Whitney A. Leuzarder
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator seeking an early elementary teaching position to inspire young learners, support their foundational development, and create a nurturing, engaging classroom environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (Interrelated Resource)
Vickery Mill Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Co-Teacher in K-2
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
Georgia Pre-K Teacher
Sweet Apple Elementary School
07.2016 - 05.2023
- Lead Teacher for both Inclusion and General Education setting classrooms
- Team Lead for Pre-K and PSE classrooms in the building
- Jumpstart Morning Teacher for Orton-Gillingham Phonics
- PBIS Grade Level Representative
- Curriculum Review Committee
- Teacher of the Year Finalist 2021-2022
- Learning Architect for Standards Mastery Framework
- District PLC Lead for the 2022-2023 school year
- Teacher of the Year Finalist 2022-2023
Georgia Pre-K Teacher
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Lead Teacher in an Inclusion classroom
- Developed and implemented lessons to support and challenge typical students and students with special needs
- Worked successfully in a co-taught setting providing differentiation in a Title I school
Georgia Pre-K Teacher
La Petite Academy
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Lead Teacher in a Georgia Pre-K classroom
- Planned and implemented lessons aligned with the Georgia Early Learning Standards
- During summers, worked with elementary-aged students as a summer camp teacher
- Helped to plan summer activities for various age groups
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2011
Skills
- Learning strategies
- Motivating students
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavior modifications
- Social skills development
- IEP implementation
- Data collection
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- T-4 Early Childhood Education (ECE) P-5
- Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)
- Reading Specialist K-12
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (Interrelated Resource)
Vickery Mill Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Georgia Pre-K Teacher
Sweet Apple Elementary School
07.2016 - 05.2023
Georgia Pre-K Teacher
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
07.2015 - 07.2016
Georgia Pre-K Teacher
La Petite Academy
08.2012 - 05.2015
- T-4 Early Childhood Education (ECE) P-5
- Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)
- Reading Specialist K-12
- Reading Endorsement
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
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