Leah Treadway
Knoxville
Summary
Instructional leader and literacy specialist with over 10 years of K-5 experience as a classroom teacher and ELA and math interventionist, complemented by 4 years as an instructional and academic coach. Expertise in curriculum design, data-driven instruction, coaching cycles, RTI coordination, PLC facilitation, and targeted interventions such as Reading Recovery. Currently advancing professional development through enrollment in the Loudon County Schools Aspiring Administrator Academy and serving as a state-wide facilitator for the Tennessee Department of Education's Early Grades Math Trainer program. Actively pursuing opportunities in administrative, supervisory, or curriculum and instruction leadership roles to contribute to educational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Loudon County Schools
07.2025 - Current
- Lead school and district-level professional development, PLCs, and coaching cycles aligned to standards and school goals
- Model and co-teach lessons; conduct observations and provide targeted feedback to improve instructional fidelity
- Analyze student work and assessment data with teams to identify intervention needs and instructional next steps
- Support grade-level planning and data conversations to strengthen instructional practices
- Serve as state-wide facilitator for Tennessee Department of Education Early Grades Math Trainer (EGMT) program
- Participate in Aspiring Administrator Academy to build leadership capacity
Academic Coach | Reading Recovery Teacher & Interventionist | First & Second Grade Teacher
Anderson County Schools
08.2017 - 06.2025
- Facilitated PLCs, led monthly professional development, and delivered coaching cycles to improve instructional fidelity and student outcomes
- Chaired Literacy Committee; served as RTI Chair and Data Representative—monitored interventions, fidelity checks, and led data meetings to drive decision-making
- Coached teachers through lesson planning, formative assessment design, and differentiation to meet diverse learners' needs
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Developed individualized learning plans to enhance student academic performance.
- Supported school STEAM designation work and served on interview teams to recruit strong instructional staff
- Maintained Reading Recovery practice with ongoing professional development and served students in targeted literacy intervention
Second Grade & Kindergarten Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Designed standards-aligned, differentiated lessons and coordinated positive behavior supports
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to track student progress and address individual needs.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Assisted in developing and implementing PBIS strategies to support positive student behavior. Collaborated with RTI team to identify and address student needs effectively. Participated in meetings to share insights and contribute to team goals.
- Coached extracurricular teams (running club, cheer)
- Facilitated after-school homework assistance sessions for students.
- Implemented formative assessment cycles and family communication strategies to increase student engagement and growth
First Grade & Kindergarten Teacher
Knox County Schools
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Served as mentor teacher for student teachers and contributed to leadership and advisory committees
- Kindergarten grade level representative
- Weekly PLCs and grade level meetings
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early literacy and numeracy skills.
Student Teacher (First Grade)
East Tennessee State University
08.2012 - 12.2012
Education
Master of Science - SPED Interventionist K–6
Trevecca Nazarene University
01-2022
Reading Recovery Certification
Georgia State University
01-2020
M.S. - Educational Leadership
Carson-Newman University
01-2019
B.S. - Early Childhood Education (Pre–K–3)
East Tennessee State University
01-2012
Skills
- Professional development and teacher coaching
- RTI coordination and implementation
- Data analysis and progress monitoring
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Curriculum alignment and instructional design
- Teacher observation and feedback
- Family engagement and communication
- Professional learning community (PLC) facilitation
- Formative assessment and feedback delivery
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
- Classroom data analytics and assessment platforms
- Collaboration and communication
- Active listening and interpersonal skills
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Certification
- Tennessee Professional Licensure (467) — Early Childhood Education (Pre–K–3)
- ILL Administrative License
- Reading Recovery Certification
- SPED K–8 Interventionist Endorsement
- Early Grades Math Trainer (EGMT) — Tennessee Department of Education
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Loudon County Schools
07.2025 - Current
Academic Coach | Reading Recovery Teacher & Interventionist | First & Second Grade Teacher
Anderson County Schools
08.2017 - 06.2025
Second Grade & Kindergarten Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
First Grade & Kindergarten Teacher
Knox County Schools
01.2013 - 05.2015
Student Teacher (First Grade)
East Tennessee State University
08.2012 - 12.2012
Reading Recovery Certification
Georgia State University
M.S. - Educational Leadership
Carson-Newman University
B.S. - Early Childhood Education (Pre–K–3)
East Tennessee State University
Master of Science - SPED Interventionist K–6
Trevecca Nazarene University
Professional Development
- Aspiring Administrator Academy (Loudon County Schools) - In progress
- Early Grades Math Trainer (EGMT) certification - Tennessee Department of Education
- Reading Recovery continuing contact & training
- Cognitive Coaching Training
- Early Reading Training: Course 1&2
- Early Grades Math Training: Course 1&2
- Southeastern Reading Recovery Conference
- Literacy Association of TN Conference
- PLC At Work Conference
- TSIN (Tennessee STEM Initiative Network) to support STEAM desgination process
- LIN (Literacy Implementation Network)
- ELN Trainings (Early Literacy Network)
- Teach ALL: Supporting productive math discourse, addressing individual student needs, early reading training advanced modules, and introduction to ELA Standards Guides (K-2) and (3-5)
Volunteer Service
- Kids Ministry Serve Team – Special Needs Classroom | City Hills Church
- Freedom Conference Prayer Team | City Hills Church
- Serve Team - Prayer Partner and Baptism Team | City Hills Church
- Cross County and Girls on the Run Sponsor