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Leslie Calvert

Leslie Calvert

Sunnyvale

Summary

Highly-motivated and adaptable teacher with a proven track record at Millikin Basics+ Elementary School, excelling in leadership and student engagement. Effective in monitoring and leveraging student data to create dynamic lesson plans. Spearheaded many trips and events, significantly enhancing school fundraising. Skilled in technology integration and fostering inclusive classrooms, demonstrating a commitment to academic and social development. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

1st Grade Teacher

Millikin Basics+ Elementary School
Santa Clara
08.2015 - Current
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
  • Identified early signs of learning disabilities and advocated for students to get additional supports and individualized educational plans (IEPs).
  • Served as leadership LLI team lead for first grade over four years.
  • Served as school's science lead for district meetings over three years.
  • Facilitated the organization of our district's inaugural STEAM Expo and led an engineering design station.
  • Coordinated logistics and execution of our last 2 Walkathon events, resulting in fundraising contributions exceeding $180,000.
  • Organized field trips to reinforce curricular content in an experiential manner.
  • Guided and supported student team development through effective coaching strategies as an after-school 5th-grade volleyball coach.

5th Grade Teacher

Scott Lane Elementary School
Santa Clara
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
  • Inspired students to want to build vocabulary and strategy with a lunch Scrabble club for fifth graders.
  • Incorporated technology into the classroom environment for educational purposes.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
  • Incorporated GLAD learning strategies and lessons to help ELL students access and engage with academic content.

Education

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
01.2013

BA - Design, Media Arts, Film, Television, and Digital Media

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2011

High School Diploma -

Santa Clara High School
Santa Clara, CA
01.2007

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Team Collaboration
  • Student assessment
  • Academic record keeping
  • Data analysis
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Engaging lesson planning
  • Multimedia instruction
  • Technology integration
  • Event coordination
  • Inclusion practices
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Relationship building
  • Positive reinforcement

Awards

  • Dean's Honors List, UCLA
  • UCLA Regents Scholarship, Received multiple scholarships prior to and during undergrad work.
  • President's Volunteer Service Award, For raising a guide dog puppy for the blind in 2007.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

1st Grade Teacher

Millikin Basics+ Elementary School
08.2015 - Current

5th Grade Teacher

Scott Lane Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

San Jose State University

BA - Design, Media Arts, Film, Television, and Digital Media

University of California, Los Angeles

High School Diploma -

Santa Clara High School

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