Leslie Matheny
Cuyahoga Falls, OH *4221
Education: University of Akron
B.S. Early Childhood Education, 2005
GPA 3.98
University of Akron
Masters Early Childhood - focus on literacy, 2011
GPA 4.0
Endorsements: Reading PreK – 12
5-year professional license exp 2016
University of Akron
Associates – Liberal Arts, 1985
Current position:
Kindergarten teacher at Miss Gina's Preschool – kindergarten endorsed through ODJFS
Location: Cuyahoga Falls, OH 330-***-****
Duties: This is our third year of offering kindergarten. Preparation and delivery of teacher created curriculum in accordance to state standards. I tutor for our center over the summer.
I am currently hosting six service learners from the University of Akron. These students are mentored in reading and language arts and then guided while assisting in the classroom.
I completed the Ohio Resident Mentoring program in 2010/2011 with Denise Cerino, Summit County Educational Service Center, Summit County, Ohio.
Past teaching and professional experiences:
- Preschool and kindergarten enrichment positions for the Akron Area YMCA - Riverfront branch /
and YMCA run Bethany Daycare Center 2003 – 2008
- Small Group Instructor for Cuyahoga Falls City Schools 2007-2008 – Richardson Elementary
- Educational Aid for Akron Public – Betty Jane location 2006
- Miss Gina’s Preschool, 1999- 2003
Past employment
- The Newsgroup, 2007-2009
Merchandising magazines at Giant Eagle, B.J.’s Warehouse Club, Discount Drug Mart
- Tallmadge Lutheran Church, 1992 – 1995
Church secretary / office manager
- Matco Tools, 1984 – 1992
Secretary for the Purchasing Department, file clerk
- Cascade Holiday Inn, 1982 - 1983
Front desk clerk
- Sea World – Auroa, 1981
Capt’n Kids World attendant