Leslie Goodwin
Hermitage
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL Teacher
Dodson Elementary School
Hermitage
08.2023 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans for English language learners.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance language skills.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to support diverse student needs.
- Assessed student progress using standardized testing and observations.
- Developed individualized education plans for students requiring additional support.
- Organized cultural awareness activities to promote inclusivity in the classroom.
- Communicated with parents about student progress and classroom initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
Kindergarten Teacher
Dodson Elementary School
Hermitage
08.2017 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's social and emotional development.
- Adapted instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Organized educational activities that promoted teamwork and cooperation among children.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
Reading Recovery Teacher
Cockrill Elementary
Nashville
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Designed individualized reading plans for struggling students.
- Conducted one-on-one reading sessions to enhance student skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate reading strategies in classrooms.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation tools.
- Provided professional development workshops for staff on literacy techniques.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and strategies.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to tailor instruction effectively.
- Created a positive learning environment that fostered engagement and enthusiasm for reading among all students.
- Implemented evidence-based literacy instruction for at-risk students in grades K-2.
- Facilitated small group activities designed to improve comprehension skills.
- Assessed student progress regularly and modified instructional strategies accordingly.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and inform decisions about intervention strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-1993
English-as-a-Second-Language PreK-12
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN05-2014
Reading Recovery Certification - Reading Recovery
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2015
Timeline
ELL Teacher
Dodson Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Dodson Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
Reading Recovery Teacher
Cockrill Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tennessee Technological University
English-as-a-Second-Language PreK-12
Lipscomb University
Reading Recovery Certification - Reading Recovery
Georgia State University