Marcus Leslie Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

222 East 16Th Street, New York, Ny 10003

- Plan, teach, and assess lessons in social studies, literacy, numeracy, and science using progressive education methodologies- Initiation of Curriculum Mapping Project aimed at scaffolding a sequential and developmentally appropriate curriculum that leverages existing framework both horizontally and vertically- Member of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Committee charged with drafting and piloting UDL strategies for implementation across Lower School- Utilization of Critical Friends protocols from School Reform Initiative to facilitate in-house development sessions in Universal Design for Learning and Action Based Learning for Lower School Faculty, New Faculty Cohort, Associate Teacher Cohort, and Department Chairs (school-wide)- Collaboration and integration with Lower School Specialist Teachers: - Assistant Head of Lower School to integrate UDL and Teaching Tolerance frameworks - Technology Integrator to pilot Seesaw (2018) and Apple Classroom (2019) - Literacy and Math Specialists to implement small group station rotation model - Lower School Librarian to integrate critical literacy framework - Lower School Spanish Teacher/s to incorporate more exposure to Spanish language - Lower School Art Specialists to integrate digital art program - Preliminary discussions with Music Specialist to integrate music - Director of DEI to facilitate discussions on multiple projects- Collaboration across grade level and division to initiate creation of collated and scaffolded reading lists- Organization of grade level Google Drive database of shared resources- Seesaw Ambassador, Google Certified Educator (Level One), and Khan Academy Educator- Collaboration with grade level team to plan and deliver key Lower School/4th Grade capstone events - Initiated professional development pathway in Quaker education via Friends Council for Education- Member of Global Competencies Certificate Program (Year One)

New York, New York

- Share general teaching and classroom management responsibilities with Head Teacher- Plan and teach lessons in social studies, literacy, and math using progressive education methodologies- Collaborate with grade-level teachers and specialists to develop integrated social studies-based curriculum using strategies such as imaginative inquiry- Create and implement morning routine, including morning work and morning meeting based on Responsive Classroom concepts- Develop and teach Community Building Unit based on Responsive Classroom concepts- Teach constructivist math instruction using Investigations curriculum from TERC- Teach writing skills using Judith Hochman’s Teaching Basic Writing Skills- Devise additional learning materials to support programs listed above- Utilize hardware technology (iPads, Chrome Books, Eno board) and software programs (SeeSaw, Xtra Math) to support learning across curriculum areas- Mentor small group of students requiring additional math support- Prepare and teach lessons for small group literacy program- Coordinate and supervise field trips, including a four day, three-night farm stay- Communicate with families via regular blog posts (DM4 Class Blog) and Curriculum Night presentation- Prepare and lead parent/teacher conferences and write report narratives in coordination with Head Teacher

Greater New York City Area

Substitute Classroom Teacher as required by LREI, a preK-12 coeducational independent school located in Greenwich Village, NYC. The diverse, creative community is a leader in progressive education. Currently averaging approximately four days per week in class, working with students from preK - 4.

Greater New York City Area

Currently an Associate Trainer for The Positive Coaching Alliance. Once fully trained, PCA Trainers facilitate on-site interactive workshops for coaches, parents, athletes and leaders of youth sports organizations and schools. PCA Trainers embody the Double-Goal Coach philosophy - winning is important but teaching life lessons is more important.

Toronto, Canada Area

One-month consultancy contract on development of new children's movement program to Canadian market, including:- program structure and scaffolded session outlines for Grades K - 8- session links to The Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education- training materials for in-school delivery agents- collaboration with yoga/pilates advisor on product development

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTSProgram management of 25 JUMP! Schools programs in personal development, community building and global citizenship, including:- completing pre-program budgets- contracting and managing a team of program facilitators- designing each program to meet partner needs- facilitating programs- completing post-program monitoring and evaluation through participant surveys, interviews and writing of an End of Program Report- finalising program finances, coordinating payment of expenses and issuing invoices to partnersRelationship management of 16 international school partners in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and Tanzania:- communication and collaboration with key staff- development and growth of partnership through needs analysis, tailored program creation and expansion on current offeringsCoordination/Event management of the Global Citizenship Summit II in Thailand:- 3 day conference on global citizenship education- 52 participants, 28 schools/organisations, 10 different countries- collation, coordination and distribution of generated contentDevelopment of the JUMP! Facilitator Training Process; including:- design of JUMP! Facilitator Training Program to align to newly structured program curriculum- development of participant training manual- development of Facilitator Handbook- training of 12 new facilitatorsVisioning and redevelopment proposal for a key international school partner’s MYP experiential education program;Development of a long-term partnership proposal for a top-tier school in Australia;Collaboration with UNESCO and NIST International School on program planning and delivery of Happy Schools Seminar 2015RESPONSIBILITIES:Partnership Management;Program Management and Operations;Building Regional Community, Connections and Communications;Regional Financial Management;Regional Partnership Development;Program Design and Development

