Michael Roy Leffew Jr.
Poway
Summary
Professional educator with extensive knowledge in scientific disciplines and strong commitment to fostering collaborative learning environment. Adept at designing engaging curriculum, utilizing innovative teaching methods, and adapting to diverse student needs. Known for driving academic success and building positive relationships with both students and colleagues. Ability to inspire curiosity and critical thinking in students while ensuring alignment with educational standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Team Lead
Literacy First Charter Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Responsible for curriculum assistance and maintaining classroom behaviors on a daily basis.
- Report directly to the department chairs & assistant principals
- Enhance student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content amongst peers to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions
- Developed engaging science curricula aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Science Teacher
Literacy First Charter Schools
06.2021 - Current
- Responsible for curriculum assistance and maintaining classroom behaviors on a daily basis.
- Report directly to the department chairs & assistant principals
- Enhance student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content amongst peers to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions
Biology Teacher
Del Norte High School
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Responsible for curriculum assistance and maintaining classroom behaviors on a daily basis.
- Report directly to the department chairs & assistant principals
- Enhance student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content amongst peers to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions
Substitute Teacher
O’Farrell Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Responsible for running lesson plans and maintaining classroom behaviors on a daily basis.
Director of Goalkeeping
Barça Academy
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Responsible for creating and maintaining the organization’s monitoring of goalkeepers and their training regiments.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly program requirements and researched effective methods to implement club-wide improvements. Reported to region director to implement changes throughout club.
- Implemented tracking of overall performances and tracking worksheets for positions
- Devised record keeping template that monitored monthly, quarterly, and yearly guidelines for entire region
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs
- Responsible for increase of 10% in sign-ups and generating an extra $48,000 yearly
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2011 - 08.2019
- Lead a team of technicians in the pharmacy daily workflow from prescription drop-off, production, customer service, to prescription pickup
- In charge of troubleshooting, billing, and insurance issues
- Optimized the process of inventory management to ensure smooth business operations
- Utilized daily and weekly reports to ensure effective approach towards customer service and ultimately maximizing local revenue
- Actively involved in Rite Aid’s flu clinics which yielded approximately $80,000 profits per flu season
- Train new employees to reach efficient level in the usage of Rite Aid’s software
Education
Bachelor’s of Science -
San Diego Christian College
06-2019
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Life Science
San Diego Christian College
Master’s of Education - undefined
San Diego Christian College
06-2024
Skills
- Strong classroom management skills
- Ability for creative lesson planning and curriculum development
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
7th Grade Team Lead
Literacy First Charter Schools
08.2025 - Current
Science Teacher
Literacy First Charter Schools
06.2021 - Current
Biology Teacher
Del Norte High School
03.2021 - 07.2021
Substitute Teacher
O’Farrell Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Director of Goalkeeping
Barça Academy
12.2018 - 02.2020
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2011 - 08.2019
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Life Science
San Diego Christian College
Master’s of Education - undefined
San Diego Christian College
Bachelor’s of Science -
San Diego Christian College