Leah Urtel

8330 N 21st Dr J206 Phoenix, AZ 85021

(716)228-7255 LUrtel8390@gmail.com

Certification & Professional Development

NYS Initial Certification, English Adolescence Education (7-12)
Arizona State Reciprocal Certification Secondary English Education (6-12)
National Conference of Teachers of English Conference, Chicago, IL (November 2012)
SUNY Fredonia College of Education Research Symposium, Fredonia, NY (May 2011)
University at Buffalo GSE Research Symposium, Buffalo, NY (April 2013)
*Ongoing professional development as completed at Adams Traditional Academy and GLAAZ

Education
Bachelors of the Arts, English Adolescence Education (7-12)
SUNY Fredonia May 2012

Cumulative GPA: 3.69

Golden Key National Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta National English Honour Society

Masters of Education, English Adolescence Education (5-12)

University at Buffalo, January 2014

Cumulative GPA: 3.97

Teaching Experience
Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
English Teacher (July 2015-present)

Created and implemented eleventh grade English curriculum

Crafted a Drama class and created the curriculum to fulfil a fine arts credit for high school graduation
requirements
Artfully integrated Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards into lesson plans
Modified lessons and assignments to accommodate learners with IEP and 504 plans
Worked regularly with grade level and content area teams to best address the needs of individual learners
Implemented AVID curriculum to prepare 9th grade students for success in high school and college
Acted as an advisor for clubs initiated by student interests (dance club, book club)

Adams Traditional Academy, Phoenix, AZ

Language Arts Teacher (July 2014-July 2014)

Created and implemented seventh and eighth grade language arts curriculum
Planned lessons based on Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards as well as on the Common Core
Standards
Designed and implemented rigorous language arts curriculum
Modified lesson plans to accommodate learners with IEP and 504 plans
Collaborated with the special education teacher to address the needs of all students and modify and
accommodate plans accordingly

Scottsdale Sylvan Learning Center, Scottsdale, AZ

Elementary Tutor (May 2014-August 2014)

Collected data on individual students during initial testing and tracked student progress along the programs
selected
Identified student strengths and weaknesses in order to better assist the student in progressing

The ACES, Peoria, AZ

Full-Time Substitute Teacher (April 2014-May 2014)

Implemented lesson plans and prepared teaching materials

Served a population of students with emotional behavioral disabilities

Established productive relationships with students and teachers alike

Stutelage Learning Center, East Amherst, NY

Tutor/Workshop Facilitator (July 2013-present)

Created and implemented programming to stimulate individualized growth in reading and writing
Integrated technology and digital video into Writers Workshops
Implemented strategy-based instruction to improve reading and testing skills

East Aurora High School, East Aurora, NY

Student Teacher (March 2012-May 2012)

Designed and implemented complete 6 week units for one section of 9th grade (blended classroom), one
section of 10th grade (blended classroom) and three sections of Advanced Placement Literature and
Composition simultaneously.
Created and administered writing activities to develop and enhance specific reading and writing skills needed
for 12th grade Advanced Literature and Composition students

Gowanda High School, Gowanda, NY

Student Teacher (January 2012-March 2012)

Designed and implemented full 6 week units for 9th grade and 9th grade honors
Artfully integrated the common core standards into a performance based unit on Romeo and Juliet
Implemented a writing workshop utilizing technology within the classroom
Facilitated a visit from Holocaust survivor, Joseph Diamond from the Buffalo Holocaust center

Leadership Experience
Sigma Kappa National Panhellenic Sorority; Fredonia, NY and Buffalo, NY
Advisor, Vice President of New Member Education (Spring 2013-Present)

Oversaw Education of collegiate new members

Advised Collegiate Vice President of New Member Education on implementation and documentation of all
planning and programming pertaining to the position

Junior Advisor, Vice President of Membership (Summer 2012-Spring 2013)

Participated in Membership Selection Committee

Assisted senior advisor and collegiate Vice President of Membership in the planning and documentation of
formal sorority recruitment

Vice President of Membership (Fall 2011-Spring 2012)

Designed and implemented ways to promote membership on the SUNY Fredonia campus
Planned and facilitated sorority formal recruitment week events involving over 150 students

Orchesis Dance Company, Fredonia, NY

Executive Board Member/Treasurer (2010-2011)

Planned and balanced a large budget from the student association of SUNY Fredonia
Facilitated two full scale company productions for the student run group

Executive Board Member/Vice Treasurer (2009-2010)

Sigma Tau Delta National English Honour Society, SUNY Fredonia
Public Relations Chairperson (2011-2012)

Other Employment
Horizon Health Services, Buffalo, NY and Tonawanda, NY
Administrative Assistant, 60 East Amherst Street

(March 2013-May 2014)

Developed and implemented plans for organization of Medicaid transportation services, psychiatric
appointments, and updated client information
Facilitated all correspondence between mental health clinic and outside organizations