Leslie Kiehn
Castle Rock
Summary
Experienced Lead Teacher recognized for embracing classroom challenges with dynamic solutions. Polished in tailoring lesson plans, designing instructional aids, and planning and implementing activities to enhance learning capabilities. Spirited and energetic educator possessing outstanding instructional and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher - Kindergarten
Leman Academy of Excellence
Parker
08.2019 - Current
- Organized weekly meetings with our grade team to discuss planning, curriculum, and assessments
- Helped implement and support new literacy curriculum
- Maintained an excellent relationship with parents/guardians and co-workers
- Maintained up-to-date records of student progress and development
Teacher - Kindergarten
Leman Academy of Excellence
Parker
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Instrumental in opening the school and creating lessons that fit the school's classical education philosophies
- Demonstrated knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in lesson planning and unit design
- Committed to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration
- Engaged in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data
Teacher - Junior Kindergarten
Parker Core Knowledge
Parker
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
- Updated student performance trackers and rely on data to make decisions
- Maintained records of students' progress and development
- Attended and actively participated in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings and PD sessions
Teacher - Kindergarten and First Grade
Coyote Creek Elementary
Highlands Ranch
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Created and implemented lessons which fostered to the school’s Leader In Me principles such as “Beginning With the End in Mind”, and “Being Proactive”
- Created a safe learning environment for all students
- Provided a range of instructional, management and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
- Collaborated with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
Teacher - Kindergarten
Cumberland Mills Elementary
Fayetteville
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Lesson planned and worked collaboratively with grade level team
- Provided differentiated instruction to reach all learners
- Integrated technology into daily lessons
- Promoted parent-teacher communication
Education
Licensure-only Program - Elementary Education
Fayetteville State University
05.2008
Bachelor’s Degree - Exercise Science
Washington State University
05.2003
Skills
- Mentoring and coaching
- Department leadership
- Differentiated instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Flexible and adaptive
- Parent and student communication
Timeline
Lead Teacher - Kindergarten
Leman Academy of Excellence
08.2019 - Current
Teacher - Kindergarten
Leman Academy of Excellence
08.2016 - 08.2019
Teacher - Junior Kindergarten
Parker Core Knowledge
08.2014 - 08.2016
Teacher - Kindergarten and First Grade
Coyote Creek Elementary
08.2011 - 08.2014
Teacher - Kindergarten
Cumberland Mills Elementary
08.2009 - 08.2011
Licensure-only Program - Elementary Education
Fayetteville State University
Bachelor’s Degree - Exercise Science
Washington State University