Leonard Christian Palma

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Skills

Rigorous ELA and Standards-Based Instruction, Close Reading, Literary Analysis, Argumentative & Research Writing, Graphic Organizers, Inquiry-Based and Collaborative Learning, Vocabulary Development, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Data-Driven Instruction, Effective Teaching Strategies, Formative and Summative Assessment, Student Engagement, Educational Technology, Technology-Based Instructions, Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Google Classroom, Students’ Academic and Behavioral Records Keeping/Documentation, Family Engagement, Peer Collaboration, Literacy Development, Social-emotional Learning

About

Accomplished English Language Arts educator with 17 years of experience teaching middle and secondary students. Recognized for building student-centered and inclusive learning environments, leading student activities and programs, and fostering critical and higher order thinking skills. Holds a Philippine teaching license and a foreign credential evaluation report confirming U.S. bachelor's degree and two-year graduate studyequivalency. Committed to meeting all state certification and requirements while seeking for continuous professional learning and cultural exchange teaching experience by joining a U.S. school district to help and hone students’ English literacy skills advancement and social-emotional development for career and life readiness.