Leslie M o r a n
SECONDARY EDUCATOR
moran.la1906@gmail.com (269)-xxx-xxxx https://mrs-moran.weebly.com Michigan
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
Enthusiastic, dedicated, and mature educator with an instinctive ability to understand the multifaceted
adolescent and individually motivate them to strive for levels of academic and social achievements they
may not have thought possible.
CERTIFICATION EDUCATION
State of Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate BA- Social Studies, Secondary Education
#PV0000000976114 Western Michigan University / 2017
- Grades 6-12
- Social Studies (BX) Cert- International Studies
- English (BA) Kalamazoo Valley Community College / 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Eau Claire Public Schools
Teacher / Social Studies and English / 2018-1019
● Develop and implement standards-based unit plans for three sections of Freshman English with a
majority of at risk students with disparate reading levels ranging from first grade to college-level.
● Develop and implement standards-based lessons for two sections of Junior Civics and Economics.
● Member of the English Department committee tasked with developing standards-based curriculum with
proficiency scales based on department identified Power Standards.
● Transition students towards district goals for standards-based grading.
● Member of the “Beaver Pride” staff committee tasked with implementing a student behavior rubric and
reward system to work towards improving student behavior and achievement levels.
EduStaff
Substitute Teacher / Allegan and Kalamazoo Counties / 2017-1018
● Create a welcoming and safe learning environment for students
● Execute provided lesson plans in a variety of environments and situations
● Promote student engagement
● Maintain an academically productive learning environment
● Provide detailed reports of the daily events
Portage Central High School
Intern Teacher / Portage Public Schools / September - December 2017
● Plan, prepare, and implement inclusive Modern American History lessons, and assessments for
freshmen students with a wide range of academic abilities and motivation.
● Develop and facilitate classroom learning using new district 1:1 technology.
● Develop and implement new scaffolded classroom procedures to develop student academic and
personal responsibility.
● Collaborate with school guidance counselors, special education coordinators, and ASL translators to
optimize student learning via both differentiation and required accommodations.
Leslie M o r a n
SECONDARY EDUCATOR
moran.la1906@gmail.com (269)-xxx-xxxx https://mrs-moran.weebly.com Michigan
TEACHING EXPERIENCE continued
Western Michigan University
Instructor / English Department / September - December 2015
● Collaborate with other ENGL 1000 instructors and department supervisor to develop projects and
assessment for specific skills emphasized in course syllabus requirements.
● Develop engaging, student focused, and skill-based lessons to build specific writing processes
● Support students during their transition from high school to college by establishing of supportive in-class
learning environment and flexible office hours.
● Collaborate with department supervisor and individual students to implement intervention measures
for struggling students.
Parchment Middle School
Pre-Intern Teacher / Parchment School District / September - December 2015
● Observe and assist with instruction of seventh grade Social Studies and English classes.
● Design and implement engaging and developmentally appropriate English Language Arts lessons.
● Engage students in daily learning during whole class, small group, and one-on-one settings
Plainwell High School
Pre-Intern Teacher / Plainwell Community Schools / May - June 2015
● Develop meaningful connections with students in a very short time frame.
● Create engaging Civil War lessons focused on the lives of soldiers and the battle of Gettysburg.
● Plan formative and summative assessment to monitor student learning needs.
● Maintain daily student engagement in learning activities through final weeks of school year.
Otsego Middle School
Media Center Paraprofessional / Otsego Public Schools / November 2008 - June 2013
● Responsible for daily management of media center technology, records, and supplies.
● Collaborate with media center specialist to prepare for class research projects. Support media specialist
and teachers throughout the implementation of projects.
● Created a before school computer-gaming club. Established rules, procedures and a record keeping
system to track fluid “membership” and monitor computer usage.
● Collaborate with media specialist to create and build “boyz zone” and “girlz zones” reading collections.
Developed additional cataloging procedures to accommodate the growth of the collection.
● Collaborate with students, principal, and English department teachers to create and co-lead an after
school creative writers club.
● Participated in “Capturing Kids’ Hearts” training.
● Only non-certified, volunteer member of staff Student Intervention Committee
Leslie M o r a n
SECONDARY EDUCATOR
moran.la1906@gmail.com (269)-xxx-xxxx https://mrs-moran.weebly.com Michigan
Additional EXPERIENCE
American Youth Soccer Organization
Regional Registrar / Plainwell, Otsego, and Martin, Michigan / 2009-2012
● Organize and advertise bi-annual registration, parent meetings, volunteer recruitment, and training events in
collaboration with regional board.
● Bring region’s player and volunteer record keeping up to date in the AYSO national database.
● Establish policies and procedures for localized player and volunteer record keeping requirements.
● Coordinate with regional commissioner, regional treasurer, coach administrator, referee administrator, and field
maintenance supervisor to order and distribute uniforms and regional equipment. Maintain accurate records of all
orders and distribution/use of supplies.
Coach, Assistant Coach / Plainwell, Otsego, and Martin, Michigan / 2009-2012
● Boys, girls, and co-ed teams from U-6 to U-16
● Collaborate with co-coach to facilitate positive player attitudes toward the game, develop player teamwork,
and ensure safe and positive practices environments
● Communicate in a timely manner with parents regarding player problems and achievements, game day
information,and important regional events.
● Convey parent/player needs to Regional Board representatives and assist in the facilitation of conflict
resolution.
Monarch Health
Manager of Policy and Education / Otsego, Michigan / June 2018 - August 2018
● Records management.
● Analyze day-to-day use of athenaNet services to identify underutilized resources.
● Establish and implement revised policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
● Provide staff training to ensure efficient use of athenaNet resources and implementation of revised policies and
procedures.
● Produce role-specific “Policies, Procedures, and Training Material” manuals.
EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS PERSONAL STRENGTHS PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
* Writing Club * Organized * Developing connections with
* Book Club * Studious students
* open-minded to other after * Self-motivated * Differentiating instruction
school club activities that * Objective * Innovative lesson designs
may be presented * Creative * Establishing individual learning
* Homework help / Tutoring * Flexible goals
* Assistant coaching * Reliable * Inquiry-based learning
* Meticulous * Incorporating technology into
* Problem-solving learning activities and
* Collaboration assignments
