Leslie Vandiford

North Carolina . leslievandiford@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as Elementary Educator in the elementary grades K-6 that will allow me to showcase my content knowledge along with skills in classroom management, instruction, and assessment. EDUCATION East Carolina University, Greenville May 2014 North Carolina Teaching License, Elementary Education, Grades K-6 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount Bachelor of Arts, History TEACHING EXPERIENCE Wintergreen Primary School, Student Teacher Intern, Grade 2, Greenville, NC Creating original lesson plans and units in accordance with the NC Common Core Standards for grade 2. Implement 21st century skills using effective instructional strategies. Adapting proven classroom management ideas and theories in accordance with school board policies to have a safe and positive classroom. Using real world experiences/connections to lessons and providing global awareness through diversity. Incorporating students working in collaborative groups in the classroom. Arthur Christian Church, Bible Study Teacher, Grade 3-6, Bell Arthur, NC Creating lesson plans for bible study dealing with the Old and New Testament Bible. Implementing Christian values and beliefs through a positive environment. Providing a safe community focused on diversity and character through learning East Carolina University, Student Intern, Elementary & Middle Grades, Pitt County,NC Created lessons plans for various grades and subjects aligned with NC Standard Course of Study, and then aligning with the adopted Common Core Standards. Implementing running records, teach reading strategies, guided reading to enhance literacy in the classroom. Duplin County Schools, After School Assistant, Grade K-6, Calypso, NC Used time to focus on student work and learning by assisting with homework. Tutored students in the afterschool program. Created activities that promotes growth of students through learning, development, and character. CERTIFICATION/TRAINING Effective Substitute Teaching (2010) Johnston Community College, NC BSAC Training Certification (2011) Martin/Pitt/Beaufort Partnership, NC Read 3D Training (2014) Pitt County Schools, NC May 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE Afterschool Care: Duplin County Schools, NC November 2010-March 2011 Accounting: Trade-Wilco Hess-Greenville, NC January 2007-May 2010 Receptionist: North Carolina Wesleyan College-Rocky Mount, NC January 2004-December 2006 Retail/Merchandising: Advance Auto Parts-Farmville, NC June 2000-July 2003