Leslie L. Gerth
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Leslie Gerth's Resume
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To enrich student learning with technology and promote life-long learning as I build on my students' strengths, interests, and diverse backgrounds.
EDUCATION
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Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Master of Arts:  Educational Technology, 2013


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Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts:  Elementary Education and English Language Arts, 2003

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Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts:  Business French and English Linguistics, 1990

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
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  • Michigan Professional Education Certificate, Elementary K-5
  • Language Arts (BX) Endorsement
  • Educational Technology (NP) Endorsement
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Elementary School Teacher, Second and Third Grade, August 2006 - Present
North Ohio Elementary School, Gaylord Community Schools, Gaylord, Michigan

Substitute Teacher, Kindergarten - Twelfth Grade, May 2003 - June 2006
Gaylord Community Schools, Gaylord, Michigan

Student Teacher (Intern), Second Grade, January 2003 - May 2003
North Ohio Elementary School, Gaylord Community Schools, Gaylord, Michigan

TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS
  • Perform all teaching responsibilities, including parent and staff communication, behavior management, and parent/teacher conferences
  • Plan and teach all subject areas in accordance with Common Core Curriculum Standards
  • Differentiate instruction by setting individual learning goals for each student
  • Compile and interpret data from a variety of sources to drive individualized instruction
  • Work with Child Study Teams to plan and implement behavior modification plans as part of Response to Intervention process
  • Work with colleagues to align curriculum and assessments with Common Core Curriculum Standards

PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
  • Serve on school MiBLSI (Michigan's Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative) committee
  • School Improvement Team member
  • Delta Math Team Leader - attended training, coordinated, and led school-wide computerized math testing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Data Director training, 2012
  • Power Teacher training, 2011
  • Delta Math training, 2011
  • MACUL Conference, 2010
  • DIBELS training, 2008
  • DRA training, 2008

TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in:
  • Building and maintaining classroom websites and blogs
  • Microsoft Office, Power Teacher
  • Online Course Management and Learning Management Systems
  • Web 2.0 Tools, Jing, Audacity
  • Apple/PC computers
  • Google Drive
  • For examples of my work with technology, please visit my Technology Showcase.

References and letters of recommendation available upon request.

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