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WALTER LESZCZYNSKI

WALTER LESZCZYNSKI

Georgetown

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Fayette County Public Schools, enhancing student success through data-driven instruction and restorative practices. Skilled in bilingual communication and teacher mentorship, I foster inclusive environments that promote student engagement and improve school climate, significantly reducing discipline issues and achievement gaps.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal, 6th grade administrator

Fayette County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current

Supported and mentored teachers to enhance student academic success.

Led and monitored grade level Professional Learning Communities and Student Leadership Councils.

Maintained open communication channels with parents and stakeholders.

Administered and monitored grade level discipline effectively.

Developed and implemented systems to improve student discipline across grade levels.

Evaluated performance of Certified and Classified personnel regularly.

Co-led Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports committee initiatives.

Assistant Principal/Academy Principal

Jefferson County Public Schools
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Mrs. Jenny Currin, School Principal, immediate supervisor, 502-485-8339.

Promoted students' academic success by supporting and mentoring teachers under my supervision.

Promoted teacher retention by implementing a new academy structure that promoted teachers' participation and sense of belonging by giving each teacher a specific role and a voice within the school and the academy.

Developed new academy systems that promoted teacher leadership while favoring student academic growth by analyzing student data on academy RTI, and PLC meetings.

Improved the overall quality of instruction by incorporating academy cross-curricular instruction, making the instruction more relevant for students.

Reduced the number of out-of-school suspensions by employing restorative practices and promoting such practices among teachers.

Promoted students’ sense of belonging and inclusion by creating two student-led organizations, allowing students to also become part of the decision-making process.

Reduced the achievement gap while favoring student leadership by creating the first World Language Peer Tutor program, which allows students fluent in a second language to serve newcomers, EL students.

· Improved the overall school climate and student’s sense of belonging by organizing and leading the school’s PBIS team.

Improved students' attendance to class and reduced discipline issues by leading the school PBIS in creating activities focused on recognizing and rewarding desired behavior, inducing students into behavior modification.

Increased the school average daily attendance (ADA) by leading the School Attendance and working alongside the school-assigned DPP to reach out to habitually truant and truant students and their families, helping them to regularize their attendance.

Promoted transparency by keeping an open line of communication with families and stakeholders. (Meetings with students' guardians and community partners.)

Promoted minority students' success and inclusion in the educational process by habitually communicating with families in their native language, while maintaining a culturally sensitive approach.

Spanish Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Chris Salyers, Principal, 859-381-0597.

Promoted students' academic success by developing and implementing a tailored World Language program that served all students at TLC.

Increased school-wide student attendance (ADA), graduation, and retention rates by designing and implementing a new truancy prevention program exclusively for TLC.

Increased TLC quality of instruction by creating a collegial network of support for teachers.

·Improved the school overall climate and promoted students’ sense of belonging by being one of the leaders of the PBIS team that included students’ participation

Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices for effective language instruction.

Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.

IB Spanish Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
08.2013 - 07.2020
  • Led IB students to achieve top scores in final exams from 2014 to 2020 through rigorous instruction tailored to diverse learning styles.

Established and directed Spanish Honor Society to enhance student leadership opportunities.

Fostered family support and inclusion by maintaining open communication and promoting school-wide events like International Night.

Supported minority students through mentorship via a dedicated minority students’ group and the International Club.

Diminished achievement gaps as minority liaison, providing guidance for minority student success.

Enhanced student belonging by coaching Junior Varsity TCHS soccer team, promoting teamwork and community.

Demonstrated leadership as teacher representative on SBDM committee and World Language representative for International Baccalaureate Committee.

Contributed to district-wide success by participating in design of World Language common curriculum, ensuring equitable access for all students.

Attendance Clerk and Bilingual Para educator

Fayette County Public Schools
08.2012 - 01.2013
  • Monitored daily attendance data to maintain accurate records for all students.

Assisted minority EL students in improving academic performance, reducing achievement gap.

Facilitated communication by providing translation during meetings with administrators and parents.

