Leigh Barnwell, M.Ed Email & Phone Number

Greensboro, Nc, Us

High Point, Nc, Us

High Point, Nc, Us

• Manages & advises student caseload for the highest level of academic support at High Point University by meeting one-on-one to develop & implement personal action plans• Assesses and interprets student Psychoeducational evaluations, IEP, and 504 results • Supports students’ transition to college & evaluates academic progress by assisting with disability support, interpersonal skills, executive function development, career planning & developing study strategies • Creates semester & yearly reports for program records• Provides feedback to participant families through weekly written reports • Develops and leads professional development opportunities for CRLA certified professional tutors. i.e. learning strategies, identifying & working with students with learning differences • Creates & facilitates workshops for specialists • Participates in the full recruitment cycle of prospective team members by identifying program needs, reviewing applicant resumes, & conducting panel interviews• Develops onboarding curriculum & delivers training sessions • Designs & implements essential learning tools for program use • Leads on-campus recruitment opportunities for perspective families to increase program enrollment• Daily use of multiple Learning Management Systems: Blackboard, Canvas, Pearson, etc.• Manages student data in multiple Student Information Systems - Ellucian Banner, Colleague, Datatell, Student Planning, & Starfish by Hobson • Coordinates with other on-campus departments for additional student support including, The Office of Accessibility Resources and Services, Tutoring Services, Academic Advising, & Counseling Services• Instructs an academic & life skills course specifically designed to support first-year students with their transition to college • Designs, implements, & evaluates course curriculum to ensure suitable learning outcomes• Plans & delivers lectures, assignments, & in-field experiences that align with course curriculum

Addison, Tx, Us

Greensboro, Nc, Us

• Facilitates in-person and virtual science/STEM classes to first generation college bound students• Creates and implements engaging lectures, labs, assignments, and in-field experiences in collaboration with NC A&T faculty and staff that align with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study; tailoring to student abilities and class size• Provides student support by helping students complete college applications, FAFSA requirements, searching and applying for scholarships, essay writing and editing, college major and career selection • Supervises college students serving as in-class tutors• Provides weekly tutorial sessions for at-risk students who are enrolled in college preparatory classes • Provides academic support and advising through monitoring attendance, academic performance, and conferencing with program directors, advisors, teacher, and parents

Greensboro, Nc, Us

• School Administrative Intern (UNCG Educational Leadership and School Administration Program)• Facilitated learning for 130+ students with high student proficiency each year • Designed and implemented science lesson plans, classwork, homework, and projects in alignment with North Carolina Essential Standards• Integrated the use of technology & multiple online learning platforms in course content to increase content knowledge, student engagement, and critical thinking skills• Delivered high engaging lessons while incorporating various learning strategies • Analyzed, interpreted, and used various data sets (EVAAS, EOG, NC Final Exam)• On-Site Teacher-Educator (OSTE) for UNCG Secondary Science Education majors• Facilitated Guilford County Schools county-wide professional development for secondary science educators. Topic: Technology Integration • Created and facilitated in-service professional development for Guilford County Schools educators. Topic: Increasing Minority Achievement • Collaborated with fellow teachers to create course unit plans weekly• Administered state End-of-Grade Exam, NC Final Exam, and county benchmark exams• Adhered to student IEP, 504, and BIP plan guidelines • School Improvement Team - Diversity Team Chairperson – collaborated with school leaders and stakeholders to develop plans to increase minority achievement • Head Coach - Girls and Boys Volleyball: GCS Central Region Conference Champions (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017) Program Director• Founder and Lead Advisor of Kiser Kings Mentoring Program & the Kiser Kings Cultural Enrichment Program • Led a 6-member executive board • Recruited male mentors from surrounding high schools, colleges, and local businesses • Implemented & managed a weekly rotation for 25+ participants & school staff in student development courses: STEM, art, music appreciation, vocational skills, life skills (financial literacy/money management, sewing, cooking), and social development

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

• Facilitated learning and supervised 100+ students with high student proficiency each year in a Title 1 School• Designed and implemented course curriculum for secondary science courses that incorporate various learning styles and learning strategies• Increased EOG proficiency from 55% to 77% in 1 year • Coordinated and instructed Title 1 Response to Intervention Program (reading comprehension) • Adhered to student IEP, 504, and BIP plan guidelines during lesson design, instruction, and testing• Administered state End-of-Grade Tests and NWEA (MAP) exams• Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach - (2011 Conference Champions)

• Utilized Dentrix Dental Software daily to effectively code insurance companies and chart patient medical records • Provided support with the daily activities of a health center including greeting and directing patients and salespeople, filing, telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, registration, and patient referrals.• Verified customer insurance eligibility and processed insurance claims and prior approvals • Collected and entered batch payments from insurance companies • Organized and maintained a filing system for patient charts

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology/Biological Sciences

Master'S Of Education - M.Ed, Curriculum And Instruction/Secondary Science Education

Post Master'S Certification, Educational Leadership And School Administration