Leigh Yarbrough

E-Mail leigyar@mail.regent.edu

Seeking a position as an elementary teacher to use my various life experiences, exceptional education,
and passion for teaching, to help elementary students reach their full potentials both academically and
socially.

Education

Regent University August 2017 – Current

Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies, pre-K – 6 (Anticipated May 2019)
• GPA: 3.98
• President of Local Chapter: Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society In Education

Tidewater Community College August 2016 – May 2017

Associates of Social Sciences
• Dean’s List, President’s Honor Roll, Honors Cum Laude

Experience

Chesapeake Public Schools

Student Teacher - Great Bridge Primary School 1st Grade January 2019 – Curent
• Expectations of all previous accomplishments through student teaching.
• Specified focus on differentiation, remediation and hands-on learning.

Virginia Beach Public Schools

Substitute Teacher December 2017 – Current
Student Teacher - Woodstock Elementary School 5th Grade January 2019 – March 2019
• Assuming all teaching responsibilities including; planning lessons and units, modeling and upholding behavioral
expectations, collaborating with resource and grade level teachers, instructing whole group and small group, and
assessing student achievement and collecting data to drive instruction.
• Creating and utilizing grade level resources for specific SOL’s and content. To include: Promethean Board,
Schoology, Chromebooks, Go Formative and other technology driven devices and websites.

Practicum 90 hours – Woodstock Elementary School January 2017 – December 2018

• Observed and communicated with classroom teacher and specialists
• Taught mini lessons in language arts, math, Virginia studies, and social skills
• Worked with students one-on-one and in small groups

Dr. Melvin E. Cruser III, A Division of Atlantic Dental Care August 2004 – August 2016
Lead Dental Assistant
• Assisting the dentist in four-handed chair side dentistry procedures while maintain daily schedules to ensure efficient
workflow and tasks of sterilizing and disinfecting dental equipment to maintain acceptable standards while
checking patients in and out of the office
• Responsible for providing general instructions to patients regarding oral hygiene, diet and post-operative care
• Taking digital x-rays, performing required laboratory procedures, take inventory, stock all supplies, instruments and
medications and order said items

Skills

• Creative Lesson Planning Ÿ First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified

• Classroom Management Ÿ CANT Certified
• Schoology and Clever Experience Ÿ STEDI Certified
• Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel Ÿ Project Learning Tree Certified
• Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets Ÿ Dyslexia Awareness Certified