Mentored minority students to foster success and decrease discipline issues.

Senior Office Assistant

Eastern Kentucky University
Lexington
08.2010 - 01.2013
  • Donna Agee, Supervisor 859-259-2635
  • Bluegrass Community Health Center

Organizer, Director and Coach

Lexington International Soccer League
Lexington
03.2009 - 12.2012

Head Coach U-12, U-16 and U-19

Jessamine Youth Soccer Association
Nicholasville
02.2008 - 08.2010
  • Nan Rieckert, Manager 859-536-5056

Customer Service and repair technician

Value City Furniture
Lexington
01.2006 - 10.2007
  • Todd Baldwin, Manager 859-271-1188

Education

Specialist in Education degree - Educational Administration

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Ky
12.2021

Master's - Educational Leadership and Policies Studies

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2016

Bachelor - Spanish Teaching All grades

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Ky
05.2013

Associate in Arts -

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY
05.2011

Skills

  • Bilingual communication
  • Proficient in English and Spanish
  • Basic knowledge of Portuguese and French
  • Youth motivation and coaching
  • Organizational skills
  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent and student engagement
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Student and parent relations
  • Restorative practices
  • School improvement strategies
  • Teacher mentorship
  • Student discipline management
  • Curriculum development
  • Data analysis
  • Professional learning communities
  • Parent communication
  • Faculty support
  • Diversity and inclusion promotion
  • Student engagement strategies
  • School climate improvement
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • Principal Level 2 Certification, 12/2021
  • Director of Pupil Personnel Level 2 Certification, 12/2021
  • Supervisor of Instruction Level 2 Certification, 12/2021
  • Aircraft Private Pilot License, 11/2021
  • Teaching Certificate on K-12 Spanish Teaching, 05/2013
  • Certified with a 'D' type Youth Soccer Coach License, 2008
  • Para Educator Certificate, Fayette County Public Schools, 2008
  • Realtor and Auctioneer License, Buenos Aires Argentina, 1989

Accomplishments

  • Cum-Laude at EKU, 05/2013
  • Dean's list at EKU, 05/2013
  • Dean's list at BCTC, 2009
  • Dean's list at BCTC, 2010
  • Graduated with 4.0 GPA, 12/2021

References

  • José M. Fedriani Costa, DLI Social Studies 6th Grade Teacher, Bryan Station Middle School DLI Team Leader, 1865 Wickland Drive, Lexington, KY, 40505, jose.fedrianicosta@fayette.kyschools.us
  • Abigail Santiago, 6th grade Mathematics Educator, Bryan Station Middle School, 1865 Wickland Drive, Lexington, KY, 40505, abby.santiago@fayette.kyschools.us
  • Robin Ghant, School Principal, Bryan Station Middle School, 1865 Wickland Drive, Lexington, KY, 40505, robin.ghant@fayette.kyschools.us

Languages

  • Spanish, Native or Bilingual
  • English, Native or Bilingual
  • French, Limited Working
  • Portuguese, Limited Working

Timeline

Assistant Principal, 6th grade administrator

Fayette County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Principal/Academy Principal

Jefferson County Public Schools
09.2022 - 06.2024

Spanish Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
07.2020 - 09.2022

IB Spanish Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
08.2013 - 07.2020

Attendance Clerk and Bilingual Para educator

Fayette County Public Schools
08.2012 - 01.2013

Senior Office Assistant

Eastern Kentucky University
08.2010 - 01.2013

Organizer, Director and Coach

Lexington International Soccer League
03.2009 - 12.2012

Head Coach U-12, U-16 and U-19

Jessamine Youth Soccer Association
02.2008 - 08.2010

Customer Service and repair technician

Value City Furniture
01.2006 - 10.2007

Specialist in Education degree - Educational Administration

Eastern Kentucky University

Master's - Educational Leadership and Policies Studies

University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor - Spanish Teaching All grades

Eastern Kentucky University

Associate in Arts -

Bluegrass Community And Technical College