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Leza Hillis

Greenwood

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Perry Township Schools, enhancing student performance through data-driven instruction and collaborative learning. Proven success in mentoring peers and implementing research-based strategies, fostering a positive classroom culture. Skilled in developing IEPs and establishing strong relationships with families to support student growth and achievement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mentor Teacher

Perry Township Schools
09.2023 - Current
  • Strengthened student performance through consistent feedback, assessment, and targeted support.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and best practices for increased effectiveness across the school.


First Grade Teacher

Perry Township Schools
07.2018 - Current
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.

Behavior Support Teacher

Perry Township Schools
07.2012 - 05.2018
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips to enhance students'' educational experience outside of the classroom.
  • Cultivated a positive learning environment by maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Improved classroom management by establishing clear expectations, setting boundaries, and consistently enforcing rules.
  • Implemented research-based instructional strategies to maximize learning outcomes for all students in the classroom.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education

Ball State University
05-2012

Skills

  • Collaborative learning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Research implementation
  • Peer coaching

Accomplishments

Humanitarion of the Year 2016

Certification


  • Core Vocabulary with Emergent/Context Communicators - 2015
  • Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol - 2018
  • Orton Gillingham Training - 2021
  • Science of Reading, Marion University - 2023
  • LETRS Training Part 1- 2024


Timeline

Mentor Teacher

Perry Township Schools
09.2023 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Perry Township Schools
07.2018 - Current

Behavior Support Teacher

Perry Township Schools
07.2012 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education

Ball State University

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