Leah Rasmussen Email and Phone Number

-Online Program Leader for a team of highly dedicated teachers in an alternative learning environment for 6-12 students-Online curriculum development and engagement strategies for alternative education-Development of interdisciplinary, community based courses for high schoolers that engage through experiential learning-Outdoor Education Leadership training in partnership with Washington Trails Association to provide outdoor exposure and skill development opportunities for students

• Facilitated multiple differentiated classes, working with a team of highly dedicated and experienced teachers.• Collaborated with other Educators on grade level and within subject area to pinpoint consistent weaknesses among students, develop and implement action plan to raise scores.• Worked in PLC groups to develop common assessments based on concepts carefully aligned with multiple texts for each grade level.• Wrote letters of recommendation and coached students in interview etiquette in preparation for selective college interviews.• Increased parental involvement by consulting with parents regularly, making them a part of our lessons, inviting them to our classroom.• Worked with Special Educators to develop and implement non-traditional lessons to achieve improved results for students.• Planning and Implementation for SBA Intervention for seniors unable to pass state testing required to graduate.• Served as Faculty Advisor for Ultimate Frisbee Club

• Monthly collaboration with AESD Network, OSPI, and other teacher leaders to support district and school implementation and alignment of Washington State Learning Standards and to provide district and building leadership and support in building capacity.• 2 years of service in the Washington State Regional Literacy Cadre, building mentoring skills while collaborating with other districts in our region to provide resources for teachers in literacy instruction and standards alignment.• Through training and service developed skills in working with adult leaders.• Facilitated training for teachers in literacy instruction across the curriculum.

• Dedicated member of CARE Team, which serves students who have not been successful in response to in-class interventions with a holistic approach, 2014-2015.• Member of Secondary Leadership Team, which plans and facilitates training for Educators based on needs among teachers in the district.• 2 years’ service on the YHS Governance Team, a shared decision making body dedicated to working cooperatively to make decisions that positively affect student achievement, 2013-Present.• COE Advisor/Proctor for Writing, 2014-2015.• Facilitated five classes, working with a team of highly dedicated and experienced teachers.• Collaborated with other Educators on grade level and within subject area to pinpoint consistent weaknesses among students, develop and implement action plan to raise scores.• Worked in PLC groups to develop common assessments based on concepts carefully aligned with multiple texts for each grade level.• Wrote letters of recommendation and coached students in interview etiquette in preparation for selective college interviews.• Increased parental involvement by consulting with parents regularly, making them a part of our lessons, inviting them to our classroom.• Worked with Special Educators to develop and implement non-traditional lessons to achieve improved results for students.• Served as Faculty Sponsor for InterAct Club, a community service organization for high school youth.

• Work with students and prospective students to develop goals and plans for their higher education and to answer questions about financial aid, tuition assistance, and military programs and degrees.• Work with military educational counselors in all branches of our Armed Forces to meet the educational needs of military members and their families.• Perform unofficial transcript evaluations for prospective students and assist with enrollment and recruitment.• Complete all paperwork, forms, vouchers, and reports necessary to keep Supervisors informed of needs and activities for Columbia College’s online campus in the Puget Sound region.