Leann Vinson

851 Magnolia Ridge Drive, Mandeville, Louisiana 70448

(504)338-9435
Leannlvinson@gmail.com
Education

06/12 – 05/13 Master of Arts in Teaching

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Elementary Education Grades 1-5, Concentration in Sociology
GPA: 4.00/4.00
08/08 – 05/12 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Grades Education
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Elementary Education Grades 1-5, Minor in Sociology
GPA: 3.95/4.00, Summa Cum Laude
Certifications
06/23 Louisiana State Content Leader
03/23 – 03/28 Louisiana State Teacher Certification – Grades 1-5, LEVEL 3 656049
05/17 – 05/23 Louisiana State Teacher Certification – Grades 1-5, LEVEL 2 570271
06/13 – 05/17 Louisiana State Teacher Certification – Grades 1-5, LEVEL 1 530253

Experience
08/17 – present Third Grade Teacher
Pontchartrain Elementary School – St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
Mandeville, Louisiana
• Math Grade Level Team Leader
• Developed math assessments used across the grade level
• Created rigorous lessons to include higher order thinking, inquiry, and fun
• Facilitated small group intervention lessons based on student data
• Formulated assessment and data collection to drive instruction
• Teacher of the Year 2019 – 2020
06/16 – 07/20 Lead Teacher, Curriculum Developer
Louisiana State University – Pre College Summer Programs
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Created curriculum based summer programs to promote student
engagement
• Developed an online based summer program and taught the program
virtually
• Integrated technology and hands-on activities in lessons
• Fostered a positive learning environment for students in grades K-8
08/14 – 05/17 Fifth and Sixth Grade Math and ELA Teacher
St. Philip Neri School – Archdiocese of New Orleans
Metairie, Louisiana
• Developed lessons based on students’ interest and abilities
• Encouraged social interaction and participation in a positive learning
environment
• Utilized different models of teaching to enhance the learning of middle
school students
• Incorporated technology daily to maintain interest and engagement

08/13 – 05/14 Fifth Grade Math Teacher

Chateau Estates Elementary School– Jefferson Parish School System
Kenner, Louisiana
• Planned student-driven lessons based on Common Core State Standards
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Extracurricular Activities

10/22 – present Secretary of Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics

01/21 – 02/22 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference Volunteer

Committee

01/18 – 05/23 Girls on the Run Site Liaison/Head Coach, Pontchartrain Elementary School

10/18 – 10/22 Elementary Vice President of Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics

02/15 – 05/17 Spelling Bee Coordinator, St. Philip Neri School

01/15 – 05/17 Girls on the Run Site Liaison/Head Coach, St. Philip Neri School

08/15 – 10/16 Cross Country Head Coach, St. Philip Neri School

01/14 – 05/14 Girls on the Run Site Liaison/Head Coach, Chateau Estates Elementary School

Skills
• Strong verbal communication and teaching skills
• Excellent multi-tasker
• Works extremely well in group or individual settings
• Enjoys presenting new concepts to other colleagues
• Creates rigorous assessments for grade level team based on standards
• Experienced using data collection to drive instruction
• Hardworking, motivated, creative, and goal oriented
• Patient and passionate about serving others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Social Media, Google Classroom, IXL, Moby Max, iReady, mClass
Dibels 8th Edition, Zearn, Reflex Math, and FRAX
• Experienced utilizing various classroom data-driven gaming programs such as Kahoot, Quizizz,Blooket,
Baamboozle, Quizlet Live, Prodigy, and many more

References

Sommer Anderson-Picou, Tom Benson School Principal

(318)560-9930
sapicou@yahoo.com

Christen Timmins, Past President of Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics

(985) 801-9318
Christen.Timmins@stpsb.org