Leslie Elizabeth Stalder

469-563-5463 lesliehumphries10@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a teaching position at the Elementary level. To eventually serve as
a Reading Specialist or Literacy Coach.
EDUCATION, HONORS AND CERTIFICATIONS
December 2014

Texas Womans University

Denton, TX
M.Ed Reading Education (Focus Area: ESL)
Golden Key International Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Alpha Upsilon Alpha Honor Society
International Literacy Association

May 2012

Texas Womans University

Denton, TX
Bachelor of Science
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies (EC-6 ESL)
Cum Laude
Kappa Delta Phi International Honor Society for
Educators
Deans List
EC-6 Generalist
Approved to take ESL examination
Approved to take Reading Specialist examination

Certifications:

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Spring 2013
Basketball Coach

PSA Plano
Plano, TX
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8 Grade Girls Dream
Team
Coached and managed a diverse group of 8th grade girls from various
locations across the metroplex.
Focused on preparing them for high school basketball beginning with
the fundamentals.
Focused on mentally preparing them by building their self-confidence,
working on individual weaknesses while building on their strengths.

Tutoring:
Pre K 5th grade
TX
2012-present
1 Adult student
Current: Pre-K ESL (Reading), 2nd grade (Reading), and 5th grade
(Reading/Math)
Developed Assessment profiles for each student which included
interview/interest surveys, reading and writing assessments (ex.
Observation Survey, QRI-5, PAST, Words their Way etc.), assessment
report and learning goals for the student and teacher.

Scored and analyzed student assessments looking for patterns across

the assessments given.
Designed and implemented lessons (backed by current research)
based on the patterns, strengths and needs found. All lessons
connected to the TEKS.
Lessons were video taped (with parents permission) allowing me to
further analyze and reflect upon my teaching and student learning.
Modifications, changes and improvements were made based on the
individual needs of the student and personal reflection on instruction.

Student Teaching:
Reuben Johnson
McKinney, TX
Spring 2012
Elementary
2nd Grade Inclusion
McKinney ISD
Developed and implemented units and daily lessons in all subject
areas; creating short and long term lesson plans.
Developed and implemented lesson plans in all subjects for ESL
students in a general education/ESL classroom.
Implemented one on one and group tutoring sessions before and after
school.
Collaboratively worked with other teachers and professionals to plan
effective units and lessons.
Communicated with parents concerning education strategies and
progress.
Attended and participated in parent conferences and IEP meetings with
approval from the principal and parent(s).
Attended and participated in professional development days.
Developed classroom management skills.
May 2012 - June 2014 Metro Auto Auction Dallas
Lewisville, TX
Shop Admin, PSI clerk, Collections
Assisted in the rapid growth of a brand new company (from 300 cars in
one weekly sale to over 1500 cars in two weekly sales)
Developed a sound and efficient system for Post Sale Inspections.
Demonstrated leadership and flexibility by taking on various roles
during my employment based on the needs of the company.
Trained and cross-trained new and current employees for various
positions.
Collaborated with management and employees to enhance growth,
success, efficiency and customer service.
EARLY FIELD EXPERIENCE
Student Observation:
Kindergarten

Reuben Johnson
Elementary
McKinney ISD

McKinney, TX

Completed 75+ hours of observation in a kindergarten inclusion

classroom.

Team Teaching:
Lee Elementary
Denton, TX
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4 grade
Denton ISD
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Team-taught a 4 grade classroom once a week for six weeks
(Subject: History Content: Texas Indians).
Collaborated as a team to develop and implement 6 lessons plans
related to the TEKS.
Student Observation:
Kindergarten

McKamy Elementary
Carrollton, TX
Carrollton/Farmers Branch
ISD
Completed 30+ hours of observation in a kindergarten ESL/General
Education classroom

Afterschool Tutoring:
Hodge Elementary
Denton, TX
Kindergarten
Denton ISD
Tutored a kindergarten reading student once a week for six weeks.
Assessed student needs and developed lessons based on assessment.
OTHER EDUCATION RELATED EXPERIENCE
McKinney Lions Club Volunteer sports for children with disabilities
Sunday School Teacher Early Childhood - 2nd grade
Bible Study Leader - ages 5-8
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society for Educators
Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE), student member
Phi Kappa Phi
American Library Association (ALA)
International Literacy Association (ILA)
Alpha Upsilon Alpha Honor Society
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Hardware: Windows and Mac (PC and laptops), iPads, iPhones, Android,
Tablets, Graphing Calculators, Scanners, Cameras
Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Linux, IBM
Productivity Software:
o Word processing (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works, Apple Works,
Adobe)
o Spreadsheets (Excel, Numbers)
o Presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, Smart Board, Animoto,
Publisher)

o Web 2.0 (PbWorks, Weebly, Prezi, Glogster, You Tube, Wordle,

Cacoo, SlideShare, Animoto, Google Docs, Wiki, Pinterest, Video
Streaming, Podcasts)
o Graphics/Drawing/Paint and Video Production (Word Drawing, Photo
Editor, PhotoShop, iPhoto, iMovie)
o Communication tools and Blogging Platforms (Blackboard, WIMBA,
Collaborate, Discussion Boards, E-mail, Instant Message/Chat,
Blogs, Wordpress)
o Web Page Development Tools (Dream Weaver)
References Available upon request