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    Jeffrey Leist has over 15 years of experience in education, currently serving as the English & ESL Division Head at Dundee-Crown High School. He has a proven track record of leading curriculum development efforts and evaluating teachers. His roles have included developing common assessments, analyzing student performance data, and providing professional development to teachers. Leist holds two master's degrees and has taught at the high school and college levels.

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    Jeffrey Leist has over 15 years of experience in education, currently serving as the English & ESL Division Head at Dundee-Crown High School. He has a proven track record of leading curriculum development efforts and evaluating teachers. His roles have included developing common assessments, analyzing student performance data, and providing professional development to teachers. Leist holds two master's degrees and has taught at the high school and college levels.

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    Jeffrey Ryan Leist

    1900 Gleneagle Circle


    Elgin, IL 60123
    630-220-7185 ryanleist@att.net

    Objective
    Professional
    Experience

    To utilize my talents and passions for language arts, curriculum, instruction, and assessment to
    lead people in an organization focused on student learning.

    Dundee-Crown High School--District 300, Carpentersville, IL (July 2015 Present)


    English & ESL Division Head
    Acted as an instructional leader for twenty-seven English teachers, three ESL teachers, and
    three reading teachers
    Observed, mentored, and evaluated staff members using the Danielson Framework
    Assisted teachers with the development and execution of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)
    Developed the master teaching schedule for the English, ESL, and reading departments
    Managed the English, ESL, and reading department budget
    Facilitated curriculum retreat days in order to make revisions to the current ELA program,
    develop unit pacing guides, and design common assessments
    Collaborated with D300 Division Heads and teachers to develop common summative
    assessments that measure students mastery of ELA skills/content
    Analyzed ACT performance data and semester exam data in order to make improvements to
    the ELA curriculum
    Conducted professional development workshops for teachers on topics such as writing
    instruction, rubric design, and standards based grading
    Assisted with implementing a standards based grading philosophy that measures mastery of
    the four Common Core strands of ELA
    Developed a standards based grading handbook for students, staff, and parents using input
    from a variety of stakeholders
    Moderated a book study of Wormelis Differentiated Instruction: From Planning to Practice
    Collaborated with Elgin Community College, local authors, and District 300 personnel to
    design and plan Dundee-Crown High Schools inaugural Writers Week

    Elgin High School--District U-46, Elgin, IL (August 2014 July 2015)


    English & Fine Arts Divisional Chairman
    Acted as an instructional leader for twenty-four English teachers, four Fine Arts teachers,
    four reading teachers, and the RtI Coordinator
    Observed, mentored, and evaluated staff members using the Danielson Framework
    Served on the Elgin High School Administrative Leadership Team (ALT) to represent the
    English and Fine Arts Departments
    Developed the master teaching schedule for the English and Fine Arts Departments
    Managed the English and Fine Arts department budgets
    Revised the English I, English II, English III, English IV, and the Literacy Lab curriculum using
    the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to align with Common Core State Standards
    Trained PLC members and leaders using DuFours PLC framework
    Collaborated with PLC leaders and staff members to develop common formative and
    summative assessments that measure students mastery of ELA skills/content
    Conducted professional development workshops for building and district ELA teachers on
    Common Core topics such as close reading, text dependent questions, and student
    engagement strategies
    Assisted with implementing a standards based grading philosophy that measures mastery of
    the four Common Core strands of ELA and the four National Core Arts strands of Visual Arts
    Partnered with ELA teachers to use Google classroom and applications to enhance learning
    Supported Elgin High Schools SIP literacy goal by offering Lunch and Learn workshops for
    staff members during lunch periods
    Collaborated with staff members and developed a school wide Testing Center

    Neuqua Valley High School--District 204, Naperville, IL (August 2007 August 2014)
    English Department Chair Assistant, Theatre Program Director, and Teacher of English
    Acted as an instructional leader for six English teachers and two reading specialists at the
    Freshman Gold building
    Completed the ISBE Teacher Evaluator Training and Modules and performed informal drop-in
    evaluations as well as formal evaluations of English department staff members
    Participated in the Charlotte Danielson & The Helmsley Project Evaluation Program
    Served on the G-9 team (9th grade instructional leadership team) as well as on the ILT team
    (School wide instructional leadership team) to represent the English department
    Revised English I curriculum using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to align
    with Common Core State Standards
    Created quarterly/semester assessments to measure student mastery of ELA skills/content
    Implemented common formative assessments to measure student growth in literacy and
    writing at the freshman level
    Developed literacy rich lessons that encouraged collaborative learning between multiple
    classes using different types of grouping and spaces
    Designed and implemented course curriculum for a brand new online course (20th Century
    Literature Online)
    Edited the School Improvement Plan (SIP) with the School Improvement Team
    Interviewed teacher candidates during group faculty screenings
    Served as a Reading Committee member and helped implement CRISS strategies
    Planned and presented sessions at the Freshman Orientation night for parents and students

