Marcus Leinberger
Kenai
Summary
Dedicated educator with 35 years of experience in Alaska's cross-cultural communities. Expertise in fostering individual and group success in challenging environments through strong relationship-building. Committed to team collaboration that drives lasting impacts and supports personal growth and development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Aide
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Kenai, AK
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Implemented behavior-management strategies to maintain a calm, focused learning environment conducive to success.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on individual needs and performance.
- Promoted collaboration among students with group activities designed to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Supported classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and learning experiences.
Special Education Aide IV
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak, Alaska
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with educational team to develop and implement tailored plans for individual student needs on IEPs and BIPs.
- Applied effective instructional and SEL strategies tailored for special learners, including those with severe behavioral-emotional challenges.
- Handled crisis situations while maintaining calm demeanor, minimizing distractions and ensuring continuity of educational process.
- Instructional 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, and whole class support of special needs students, grades 2-5
- Maintained current certifications in Mandt technical and relational practices, Ukeru, Autism-spectrum disorder training, Trauma Informed Education, FASD training, and CPR/First Aid through 2026.
Special Education Aide IV
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak, Alaska
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Applied IEP goals to enhance academic and SEL outcomes for students.
- Assessed and supported individual learning needs during whole class and small group instruction.
- Partnered with special education and classroom teachers to optimize student support strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for evaluations and reports.
Title II-C Migrant Education Aide
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak, Alaska
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Academic progress monitoring, collaborating with students, parents, teachers and administration
- Supported classroom learning by providing targeted academic assistance to students, enhancing their understanding of core subjects.
- Helped students achieve their academic goals in after-school Homework Club by offering personalized guidance and support.
- Streamlined access to Migrant Education documents for parents and students, ensuring timely availability of essential resources.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Hoonah City Schools
Hoonah, AK
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Designed and implemented engaging courses and lesson plans, enhancing student comprehension of mathematical concepts.
- Employed instructional technologies to accommodate diverse learning styles, fostering improved student performance.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Analyzed schoolwide achievement data to inform strategic planning initiatives as part of a collaborative team.
District Math/CTE Specialist
Lower Kuskokwim School District
Bethel, AK
08.2002 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented curriculum strategies that significantly increased student engagement and academic performance.
- Collaborated with educators to tailor support programs addressing specific needs of students, schools, and district.
- Analyzed student data to assess program effectiveness and inform strategic educational initiatives.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff, equipping them with best practices in instructional methodologies.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to enrich learning opportunities for students and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - General Science
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska05.1991
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- Diverse learning strategies
- Behavioral management
- Classroom organization
- Data collection and monitoring
- Record management
- Google Apps proficiency
- Collaboration techniques
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Verbal and written communication
Awards and Recognitions
Impact Maker Award “Marc takes the initiative to create math lessons that are at the level of his students. He is a problem solver and if something is not working well for a student, he thinks of ways to improve their program."
11/2024 Kodiak Island Borough School District
Impact Maker Award “Marc, you are constantly responsive, very willing to do anything that needs to be done and always really willing to be part of the solution. Your professionalism is appreciated. And when there is a flood, you are certainly the person to have on the team!”
04/2024 Kodiak Island Borough School District
Rock Star Award “When we went to distance learning, Marc’s past distance learning instructional experience and level-headedness was inspiring."
04/2020. Kodiak Island Borough School District
Rock Star Award “Marc is a mentor whom colleagues are comfortable going to for brainstorming, ideas and answering questions about students, instruction, and data."
01/2020. Kodiak Island Borough School District
Timeline
Special Education Resource Aide
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
08.2025 - 05.2026
Special Education Aide IV
Kodiak Island Borough School District
08.2021 - 05.2025
Special Education Aide IV
Kodiak Island Borough School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
Title II-C Migrant Education Aide
Kodiak Island Borough School District
01.2018 - 09.2019
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Hoonah City Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
District Math/CTE Specialist
Lower Kuskokwim School District
08.2002 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science Degree - General Science
University of Alaska Fairbanks