Lyndy LeVan
Harrisburg
Summary
Dedicated Middle School Teacher with a proven track record at Susquenita School District, enhancing student creativity and understanding through innovative lesson planning and technology integration. Excelled in building student rapport and implementing IEPs, evidenced by leading roles in student support teams and achieving significant professional growth. A certified Apple Learning Coach, I embody a positive mentorship model, fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Susquenita School District
12.2007 - Current
- Created daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Kept classroom environment consistent, learning focused, and safe by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
- Established positive rapport with students and parents
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- served as 6th grade team leader
- co-advised Student Council for grades 6-8
- served as a member of Discipline Committee to establish consistent consequences for a tiered level of behaviors
- served as a member of Student Assistance Team to help students with mental health and substance abuse difficulties
- served as Innovation Coach to assist teachers in creating engaging lessons, assignments, and projects that incorporate technology and use real-world skills
Middle School Math Teacher
Steelton-Highspire School District
08.2004 - 12.2007
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Instructed students of varying skill levels of mathematics.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Assessed assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for all
- Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- co-advised MathCounts Club for students with a special interest in math
- served as a member of the Student Assistance Team to assist students with mental health and substance abuse difficulties in the school
Education
M.Ed - Teaching And Curriculum
Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg Campus
Middletown, PA12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lycoming College
Williamsport05-2003
Skills
- Certified Apple Learning Coach
- Lesson planning expertise
- Hands-on learning
- Proficient in IEP implementation
- Positive role model and mentor
- Student support and rapport building
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Susquenita School District
12.2007 - Current
Middle School Math Teacher
Steelton-Highspire School District
08.2004 - 12.2007
M.Ed - Teaching And Curriculum
Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lycoming College
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