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Leah Worthington

Summary

Experienced educator with a specialization in early childhood and inclusive education. Known for building strong relationships, differentiated instruction, and fostering safe, engaging learning environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Support Room Teacher

Red Deer Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents through open communication.
  • Provided a safe, supportive space for students to regulate as needed.
  • Modeled and provided access to a variety of regulation techniques for students from K–8.
  • Collaborated with teachers and students to promote classroom success.
  • Served on school committees (Field Day, 7 Strengths); coordinated school patrol team (30+ students).

Learning Assistance Teacher

Red Deer Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2023
  • Assisted classroom teachers (Prekindergarten to Grade 8) with adaptations and modifications to meet individual needs.
  • Led development of Individual Support Plans and Behaviour Support Plans.
  • Coordinated access to external services (OT, PT, SLP, Psychology) and facilitated implementation of recommendations.
  • Completed Level B assessments to support students with additional learning needs.
  • Coordinated and attended case conferences for students with complex needs.
  • Implemented small group and individual interventions for students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Classroom Teacher

Red Deer Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2019
  • Taught Grades 2 and 3, sharing the classroom and Learning Assistance Teacher position
  • Implemented a wide variety of instructional strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress.
  • Established clear expectations, creating a respectful and productive learning environment.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment through encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Researched and developed 7 Strengths as a member of the character education committee.

Strategies Program Teacher

Red Deer Public Schools
10.2008 - 06.2010
  • Delivered lessons to meet student needs in a congregated half-day program for students with learning disabilities, focusing on literacy and numeracy intervention and strategies.

Classroom Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
08.1998 - 06.2008
  • Taught Grade 1, 2, 3 and combined Grade 2/3 classes, with focus on inquiry-based learning and "big ideas".
  • Planned and team taught with same grade colleagues.
  • Mentored student teachers from University of Calgary.
  • Participated in Teacher Exchange to Australia in 2006.
  • Served on school committees for Math Fair, Art Walk, Technology.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education

University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
04-1998

Skills

  • Instructional: Differentiated Instruction, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Small Group Interventions
  • Interpersonal: Relationship Building, Patience, Team Collaboration, Communication

Recent Professional Development

  • Self-Regulation
  • The Neurosequential Model
  • Executive Functions and Skills
  • Truth and Reconciliation
  • Science of Reading
  • Trauma informed teaching practices
  • Teaching with Poverty in Mind


Timeline

Student Support Room Teacher

Red Deer Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Red Deer Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2019

Learning Assistance Teacher

Red Deer Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2023

Strategies Program Teacher

Red Deer Public Schools
10.2008 - 06.2010

Classroom Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
08.1998 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education

University of Calgary

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