Leah V. Turner

Dedicated Education Professional with expertise in curriculum development and assessment. Led initiatives focusing on student-centred and inquiry-based learning, while adapting to evolving educational needs. Managed school operations and coordinated educational programmes to enhance daily functions and support classroom objectives.

● Disney’s American Teacher Award: Nominated and recognized as an outstanding teacher who

inspires the joy of learning that goes above and beyond. Created dynamic learning in and out of the

classroom. Increased students standardized test scores. Created, directed, and produced children’s

dramatic and musical productions with over one hundred students performing based on state and

common core standards for large community audiences. Established and coordinated school-wide

academic, cultural, and holiday performances and fairs with over five hundred and fifty students

participating. Worked and collaborated with the media and celebrities.

● School Chapter Chair Leader: Lead Representative of over sixty certified teachers and staff.

Managed and articulated clear communication between all stakeholders. Planned, organized and

co-directed Governance Council, a group of thirty elected representatives from all stakeholders in

the community to control, manage and plan decisions for the school on a regular basis.

● Los Angeles Nagoya Sister City Affiliation (LANSCA) Teacher The only chosen credentialed

teacher from Los Angeles to work with Nagoya School District in Japan for over six years .Designs,

implements, and assesses English instruction, which has increased student test scores, including

TOEIC scores by 60%. Creates and facilitates training and workshops to improve English instruction

for Nagoya Public High School Teachers. Advises and mentors students preparing for university,

going abroad, and future career. Collaborates and advises Japanese English teachers for best English

instruction and teaching practices throughout Nagoya School District. Attends diplomatic events as

a representative and Education Ambassador from Los Angeles.

Curriculum Development

Data-Driven Assessment

Differentiated Instruction

Educational Technology

Advanced Classroom Management

Mentoring and Coaching 

Stakeholder Communication

Program and School Coordination

Hope International

American Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Tokai Japan Canada Society

Santa and Friends (orphan outreach)

KPB Theatre

Nagoya Community Theatre

Disney's American Teacher Recognition

-Nominated and distinguished as an outstanding teacher who inspires the joy of learning that goes above and beyond the classroom.

-Created dynamic learning in and out of the classroom.

-Increased students standardized test scores.

- Created, directed, and produced children's dramatic and musical productions with over one hundred students performing based on state and common core standards (for large community audiences)

-Established and coordinated school-wide academic, cultural, and holiday performances and fairs with over five hundred and fifty students participating.

-Worked and collaborated with the media and celebrities.

Los Angeles Nagoya Sister City Affiliation (LANSCA) Teacher

-The only chosen credentialed teacher from Los Angeles Unified School District to work with the Nagoya School District in Nagoya, Japan for over six years and is the education representative in diplomatic and other events.

-Designs, implements, and assesses instruction and curriculum for English Communication in a Japanese public high school.

-Has increased students English fluency and communication strategies in informal, formal, and standardized testing by 60%.

-Creates and facilitates training and workshops to improve English instruction for Nagoya Unified School District teachers.

-Advises and mentors students preparing for university, going abroad, and career aspirations.

English

Basic Spanish

Beginning Japanese

Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Mac OS X, including Pages, Keynote, Numbers, iMovie, and Garageband

Google Suite

Flipgrid

Zoom

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DIBELS

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• Theatre and Performing Arts (Member of community theatre in Nagoya)

• Nagoya Street Hockey League

• Nagoya Salsa Dancing

• Hope International volunteer

• Tokai Japan Canada Society volunteer

• American Chamber of Commerce in Japan member

• Actor, singer, and dancer in theatre.
• Writer, director, and songwriter for children's theatre.
• Likes running, hiking, dancing, and tennis.
• Enjoys traveling, eating and shopping.
• Loves boardgames.
• Enjoys K-pop and K-dramas.