Shari A. Leppanen

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O’Fallon, MO 63368

636-***-****

Experience:

Warren County School District (Rebecca Boone Elementary School)

**** –Present

Kindergarten Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Facilitate learning by piquing students’ curiosity so they take charge of learning and seek out answers on their own.

Bring learning to the level of all students.

Create/run a student centered classroom.

Recipient of LEAP award

Professional Learning Community Team Leader

Department Chair

Wrote a reading program for struggling readers. Program has been successfully piloted. Program implemented into Warren County curriculum since 2014/2015. Working on program being published.

Mentor for new teachers.

ELA Curriculum writer.

R.B.E. Teacher of Year nomination 2018/2019

Missouri Regional Teacher of Year nomination by a former student’s parent 2018/2019

R.B.E. Teacher of Year 2022/2023

Professor-Pathways for Paras

2023- Present

SPE 497 Practicum: K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education – Spring 2023

SPE 550 Career/Vocational Education and Transition – Spring 2023

LTC 420 Direct Instruction of Reading & Language Arts – Summer 2023

LTC 421 Direct Instruction of Reading & Language Arts Lab – Summer 2023

Missouri Teach.org

2023-Present

On line advisor for individuals wanting to become a teacher

Fort Zumwalt School District (Twin Chimney Elementary School)

2007- 2011

Paraprofessional

Work on Special Education Team providing I.E.P. students additional support.

YMCA

2006-2011

Site Director, Before and After Care program

Responsible for day to day care of 40-60 school aged students.

Daily lesson planning.

Provide special enhancements for I.E.P. students.

Supervise 4-6 group leaders.

Meet state licensing requirements.

The Kettle Korn Kompany, LLC

1996 - Present

Owner

Responsible for day to day functions of a wholesale/manufacturing business.

Territory sales regional and national.

Stocking/restocking/rotating product on customer shelves.

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DePaul Health Center

1992 - 1996

Continuing Medical Education Coordinator

Organize educational classes.

Teach C.P.R./First Aid and guest relation classes.

Establish, monitor and coordinate training programs.

New Employee Orientation.

Design communication flyers, newsletters, lesson plans, slide shows.

Human Resource Coordinator

Recruit, screen, and hire new employees.

Junior Achievement

1990 - 1992

Business Basic Manager

Organize educational programs.

Manage/train classroom consultants.

Maintain communication with school principals and teachers.

Worldwide Insurance Group

1984 - 1990

Employee Activity Coordinator

Organize employee activities:

Company picnics, blood drives, C.P.R. classes, United Way Campaigns.

Employee recognitions.

Education:

Lindenwood University

Bachelor of Arts, Communications

3.8 G.P.A.

Jones International University

Master of Education

Early Childhood B - 3

General Education K - 6

Special Education K - 12

4.0 G.P.A.

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