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Paige Leigh

Oswego,IL

Summary

Student-focused new teacher with track record of collaboration and adaptability in various educational roles. Strong emphasis on building student relationships to foster critical thinking skills and academic performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Grade Co-Teacher of Record

Hunt Club Elementary School, SD 308
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • As a NxtGEN teacher resident, apprenticed with a mentor teacher for one school year.
  • Developed skills in relationship building and classroom management; curriculum and instruction; backwards planning; and data-driven decision-making.

General Education Teacher Assistant

Hunt Club Elementary School, SD 308
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Worked with small groups reinforce classroom learning objectives.
  • Provided student breaks and occasional administrative support.
  • Supervised students at buses, lunch, and recess.

Summer Connections Secretary

Hunt Club Elementary School, SD 308
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created and populated classrooms in Tyler SIS prior to summer term.
  • Maintained daily attendance and oversaw dismissal.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Hunt Club Elementary School, SD 308
08.2018 - 11.2022
  • Supported, monitored, and tracked student behavior with detailed, confidential records.
  • Re-taught material.
  • During Covid, provided remote staff administrative support, live online student support, and helped established school-wide remote student social groups (Lunch Bunch).

Outside Administrative Assistant

Forensic Accounting Firm
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Remotely prepared client letters, budgets, and reports.

Outdoor Volunteer

Girl Scout Troop 116
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Planned and led outdoor training and overnights for 12-14 girls.

Classroom & Library Volunteer

Fox Chase Elementary
01.2013 - 12.2018
  • Worked with children in groups and one-on-one.

Consultant

Freelance Interior and Landscape Design
01.2005 - 12.2018

Created and designed plans to meet client objectives.

Parent Member

SD 308 Superintendent's Advisory Committee
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Met about school district finance issues and then interfaced with the home school community.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education

Aurora University
12.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Kansas

Timeline

2nd Grade Co-Teacher of Record

Hunt Club Elementary School, SD 308
08.2024 - 05.2025

General Education Teacher Assistant

Hunt Club Elementary School, SD 308
11.2022 - 05.2024

Summer Connections Secretary

Hunt Club Elementary School, SD 308
06.2022 - 08.2022

Outside Administrative Assistant

Forensic Accounting Firm
01.2022 - 03.2023

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Hunt Club Elementary School, SD 308
08.2018 - 11.2022

Parent Member

SD 308 Superintendent's Advisory Committee
01.2016 - 12.2017

Outdoor Volunteer

Girl Scout Troop 116
01.2015 - 12.2018

Classroom & Library Volunteer

Fox Chase Elementary
01.2013 - 12.2018

Consultant

Freelance Interior and Landscape Design
01.2005 - 12.2018

Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education

Aurora University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Kansas
Paige Leigh