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LESLIE PEREZ
2 Haven Plaza Apt. 3A 646-683-8390
New York, , NY 10009 villanueva.leslie92@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Mercy College, School of Education Dobbs Ferry, NY
• Master of Science in Early Childhood Education August 2015
- Summa Cum Laude , 3.97 GPA
- Phi Delta Kappa
• Bachelors of Science, Behavioral Science May 2014
- Magna Cum Laude , 3.67 GPA
- Psi Chi, Pi Gamma Mu
CERTIFICATION

• New York State Initial Certification (Birth-Grade 2, Grades 1-6, Special Education for
Birth -Grade 6) December 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Saint Charles Borromeo School, New York, NY September 2017 to Present
Lead Teacher, Universal Pre-k 4 and 3k for all
• Develop and instruct age-appropriate lesson plans using Creative Curriculum that encourage
physical, emotional, social and academic growth.
• Maintain student records of attendance and track students progress through Work Sampling.
• Communicate with parents daily on Class Dojo and weekly by our classroom newsletter.
• Coordinate the implementation of the behavior management and positive behavior support
program in conjunction with school and site staff.
• Assist and collaborate with the Teacher Assistant regarding planning, implementation and
delegate their responsibilities.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain clean, safe facilities and equipment.
• Take notes and provide materials at common planing meetings with pre-k staff.
Bright Horizons: Upper Valley Preschool, New York, NY February 2016 to August 2017
Lead Teacher, Kindergarten Prep (3 to 5 year old class)
• Develop and instruct age-appropriate lesson plans that encourage physical, emotional, social
and academic growth.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain clean, safe facilities and equipment.
• Provide children and parents with activity schedules and established classroom routines.
• Communicate with parents daily on Tadpoles reporting the child’s meals, naps and activities.
• Implemented a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility and teamwork
within the classroom.
• Implemented small groups for mathematics and writing to provide more individualized in-
striation using “Handwriting Without Tears curriculum.
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P.S. 34 Franklin D. Roosevelt, New York, NY Spring 2015
Mrs. Gonzalez, Principal, Ms. Knight, Cooperating Teacher
Student Teacher, Grade 1
• Implemented multiple curricula including mathematics and literacy, incorporating New York’s
Common Core State Standards into lesson planning.
• Participated actively in planning meetings with the first grade teachers, developing unit plans
and field trip ideas for much of the curriculum.Developed and implemented thematic unit on
Ezra Jack Keats using the Teachers College reading and workshop model that helped students
learn about narrative writing and retelling a story.
• Used centers for math to complement the Go Math curriculum to be a more student centered
hands-on approach.
• Implemented phonics instruction and word study that focused on sorting with small groups.
P.S. 34 Franklin D. Roosevelt, New York, NY Spring 2015
Mrs. Gonzalez, Principal, Ms. Paulus, Cooperating Teacher
Student Teacher, Grade 4 ICT
• Implemented multiple curricula including mathematics, social studies, art, literacy,
incorporating New York’s Common Core State Standards into lesson planning.
• Created and implemented math lessons that including math games, learning videos and hands
on approaches that match the Go Math curriculum.
• Differentiated instruction to meet all students needs, including those with disabilities and gift-
ed abilities in an ICT classroom.
• Implemented testing reviews for ELA and math state test by using games, flashcards and
practice test to prepare students.
• Designed and planned small group lessons for math, social studies and literacy.

Teaching Related Experiences

Graffiti 2, Bronx, NY Summer 2014
Summer Lead Teacher
• Lead teacher for the Summer Tots program that had children aged 4 to 6 years old.
• Planned and implemented lessons for a half day program that included music, art, stories,
games and writing.
• Focused on alphabet and number knowledge as well as phonemic awareness.

• Implemented lessons for a GED student that focused on english and mathematics skills in the
middle school grades.
Harlem Village Academies, New York, NY 2012 -2013
Summer Operations Intern
• Assist with the ordering and tracking of school supplies.
• Coordinate and assemble student materials.
• Update student information files.
• Organize and prepare classrooms for the upcoming school year.
Graffiti Community Ministries Inc., New York, NY 2008 -2012
Tutor and Counselor
• Help children with homework, reading and projects.
• Assist students struggling with reading and mathematics through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
• Worked in the office answering phones, making brochures and flyers for the program, excel
charts of student data and power point for parent night.