Leyla Chenevey

3312 Greystone Dr., Loganville, GA 30052

404.680.1550
leylachenevey@gmail.com

Professional Profile
I am a dedicated, creative, practical and innovative educator who strives to encourage students to reach their full potential in
a safe and nurturing environment. I am also supportive of administration and colleagues in assisting each childs intellectual
growth by creating an environment of respect and open communication. I can be characterized as an excellent
communicator with students and parents and encourage socialization, imagination and critical thinking by motivating
students and presenting science as an exciting part of life.

Objective
Obtaining a teaching position that utilizes my passion for
science to create an enriching and positive learning
environment for students by implementing various teaching
strategies and coordinating interdisciplinary units with other
teachers in the general education and/or special education
setting.

Education and Certification

Doctor of Chiropractic
, Life University, Marietta, GA,
2008
M. Ed. in Science Education
, Georgia State University,
Atlanta, GA, 2001
B.S. in Biology
, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA,
1999
Undergraduate Studies
, Agnes Scott College, Decatur,
GA, 1993 1994
High School Diploma Achieved
, Stone Mountain High
School, Stone Mountain, GA, 1993

Teaching Certification History

Exceptional Child Course: Yes
Certificate Type: SRT Broadfield Science (6-12)
Certificate First Issued: 10/19/2001
Praxis I was completed and passed on 02/28/2000
Science portion was completed and passed on 01/20/2001
Computer Competency: 12/09/2004

Selected Skills and Accomplishments Associated with

Education
Classroom Presentation
facilitated learning in the College Prep, IR, and
Co-taught setting
established an efficient classroom behavior protocol
collaborated with the chemistry department
concerning unit lesson plans
Used differentiated instruction and both formative
and summative assessments to evaluate student
work.
Modified curriculum based on the various needs of
the students
Implemented peer teaching to promote active
learning and reinforce individual learning
Utilized many student-centered learning techniques,
including demonstrations, manipulatives, and
discovery labs
Created activities that show the relationship between
chemistry concepts and everyday life to engage and
motivate students
Incorporated literacy strategies into most lessons to
encourage literacy skills in the high school classroom
Tutored students before, during, and after school
Student/ Parent Relations
Encouraged parent involvement through consistent
written and verbal communication
Maintained a class website and email in which
parents were able to view assignments and
communicate with me openly.

Experience in Education

References

Chemistry - IRR Educator

July 2014 - Current
Gwinnett County Public School System
Central Gwinnett High School

Jason West
Director of Programming
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
2020 Clean Water Drive
Buford, GA 30519
Email:

Walter.West@gwinnettcounty.com
Phone: 770.904.3542

Education Specialist
March 2014 - July 2014
Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center
Biology and Environmental Science Educator
August 2001-May 2004
Henry County Board of Education
Stockbridge High School, Stockbridge, GA

Additional Experience
Chiropractor,
March 2008 May 2014

DeAnne Varitek
,
Assistant Principal, Special Education
Central Gwinnett High School
564 W Crogan St,
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Email: deanne_varitek@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Phone:
770-338-4863
Donna Stimpson
Science Department Chair and Chemistry Curriculum Lead
Central Gwinnett High School
564 W Crogan St,
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Email: donna_stimpson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Phone:
770-963-8041
Elizabeth Kenny
Educator
47 Ferris Drive
Queensbury, NY 12804
Email: txkenny@yahoo.com
Phone: 518.223.0730