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Leslie Harwell

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Summary

Knowledgeable middle school teacher specializing in team leadership and strategic planning. Desiring to contribute to school and student success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle Grades Teacher

West Hoke Middle School
08.2016 - Current
  • Taught Virtually and Face-to-Face
  • Counseled and motivated students
  • Spearheaded introduction of new PBIS program
  • Advanced student growth and performance by analyzing and utilizing student data
  • Provided high-quality, engaging, and cross curricular instruction for students
  • Orchestrated bi-weekly behavior and academic celebrations
  • Promoted positive interactions between students and staff
  • Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
  • Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
  • Social Studies 2 years, Science 3 years, ELA 2 years

Middle Grades Social Studies Teacher

Sandy Grove Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2016
  • Performed as Grade Level Chair
  • Facilitated weekly Professional Learning Communities for grade level and department
  • Headed and enhanced school-wide PBIS program
  • Advanced student growth and performance by analyzing and utilizing student data
  • Developed 35 beginning teachers on positive classroom management in district workshop
  • Provided high-quality, engaging, and cross curricular instruction for students
  • Spearheaded school’s first Living Museum
  • Promoted positive interactions between students and staff
  • Supervised and maintained PBIS and Grade Level Budgets, order and purchased supplies
  • Orchestrated PBIS celebrations every 9 weeks
  • Delegated responsibilities for efficiency
  • 40 hours per week, Supervisor; Principal Tommy Jacobs, (910) 875-3559

Middle Grades Social Studies Teacher

West Hoke Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2013
  • Developed and implemented engaging instruction and activities.
  • Administered assessments, tracked and analyzed data to improve student performance.
  • Conducted group and one-on-one history, literacy, and writing instruction.
  • Fostered excellent rapport with students and staff.
  • Promoted a classroom environment conducive to high-level learning.
  • Conducted comprehensive student and parent conferences.
  • 40 hours per week, Supervisor; Principal Mary Mcleod #910-875-3411

Supervisor

TV and Radio Station
11.2009 - 10.2010
  • Constructed Microsoft Excel task worksheet streamlining organization and accountability of personnel
  • Created and maintained shared Microsoft Office Calendar improving planning and time allotment
  • Generated, organized and maintained shared Microsoft Office Calendar improving planning and time allotment
  • Generated, organized, maintained, and reviewed personnel records, including pay documents, for 5 personnel
  • Prepared organizational charts, wrote official correspondence and maintained reports
  • Planned and conducted weekly training for the department
  • Provided leadership, instruction, and supervision of 7 personnel
  • Implemented new system security that led to increased protection for station equipment and personnel
  • 40-60 hours per week, Supervisor; SSG Paul Monroe #+491622973699

Supervisor

Public Affairs Department
11.2007 - 11.2009
  • Developed and edited magazines and articles for soldiers and families
  • Composed video broadcast segments for dissemination on News affiliates
  • Secured safe battlefield transportation for media embeds
  • Created and submitted comprehensive and timely reports to supervisor
  • Worked under pressure, multi-tasked, and met tight deadlines
  • Managed resource allocation and supply budgets
  • Conducted high quality training for groups up to 25 employees
  • Enforced 100% of company policies and procedures
  • 40-60 hours per week, Supervisor; SSG Mark Albright #512-949-9417

Optical Fabrication Specialist

Reynolds Army Hospital
03.2003 - 11.2007
  • Generated company administrative training portfolios for all employees
  • Recorded and filed employee benefit, salary and annual evaluation information
  • Provided clerical support for associate staff
  • Fabricated Optical Spectacles
  • Increased one day turnaround from 90% to 98% of all orders of spectacles
  • Supervised and evaluated two employees
  • Prepared written communication, answered telephones, directed calls and prepared weekly bulletins
  • 40-60 hours per week, Supervisor; Tony Townes #580-558-2800

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
10-2010

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Middle Grades Education
  • Virtual Teaching
  • Student Centered
  • Classroom Management
  • Collaboration
  • Instructional strategies
  • Special education
  • Project-based learning
  • Literacy development
  • Lesson planning expertise
  • Literacy skills

Timeline

Middle Grades Teacher

West Hoke Middle School
08.2016 - Current

Middle Grades Social Studies Teacher

Sandy Grove Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2016

Middle Grades Social Studies Teacher

West Hoke Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2013

Supervisor

TV and Radio Station
11.2009 - 10.2010

Supervisor

Public Affairs Department
11.2007 - 11.2009

Optical Fabrication Specialist

Reynolds Army Hospital
03.2003 - 11.2007

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Capella University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Thomas Edison State University

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