    Indian Trail Junior High School--District 4, Addison, IL (January 2005 June 2007)
    Language Arts Curriculum Consultant, Teacher of English and Social Studies
    Co-chaired the language arts department as a curriculum consultant
    Designed and implemented course curriculum for 6th-8th grade literacy lab
    Served as a Drama Club Co-Sponsor, Building Technology Representative, and Middle School
    Committee Representative

    Quancor Marketing Solutions, Inc. Rockford, IL (September 1999 December 2004)


    IT

    Additional
    Professional
    Activities

    Coordinator and Project Manager


    Supported a staff of 50 employees for various computer needs
    Programmed scripts in a variety of environments such as HTML and JavaScript
    Worked with senior programmers on various long-term and short-term projects
    Responsible for working with incoming and existing clientele to ensure customer satisfaction
    Designed and implemented marketing strategies to meet customers requirements and goals
    Held training sessions for employees on new and existing accounts

    Neuqua Valley High School District 204, Naperville, IL (August 2012 August 2014)
    Theatre Program Director & Artistic Director
    Instrumental in the design, development, and implementation of the 2013-2014 theatre
    season
    Developed and implemented a summer school program for local youth (grades 1-6)
    Directed several main stage shows including: Marvins Room (2009), Rumors (2010), Par for
    the Corpse (2011), Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (2012), and The Music Man (2013)

    University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL (June 2014 Present)


    Adjunct Instructor, Continuing Education Department
    Developed and taught the following courses for adult learners:
    -REAL701Z: Literary Texts for Common Core
    -REAL702Z: Text Dependent Questions for Common Core
    -REAL700Z: Close Reading for Common Core

    College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL (June 2008 Present)


    Summer School English Teacher

    ExcelEdge, Munster, IN (January 2009 Present)


    ACT Prep English Instructor

    Education

    Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL (12/10-1/13)


    Masters Degree in School Improvement Leadership
    Intensive 33 credit hour cohort program
    Administrative internship with the Assistant Principal for the Gold building (Freshman
    Center)

    Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL (08/05-05/09)


    Masters Degree in English Studies
    Thesis: The Role of Women in Stephen King Novels

    Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL (08/02-01/05)


    Bachelors Degree in English and Secondary Education

    College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL (09/99-06/01)


    Associates Degree of Arts

    Lake Park High School, Roselle, IL (08/95-06/99)


    High School Diploma

    Professional Memberships:
    Memberships
    National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE)
    & Training

    Illinois Association of Teacher of English (IATE)

    Professional Training:

    References

    Project CRISS for teaching


    ISBE Teacher Evaluator Training and Modules

    Mr. Devon LaRosa (Principal, Dundee-Crown High School)


    Phone: 224-484-5000
    e-mail: devon.larosa@d300.org
    Ms. Mary Hawley (Associate Principal, Dundee-Crown High School)
    Phone: 224-484-5000
    e-mail: mary.hawley@d300.org
    Mr. Jerry Cook (Principal, Elgin High School)
    Phone: 847-888-5100 Ext. 5105 e-mail: jerrycook@u-46.org
    Ms. Jean Jolley (Assistant Principal, East Aurora High School)
    Phone: 815-404-7128
    e-mail: jjolley@d131.org
    Mrs. Heather Webb (Special Education Divisional Chair/Dean, Elgin High School)
    Phone: 847-888-5100 Ext. 4843 e-mail: heatherwebb@u-46.org
    Dr. Robert McBride (Principal, Neuqua Valley High School)
    Phone: 630-428-6010
    e-mail: bob_mcbride@ipsd.org
    Karen Pierros (English Department Chair, Neuqua Valley High School)
    Phone: 630-428-6375
    e-mail: karen_pierros@ipsd.org

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