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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.

Evaluations Completed

Praxis I

National Evaluation Series (NES) 

Elementary Education I

National Evaluation Series (NES)

Elementary Education II

Degrees

Doctoral Degree

Spalding University

Expected Graduation Date: 12-2027

Doctor of Education in Leadership

Master Degree

Lamar University                      

2019

Master of Education in Digital Learning and Leading

Bachelor Degree

University of Phoenix

2014

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

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Associate Degree

Purdue University Global

2022

Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration

University of Phoenix

2011

Associate of Arts in Elementary Education

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Copyright Obtained

The Umlaut Approach Towards Phonics Instruction

©2020

Professional

Development

Grandin, D. T. (2021, June). Educating All Kinds Of Minds. Webinar.
 

Create a learning environment to accommodate those who think        differently. Distinguish between voluntary behaviors and involuntary behaviors. Identify ways of intervention for those newly diagnosed. Review methods to assist the older child and adult to form social relationships.


Irlen Syndrome Screener Certification (2021, February).
 
Learned to recognize and screen individuals for Irlen Syndrome.  
 

Presentations

What is De Beau Microschool

DeQuincy Rotary Club

December 8, 2021

Irlen Syndrome Explained

DeRidder Lions Club

April 28, 2021

General 

Press

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.

De Beau Microschool, LLC

2015-Present

Founder and Director of Academics

  • Manage: Staff and students

  • Oversee: Academic progress of all students

  • Maintain: Student records

  • Created: Asynchronous online education prior to Covid-19 shut down that is accessed daily by students 

  • Promoted: Students continued learning through pandemic and progressed to the next grade level

  • Teach: Kindergarten to sixth Grade

  • Facilitate: Seventh to twelfth Grade

  • Employ: Four teachers or teacher aides

Diane's Piano Studio

​2016 - 2019; 2021 

Teacher to Beginner Piano Students

  • Taught: Beginning piano students

  • Collected: Tuition and deposited funds

  • Recorded: Student progress

  • Assigned: Practice materials for the week

DeQuincy United Methodist Church

2007-2016

Choir Director

  • Selected: Music weekly to align with sermon

  • Directed: Music portion of the service each week

  • Designed and Executed: Special programs throughout the year

Beauregard Parish School Board

​2009 - 2014

Guest Instructor: Long-term Substitute

  • South Beauregard Upper Elementary, Longville, La

    • Long Term Substitute Fourth Grade Math Teacher

    • Covered: Maternity leave

    • Taught: Over 100 students, including inclusion students

    • Administered: Individual standardized test

  • South Beauregard Elementary, Longville, La

    • Long Term Substitute Resource/Special Education Teacher​

    • ​Covered: Medical leave​

    • Taught: Small groups

    • Taught: First grade through Fifth grade

  • South Beauregard Elementary, Longville, La

    • Long Term Substitute Vocal Music Teacher​

    • Covered: Medical leave

    • Taught: Over 700 students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade

    • Created and Executed: Grandparent's Day Program and Veteran's Day Program

 

 

 

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Experience​
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