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Casey Leach

Goodyear

Summary

Dynamic educator and administrative intern with extensive experience at Avondale Elementary School District, specializing in IEP development and instructional coaching. Proven ability to enhance teaching strategies and foster collaborative learning environments. Skilled in data analysis and professional development, driving student success through tailored interventions and strong family engagement. Committed to empowering educators and students alike.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Mentor Teacher

Avondale Elementary School District
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Trained paraprofessionals to work with students with exceptional needs
  • Provided professional development to staff in regards to differentiation, scaffolding, and possible ESS identification
  • Worked with grade level teams to support student success
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.

Instructional Coach

Avondale Elementary School District
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies with the leadership team.
  • Led announced and unannounced formal evaluations using the NIET Rubric followed with post-conference meetings.
  • Completed ongoing informal classroom walk-throughs with immediate professional feedback
  • Coordinated small group intervention and literacy program


Reading Interventionist

Avondale Elementary School District
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
  • Worked closely with a reading consultant and coordinated professional development.
  • Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
  • Planned small group project based learning as the gifted lead teacher

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Avondale Elementary School District
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, fostering student growth and improvement through constructive criticism.
  • Hosted spelling bee
  • Grade level lead teacher
  • Hosted PLC meetings

Education

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2025

Master of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04-2020

Skills

  • Collaborative learning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Research implementation
  • Peer coaching
  • Professional development
  • Family and community resources
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Classroom management
  • Decision-making
  • IEP compliance

Accomplishments

West Valley Teacher of the Year 2024

Certification

Elementary Education

Special Education

SEI Endorsed

Educational Administration

Timeline

Special Education Mentor Teacher

Avondale Elementary School District
10.2023 - Current

Instructional Coach

Avondale Elementary School District
07.2023 - 10.2023

Reading Interventionist

Avondale Elementary School District
07.2021 - 05.2023

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Avondale Elementary School District
07.2020 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education

Grand Canyon University

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