Melbourne, Australia

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:Development and delivery of coach professional development workshop, LaunchPad: ZOOM!* 357 coaches certified in first 18 months of implementation.Development and delivery of teacher professional development workshop, LaunchPad: IGNITE!* Approximately 200 teachers certified in first 12 months of implementation.Development and implementation of LaunchPad club accreditation framework, LaunchPad: BLAST OFF!* 101 clubs accredited in first 18 months of implementation.Creation of national brand, marketing collateral and website in collaboration with contractors;Gymnastics Advisor on Sporting Success research team;KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide vision and leadership for growing participation levels among Australians aged 0-12 years; Develop, implement and revise strategies, programs and resources which target the youth market; Improve the capability of coaches and teachers to deliver programs which develop the fundamental movement patterns and skills in children and young people;Foster and strengthen external and internal relationships between Gymnastics Australia and the education sector at both a government and local level;Prepare and track budgets, communication, plans and reports;Event management as part of the National Event Team;Ensure inclusive practices are incorporated into all Gymnastics Australia programs and resources;Collaborate and co-operate with State Associations to deliver national youth programs;Recruit and co-manage the performance of state-based Youth Participation Coordinators in relation to national targets;Management Team for Australian teams at World Gymnaestrada, Switzerland 2011;Event Management Team for Australian National Gymnastics Championships.

Brisbane, Australia

Key Responsibilities:- Provide strategic and operational advice to the Executive Director on relationship management strategies, activities and initiatives designed to increase the quality and quantity of stakeholder relationships- Development and delivery of workforce development offerings to the sport, fitness and recreation industry within Queensland- Monitor and communicate state and national education and training policy developments to staff and industry stakeholders- Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing and branding strategies- Contribute to development of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans, including the preparation of budget forecasts for relevant areas of work

Auckland, New Zealand

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:Development of GymSports Education Matrix (GEM) to move from a linear education framework to one that reflects both coach and athlete development pathways;Development, communication and implementation of a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process;Development and implementation of new administration procedures for delivery of coach/judge professional learning across New Zealand;Revitalisation and delivery of national senior level coaching forum, 'GymSchool' (87 coaches in attendance);Development and delivery of inaugural national Gymnastics for All Forum for participation/recreational coaches and club development (45 participants from 34 clubs in attendance);Successful Olympic Solidarity funding application written and approved allowing 27 judges across four different gymnastics codes to receive financial support to attend international qualification exams;Administration, communication and coordination with Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) for four NZL coaches to attend FIG Coaching Academies;2,584 GEM course participants qualified across six gymnastics codes during my time at GSNZ (2,273 coaches and 311 judges);Development of Course Presenter Training Workshop, Facilitator Guidelines and Participant Manual.RESPONSIBILITIES:Administration and co-ordination of coaching and judging courses for six gymnastics codes across New Zealand;Event management of national coaching forums for competitive codes as well as national forums for general gymnastics;Collaboration with five volunteer Sport Development Committees;Communication with international body (FIG) regarding New Zealand representation and international coach/judge development opportunities/competitions;Event managment assistance with organisation and delivery of National GymSports Championships and National Secondary Schools Championships.

Auckland, New Zealand

Key Responsibilities:- Formulate and implement unit and lesson plans based on national curriculum and children's needs- Assess and record learning and development of each child, including individualized learning interventions where necessary- Help to develop children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills and behaviours- Tailoring effective communication, such as interaction with parents and caregivers, senior management and teaching colleagues

Auckland, New Zealand

English as a Second Language Teacher (casual position)Preparation and delivery of English language lessons to foreign studentsStudent assessment including test writing and marking

Auckland, New Zealand

English as a Second Language Teacher (casual position)Preparation and delivery of English language lessons to foreign studentsClasses taught included General and Business EnglishStudent assessment including test writing and marking

Gero-Shi, Gifu-Ken, Japan

Assistant English Language Teacher responsible for class planning and delivery at one kindergarten (Kamihara), two elementary schools (Takehara and Kamihara) and one junior high school (Kamihara).

Masters In Educational Leadership, Educational Leadership And Administration, General, Distinction

- Educational Policy: understanding of policy process & developing leadership skills/knowledge to interpret/critique policy analyses.

Post-Graduate Diploma In Teaching (Primary), Education

Bachelor Of Arts, Language And Culture

Stage III: Japanese and Spanish Intercultural Awareness and Understanding Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language AIS.

Bachelor Of Sport And Recreation

First year completed before taking time out of tertiary education to travel to represent New Zealand at international competitions.