Leah Emery is an early childhood educator seeking a teaching position. She holds a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Early Childhood Education from Cleveland State University. She has over 3 years of experience teaching preschool through 6th grade, including student teaching at James A. Garfield Elementary. Emery also has experience tutoring privately and working in a university child care program. She holds Ohio teaching licenses in Early Childhood Education and a Reading Endorsement.

1. LEAH R. EMERY
21045 Southbend Circle, Apt. 4 │Rocky River, OH 44116│leahemery@aol.com│(440) 346-7455
EDUCATION:
 Master’s Degree, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, August, 2012 – December, 2014
o Major: Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Education
 Initial teacher licensure, state of Ohio: #21083562
o Early Childhood Education (Pre-K through 3rd
)
o Reading Endorsement (K – 12) – #059902
o Generalist Endorsement (4th
/5th
), in progress
 BA, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, June 2012
o Major: Human Development and Family Sciences, Early Childhood Development and Education
o Minor: Music
CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS:
 4-yr. Resident Educator License, State of Ohio: #21083562
o Reading Endorsement K – 12: #059902
 Outstanding Student Teacher Award, Cleveland State University: December, 2014
o Nominated by mentor teacher and supervisor, completed student teaching in the top 10% of the class
 Graduated Cum Laude, The Ohio State University: June, 2012
o Minimum 3.5 overall grade point average (GPA) throughout time at the University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
 Cleveland State University Student Teaching, Fall 2014
o James A. Garfield Elementary, 3800 W. 140th
, Cleveland, OH, 44111
o 3rd
grade general education
o Interacted closely with mentor teacher and other educators to plan and implement age, development, and
socially-appropriate lessons and activities for a diverse group of students
o Took over half-day classroom responsibilities for approximately five (5) weeks of the semester
o Took over full classroom responsibilities for approximately eight (8) weeks of the semester
 Cleveland State University Practicum, Spring 2014
o James A. Garfield Elementary, 3800 W. 140th
, Cleveland, OH, 44111
o Pre-kindergarten general education
o Maintain informal contact with parents or guardians at drop-off time; discuss child’s progress, strengths,
and areas for improvement
o Planned and implemented a variety of appropriate activities for 14 pre-kindergarteners
o Took over full classroom responsibilities for approximately two (2) weeks of the semester
 Private tutor, August, 2013 – May, 2014
o 6th
grade boy, Rocky River, OH – all subjects
 Individualized assistance in a library setting after school three (3) days a week
o 4th
grade girl, Rocky River, OH – all subjects
 Individualized assistance in a home setting after school four (4) days a week
 The Ohio State University Child Care Program, 2011 – 2012
o Teaching aide, preschool classroom - Assist lead and assistant teachers in planning and implementing
activities that would stimulate the children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth in a
group setting
o Interacting closely with the children in both one-on-one settings as well as in small or large group settings
o Ensuring that transition times run smoothly
RESEARCH:
 Masters Research, Advocacy Research Project – Spring, 2014
o Effects of involvement in music programs on students in grades K – 12
 Reading Endorsement Research, Action Research Project – Spring, 2015
o Potential Impact of Sight Word Acquisition on Reading Fluency for a Kindergarten Student

2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
 A.L.I.C.E. Training – January, 2014
 Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – January, 2014
 PNC Grow Up Great Professional Development Event – February, 2014
o Playhouse Square, Downtown Cleveland
o In cooperation with The Cleveland Orchestra, Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art,
Sesame Workshop, National Head Start Association, The Fred Rogers Company
 Public School Works Training – May, 2015
References available upon request