CURRICULUM VITAE

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Professional
Summary

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Candidate and entrepreneurial educational leader with 15+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum-strategy development, and founding innovative learning models. Expert in applying research-based practices to improve student outcomes and instructional delivery. Developed and copyrighted a proprietary phonics strategy for struggling readers. Proven ability to lead academic programs and integrate digital learning methodologies. Seeking a faculty position to contribute expertise in educational leadership, pedagogical theory, and practical instructional technology.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.)

Spalding University, Louisville, KY

Expected Graduation Date: 12-2027

Focus: Educational Leadership and Instructional Innovation

Master Degree

Master of Education in Digital Learning and Leading (M.Ed.)

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

2019

Focus: Asynchronous Course Design, Digital Pedagogies, and Educational Technologies

Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

University of Phoenix

2014

Associate Degrees

Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration

Purdue University Global

2022

Associate of Arts in Elementary Education

University of Phoenix

2011

Academic Expertise and Interest

Instructional Design & Asynchronous Learning Environments
Pedagogical Strategies for Neurodiversity and Differentiated Learning
Educational Leadership & Curriculum Framework Development
Literacy Acquisition and Phonetics Instruction

Academic & Instructional Experience

Community Instruction & Leadership

Higher Education Adjacent

Professional Evaluations

Presentations

General

Press

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School

2026-Present

Middle School English Language Arts Instructor

Deliver rigorous curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade literature and grammar, emphasizing critical analysis and academic writing.
Serve as an active member of the Curriculum Committee for the Lake Charles Catholic Diocesan School District, contributing to instructional alignment and standards mapping.
Foster student engagement and academic mentorship as Beta Club Co-Sponsor.

De Beau Microschool, LLC

2015-2026

Founder and Director of Academics Emeritus

Architected and implemented a fully functional asynchronous online learning model prior to pandemic disruptions, ensuring continuous academic progression and student retention.
Designed individualized instructional pathways that accommodated diverse learning paces, executive functioning differences, and specialized educational needs.
Directed faculty oversight, professional development, and institutional assessment strategies across K-12 levels.

Beauregard Parish School Board

2009 - 2014

Contract & Instructional Specialist

Delivered core and remedial instruction across diverse student cohorts (Grades 1–8), encompassing inclusion classrooms, resource settings, and large-scale instructional environments. -
Implemented differentiated learning strategies and individualized educational interventions to accommodate varying cognitive paces and specialized learning needs.

Diane's Piano Studio

2016 - 2019; 2021

Instructor & Curriculum Facilitator

Designed individualized piano curriculum and lesson plans tailored to students' varying developmental stages and cognitive speeds.
Evaluated student progression, maintained performance records, and managed studio operations.

DeQuincy United Methodist Church

2007-2016

Music Director & Program Coordinator

Curated weekly musical programs and synchronized thematic selections to align with weekly public speaking events and services.
Directed choral groups and conceptualized large-scale community-facing cultural programs.

Higher-Education-Adjacent Instruction & Leadership

Developed and copyrighted a proprietary phonics and literacy instructional strategy (The Umlaut Approach, 2020) grounded in systematic decoding methodologies.

Praxis Series

Praxis I

National Evaluation Series (NES)

Elementary Education I & II.

What is De Beau Microschool

DeQuincy Rotary Club

December 8, 2021

Irlen Syndrome Explained

DeRidder Lions Club

April 28, 2021

Leger to be guest speaker at Rotary Club Wednesday, Dec. 8. (2021, December 1). The DeQuincy News, p. 1.

Leger, P. R. (2021, May 19). Irlen Syndrome explained to DeRidder Lions Club. The DeQuincy News, p. 2.