Leigh Allen

Email: ad26zq@r.postjobfree.com Statesville NC Phone: 704-***-****

Summary:

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.

Also, highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Skills:

• Behavior Modeling

• Structured

• Dependability

• Activity Planning

• Lesson Development

• Punctual

• Child Development

• Fast Learner

• Enthusiastic

• Organized

Experience:

Iredell-Statesville Schools I Statesville, NC Lead Teacher 10/2023-1/2024

• Supervised children throughout the day, both in classroom and outside

• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff

• Participated in workshops, trainings, and conferences to improve educational skills

• Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to student and parents

• Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences

West Iredell Recreation Inc I Statesville, NC Front Gate Attendant 6/2021-6/2023

• Inspected bags and other items upon entry to ensure compliance with security protocols

• Notified management of any suspicious behavior observed among visitors and personnel

• Maintained an orderly work environment by organizing materials, cleaning surfaces and emptying wastebaskets

• Verified identifications of patrons when necessary according to established guidelines

• Provided customer service assistance by responding to inquiries and resolving problems quickly and efficiently

• Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors, and customers

• Greeted customers, answered questions and provided information about the facility

• Performed cashiering duties such as selling tickets, processing payments, providing change and issuing receipts

Monticello Weekday Preschool I Statesville, NC Lead teacher 01/2005-05/2023

• Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children

• Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors

• Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children’s physical, emotional and social well-being

• Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes, and letters

• Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems

• Met with parents and guardians to discuss student’s progress and areas requiring improvement

• Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues and any other concerns they may have had about their child’s well-being

Education and Training:

West Iredell High School I Statesville, NC

High School Diploma June 1986

Mitchell Community College I Statesvile NC

Major: Elementary Education

• Early Childcare Credentials

Other Certifications and Trainings:

• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

• ITS-SIDS training

• Emergency Preparedness Response

Referneces:

• Available upon request

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