Tamie Leahy

English, English Teacher
SANTA ROSA, UNITED STATES

Member since: Apr 09, 2010

Last active on: Jun 03, 2010 at 02:57 PM (EST)

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About Tamie Leahy

Dedicated, experienced educator. Over 10 years teaching & substituting experience in alternative and urban schools. Team player; familiar w/ CA Curriculum Standards for secondary grades. Believe strongly in educational equality & would be happy to teach in an under-served area. "Positive Teaching" is my logo!

Teaching Preferences

Online Teaching

One-on-One at $20-30 per hour

Group Teaching at $10-20 per hour

In Person Teaching

One-on-One at $20-30 per hour

Group Teaching at $10-20 per hour

Offers free trial classes

Teaches following Subjects/Exams
English (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
English (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Teaching Experience

Substitute Teacher k - 12 and adult

Santa Rosa City School District, United States

Nov 2006 - Apr 2010

Academic English, sheltered English


Requested by students and teachers as a substitute. They feel safe and positive with me; I work almost every day in the district.

Sales Associate Women's Fragrances

Macy's federated Dept Store, United States

Sep 2000 - Aug 2008

Customer Service and Education re, finding right scent self or gift.

Teacher, Alternative School

Orange County Dept. of Education; Horizon High School, United States

Apr 1987 - May 1994

English, History, Basic Math, Social Studies

Student Teacher

Pittsburgh Unified School District, Scheneley High School, United States

Jan 1982 - Apr 1982

Creative Writing, Academic English 10 and 11

Professional Experience
Enrollment consultant, summer reading program
Institute of Reading Development, California, United States
Apr 2009 - Jul 2009

Temporary job with training in diagnosing clients' and /or their children's reading and study skills strengths and weaknesses, in areas of letter recognition, phonics, vocabulary, reading speed/ smoothness, comprehension, and enjoyment of reading various kinds of texts. Then, I chose the appropriate summer reading class for them and completed enrollments, payments and scheduling.

Sales Associate , Women's Fine Fragrances
Macy's/ Federated Dept. Stores, California, United States
Oct 2000 - Aug 2008

Customer Service and Sales with an emphasis on finding the appropriate fragrances for customers, for themselves or to give as gifts. Included inventory, stock and display tasks, cash-register operation, credit account sales, etc. Big emphasis on educating clients on the ingredients and types of fragrances, i.e., Oriental, Fresh, Floral, Green, etc.

Education

CTEL Prep 60 hour Class

Sonoma State University, California, United States

Jan 2009 - Jun 2009


4.0 GPA

87 Master's level credits in Counseling Psychology and Education

National University, California, United States

Jul 1988 - Jun 1991


3.8 GPA

B.A. Secondary Ed English Communications

University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Jun 1978 - May 1982


Magna Cum Laude B.A. degree with Minor in Women's Studies
3.78 GPA

Professional Exams & Certifications

CTEL (CA Teachers of English Learners)

Pearson Education, Inc., United States

Year Of Passing: 2009


Good Scores: 3.6 out of 4.0 average

Cross-cultural Lang. and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate

California, United States

Year Of Passing: 2009

Clear Credential English

California, United States

Year Of Passing: 2006

CBEST

CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing & National Evaluation Systems , United States

Year Of Passing: 1987

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