for a total of 48 days
- Substitute teacher at North East School District from Kindergarten through sixth grade and in special education classrooms for a total of 25.5 days
Long-Term Substitute, 1st Grade
Harbor Creek School District
Harborcreek, PA
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Taught for Mrs. Lacy McIntyre in first grade at Rolling Ridge Elementary School beginning January 20, 2014 to March 28, 2014
- Completed daily lesson plans, report cards, and parent/teacher conferences
- Position lasted 10 weeks for a total of 48 days
Student Teacher
Various
Erie, PA
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Completed student teaching requirements in Kindergarten at Clark Elementary School and in Life Skills at Seneca High School (ages 14-18)
Pre-Student Teacher
Harbor Creek School District
Harborcreek, PA
03.2012 - 03.2012
- Taught science unit on plants to both first grade classes at Clark Elementary School
- Class planted marigold seeds for Mother's Day gift to take home
Practicum Student
Various
Erie, PA
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Completed four field experiences at the following schools: Grover Cleveland Elementary School, JoAnna Connell Elementary School, Clark Elementary School, and Wattsburg Elementary School
- Assisted teacher with classroom instruction and organization in grades 1-12 in the following curriculum areas: language arts, mathematics, and life skills
- Planned and implemented 18 lessons
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications (Radio/TV)
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05-1999
Certification
- Level II Certificate
- SCM Certificate
- PSSA Training
- APL Training - Level I
- Everyday Mathematics
- Diagnosing and Planning for Unfinished Learning Ready Math
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
- Sadlier Phonics Institute
- Save a Life: Recognizing and Responding to Anaphylaxis
Committees
- Bloomsburg Area School District Safety Committee (2017 - present)
- Bloomsburg High School Field Hockey Booster Club (2019 - present)
- Bloomsburg Area School District Special Education Plan Committee (2026 - present)
- W.W. Evans Union Building Representative (2024 - present)
Curriculum Worked With
ELA
I-Ready Reading, HMH Into Reading
PHONICS
Sadlier Phonics
MATH
Everyday Math, Eureka Math, Ready Math, HMH Into Math, Savvas Envision Math, IXL Math
PROGRAMS
I-Ready Reading and Math, IXL, 99 Math, HMH Waggle Reading and Math, Reading A-Z, Xtra Math
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Bloomsburg Area School District
07.2025 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Bloomsburg Area School District
06.2016 - 06.2025
Long-Term Substitute, 2nd Grade
Iroquois School District
08.2015 - 12.2015
Long-Term Substitute, 4th Grade Learning Support
Harbor Creek School District
02.2015 - 06.2015
Long-Term Substitute, 5th Grade
Iroquois School District
10.2014 - 02.2015
Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher
Various
08.2014 - 06.2015
Long-Term Substitute, 1st Grade
Harbor Creek School District
01.2014 - 03.2014
Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher
Various
08.2013 - 06.2014
Student Teacher
Various
08.2012 - 11.2012
Pre-Student Teacher
Harbor Creek School District
03.2012 - 03.2012
Practicum Student
Various
08.2011 - 02.2012
Master of Science - Special Education
Mercyhurst University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Mercyhurst University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications (Radio/TV)
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania