Leah M.

Rogers
97 Kilsyth Rd. Apt. 1
Brighton, MA 02135
978-235-6596 | Leahmrog@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
M.A.T. in Elementary Education, GPA: 3.97

Jul 2015

Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

B.A. in Psychology, Magna cum laude

May 2014

Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

Aug 2010 May 2011

MASSACHUSETTS LICENSURE
Grade 1-6 with SEI Teacher Endorsement
Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

Grade 5 Teacher L.D. Batchelder School, North Reading, MA
Sep 2015 Jun 2016
Planned and taught ELA to 4 sections of 5th grade.
Co-taught ELA and Social Studies to homeroom section with teacher of moderate special needs.
Gained extensive experience in providing modifications and accommodations.
Consulted with Pathways Program teachers to include students with severe special needs.
Collaborated with 5th grade team in weekly planning meetings.
Initiated voluntary lunch book clubs with 32 students.
Completed report cards and led parent-teacher conferences.
Long Term Substitute Burr Elementary School, Newton, MA
Substituted full time in a 5th grade classroom.
Planned and adapted curriculum across all grade level academic areas.

Jun 2015

Student Teacher Burr Elementary School, Newton, MA

Sep 2014 May 2015
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Planned and adapted curriculum across all academic areas in a 5 grade classroom.
Designed and implemented differentiated instruction for a diverse classroom of learners, including
English Language Learners and students with special needs.
Planned and adapted math curriculum from the Everyday Math Program.
Planned and adapted ELA curriculum, including guided reading and Lucy Calkins Writing Program.
Administered Benchmark Assessment System to assess reading levels.
Planned and adapted social emotional curriculum, including morning meetings according to
Responsive Classroom and Steps to Respect bullying prevention curriculum.
Special Education Student Teacher Kennedy-Longfellow ESY Program, Cambridge, MA Jul 2015
Assisted in a Kindergarten classroom of 8 students for Extended School Year Services.
Led small group activities focusing on students IEP goals and working to maintain academic skills.
Special Education Student Teacher Burr Elementary School, Newton, MA
May Jun 2015
Assisted in K-5 Learning Center.
Led small group instruction focused on students IEP goals.
Designed and modified curriculum, instruction, and classroom environments for students with
moderate disabilities.

Summer Reading Instructor Plympton Elementary School, Waltham, MA

Jun Jul 2014
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Administered intensive small group reading intervention to rising 3 graders.
Created guided reading and phonics activities to strengthen and improve reading skills.
Used running records to assess student progress.
Pre-Practicum Fitzgerald Elementary School, Waltham, MA
Observed and assisted weekly in a 3rd grade self-contained ELL classroom.
Planned and led guided reading groups at appropriate reading levels.
Art Teacher College Academy Summer Camp, Maynard, MA
Planned and co-taught art class for children grades 4 through 8.

Jan May 2014

Jul 2012 Jul 2013

Volunteer Waltham Group, Brandeis University

Jan 2012 May 2014
Provided weekly after school homework assistance and activities for elementary school students living
in Prospect Hill Housing in Waltham (Waltham Kids Club).
Provided weekly afterschool programming for Stanley Elementary School children in Waltham
(Junior Brandeis Achievers).

OTHER EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Research Assistant Child and Adolescent Research on Development Lab
Sep 2013 May 2014
Assisted with data collection for research on the impact of motivation in elementary art classrooms.
Attended weekly lab meetings at Brandeis University.
Childcare Provider
Certified through Care.com.
Provide childcare for various families, childrens ages ranging from 1 to 13.

Jan 2005 present

Instructor Metro West Pitchers and Catchers Clinic, Acton, MA

Provided free pitching instruction to girls ages 8 to 16 at a weekly clinic.

Jun 2008 Aug 2010

Coach Acton-Boxborough Youth Softball

Planned and led weekly practices and games for U10 and U12 teams.

Sep 2008 May 2010

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Brandeis University Newspaper, The Justice Copy Editor

Bucknell University Newspaper, The Bucknellian Opinions Writer

Aug 2011 May 2012

Aug 2010 May 2011

AWARDS AND HONORS

Brandeis University Public Educator Scholarship

Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, Brandeis University

Jun 2014
Apr 2013