Marla M Leland

website: marlaleland.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE: To gain a full-time position as a special education teacher or general education teacher
EDUCATION:
Dominican University of California
Multiple Subject Credential
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential
University of California
Bachelor of Arts, History of Art

San Rafael, CA
Expected: Jan. 2014
Expected: Jan. 2014
Berkeley, CA

STUDENT TEACHING:
2015 Fall semester
Miwok Valley Language Academy
Petaluma, CA
Special Education - Resource Room
Designed lesson plans and modified lesson plans as needed for students needs
Instructed small group lessons in Language Arts and Mathematics
Used a variety of strategies to facilitate student learning
Developed adaptations for students with disabilities as well as English Language Learners
Analyzed assessments and observations on students to create IEP goals and conducted IEP meeting
Assisted in developing a Behavior Intervention Plan
Participated in staff meetings

General Education - First Grade Class

Instructed whole group and small group lessons for first grade class
Developed adaptations and step by step instruction method for all level of students and English
Language Learners
Planned and facilitated curriculum for Mathematics, Language Arts and Science
Conducted and analyzed individualize mathematics assessments for first quarter report cards
Participated in grade-level planning meetings and staff meetings

PRE-SERVICE EXPERIENCE THROUGH DOMINICAN COURSEWORK:

2013 2015
Miwok Valley Language Academy/Lu Sutton Elementary
Petaluma/Novato, CA
Student Research and Observation
Participated in lesson studies
Assisted administration of SBAC test for one-to-one student assistance as specified through their
accommodations
Conducted formal academic and observational behavior assessments
Accessed, observed, implemented and re-evaluated lesson programs for individual case study
students for specific learning outcomes
SPECIAL TRAINING / CURRICULUM EXPERIENCE:
2015
Old Adobe Union School District
Classroom Curriculum Programs
Bridges Mathematics Program
Treasures /Triumphs Language Arts Program
Phonics for Reading
Seeing Stars Visualization Strategies

Petaluma, CA

2015

Visualizing and Verbalizing Language Comprehension and Thinking

Writing without Tears
Touch Math
Staff Development Trainings
Writing by Design Program
Keyboarding without Tears

EDUCATION RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

2007 2015
Indian Valley 4-H Club
Novato, CA
Project Leader
Created curriculums and projects for 4-H cooking classes, with focus on grades K-8
Conducted and Taught 4-H cooking classes of approximately 10-15 students
Utilized and supervised high school volunteers who assist with large class groups
2013 2015 summer

4-H Camp
Adult Camp Leader
Supervised teen camp leaders and campers during day and evening activities
Guided teen camp leaders with supervision of their camp tribes (8-10 campers)
Assisted campers in all aspect of camp activities

Angwin, CA

2005 2014

Lu Sutton Elementary / Sinaloa Middle School

Novato, CA
Volunteer
Assisted students in classroom activities under the supervision of the teacher
Led and taught Art Docent Program in classroom for 5 years, developed projects for more engaging
learning activities
Chairperson of Annual Ice Cream, Social and Halloween Festival
Appointed Financial Secretary by PTA board for the 2010 - 2012 school years
Appointed Treasurer by PTA board for the 2008-2009 school years

WORK EXPERIENCE:
2008 2015
Treasure Bay, Inc.
Client Relations / Office Manager
Managed daily operations of office
Provided administrative support for President
Interfaced with customers and provided customer service and problem resolution

Novato, CA

2011 2014

School Fuel
Novato, CA
Bookkeeper
Processed accounts receivables and accounts payables, using QuickBooks Online
Communicated to donors and staff to promote and foster communication and collaboration

2002 - 2005

Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
Health Education Assistant
Managed the Health Education Store.
Educated and trained health members on various medical equipment
Assisted Members in research at the Heath Education Library
Purchased and managed inventory levels in Health Education Store, Kiosk and Food Mill Kiosk.
Communicated and negotiated with departments and vendors to obtain quality products and
procedures.
Contributed staff meeting and staff development training to foster collaboration