Objective

To create a highly engaging, student-centered classroom where all learners have equal
access to a rigorous education, preparing them for the demands of an ever-changing future.

Experience
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER; MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANCHESTER CENTER, VERMONT 2008-PRESENT

Created and implemented curriculum and assessments aligned with the Common Core State
Standards

Participated in monthly grade-level data team meetings to improve student achievement

Led a teacher inservice on writing workshop

Appointed grade level team leader for 2014-2015 school year

FOURTH GRADE TEACHER; MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANCHESTER CENTER, VERMONT 2007-2008

Collaborated with two fourth grade teachers to plan and implement district curriculum in all subject
areas

Brought guided reading strategies to fourth grade

Planned a unit on Abenaki Native Americans, including a field trip and a culminating Abenaki Village
for parents and community members

HEAD START PRESCHOOL TEACHER; MARY BABCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SWANTON, VERMONT 2006-2007

Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons and units for students ages three to
four

Followed Work Sampling benchmarks and guidelines to assess development and knowledge

Conducted monthly home visits with families to encourage and support all areas of development

Collaborated closely with other teachers and paraprofessionals to plan lessons and discuss student
progress

Education
University of New England; Biddeford, Maine; 2012-2014
Amber Leslie alhleslie@gmail.com

Master of Science in Education, Literacy K-12

Courses included Teacher as Leader, Differentiation Theory & Strategies, Motivational Theory &
Class Management, Supporting Literacy Development for All Learners, Literacy Assessments as
Teaching Tools, Study Skills & Content Literacy Instruction for All, Connecting Reading with Writing
for Success, Meeting Student Literacy Challenges, Action Research, and Portfolio

Developed an Action Research plan to explore the use of word study in kindergarten

Champlain College; Burlington, Vermont; 2002-2006

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Completed 1,000+ hours of student teaching in a variety of settings kindergarten through fifth grade

Certifications

Level II Vermont Teaching License- Elementary Education Endorsement

Level II Vermont Teaching License- Early Childhood Education Endorsement

Highly Qualified

Leadership

Grade Level Team Leader

Literacy Team

Playground Committee

Teacher Interview Team

District Literacy Curriculum Team

New Teacher Mentor

Supervising Teacher- Upper Valley Educators Institute

Personal Interests

Reading

Traveling

Hiking

Geocaching

Cooking
Camping *References upon request