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Sean Leonard

Chicago,IL

Work History

Resident Teacher

Brentano Math and Science Academy
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Paraprofessional

Mozart Elementary
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.

Administration Assistant

Volta Elementary
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies.
  • Provided support during lunch and recess.
  • Managed classroom instillations/teardowns.

Actor

Various
  • Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
  • Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
  • Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
  • Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.
  • See references upon request

Server Trainer

R.J. Grunt's
  • Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
  • Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods.
  • Monitored new server performance and offered continuous support throughout training period.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
  • 17 years on the job.

Teaching Artist

AdlerDance/Imagination Theatre/Act Your Age
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Education

Masters of Education - Elementary Education

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

Columbia College, Chicago
Chicago, IL
06-1997

Licensure & Endorsements

Professional Educator License(PEL)

Elementary Self-Contained endorsement for grades 1-6, expected June 2025


Endorsements:

Theatre Endorsement K-12


ESL Endorsement

Professional Development

Restorative Justice Officer-Mozart Elementary-Chicago,IL.


  • Constructed Talking/Peace Circles for students
  • Conducted daily Talking Circles
  • Conducted Peace Circles

Leadership Experience

7th/8th Grade Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach-Mozart Elementary-Chicago,IL.

  • Head Basketball Coach
  • Arranged practices
  • Taught basketball skills and strategies
  • Participated in CPS Score basketball league


12u/13u Boys Little League Baseball Coach-Welles Park-Chicago, IL.

  • Head Baseball Coach
  • Arranged practices
  • Taught baseball skills and strategies
  • Participated in Welles Park baseball season
  • Won Championship in 2023

Timeline

Resident Teacher

Brentano Math and Science Academy

Paraprofessional

Mozart Elementary

Administration Assistant

Volta Elementary

Actor

Various

Server Trainer

R.J. Grunt's

Teaching Artist

AdlerDance/Imagination Theatre/Act Your Age

Masters of Education - Elementary Education

Loyola University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

Columbia College, Chicago

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