Leslie Brophy

85 Sequams Lane East, West Islip, NY 11795 (516) 458-5737 lesliesbrophy@aol.com

EDUCATION

M.S. Educational Technology (K-12), LIU Post, Permanent Certification: Educational Technology Specialist, Exp. May, 2015

Google Certified Educator, February 2014

B.A. Family and Consumer Sciences Education (K-12), Queens College, May 2013
Initial Certification: Family and Consumer Sciences, Major GPA 4.0

A.A.S., Culinary Arts, Suffolk Community College, Brentwood, NY, May 2010. Major GPA 4.0

Culinary Classes, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (2006-2010)

TEACHING & RELATED EXPERIENCE

Home & Careers Teacher
West Babylon Junior High School (9/9 - Present)
! Taught Home & Careers which included the following units: human development, interpersonal relationships,
family, childcare, nutrition, advertising, consumerism and cooking.
! Developed many student-centered lessons using traditional as well as web-based tools including Prezi, Google Docs,
Ed.Ted, Quizlet which meet Common Core Standards.
! Participated in Collegiate Pathway, a 3-credit in-service program, which strengthens teaching strategies that align
with the Common Core.
! Formed a Technology Committee that trains teachers in using web-based tools and technology in the classroom.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teaching Internship
Bay Shore Middle School (1/28-3/22)
! Taught an extensive Career Unit which covered: work values, career exploration, resumes and cover letters.
Students wrote and created cover letters and resume which many used in an actual job search.
! Created and implemented an iPad lesson on career vocabulary which meets the Common Core Standards.

Lindenhurst High School (4/1-5/17)
! Taught a Food & Nutrition class: Topics included an extensive lesson on Food, Inc. Critical thinking of the movie
was covered in depth. Assessment included a students choice of project and topic.
! Regional Cuisine of Italy and Mexico which included interdisciplinary connections.
! Co-Taught a Career Transitions, Health & Nutrition and Life Skills classes for students with special needs in a 15-1-
1 classroom. Field trips and planning and cooking for SEPTA Dance were some of activities.
! Assisting a Baking and Pastry class introducing cakes, decorating, quick breads and pies.

Conference Presenter, Long Island Family and Consumer Sciences Professionals Conference, Riverhead, NY
Presented iPads in the Classroom with Maureen Gallagher. March 1, 2013

Culinary Teacher Assistant, Continuing Education, Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead, NY 2008-2010
Demonstrated cooking techniques for different regional cuisines with instructor.
Assisted at 2009 summer camp for children ages 11-16 by planning and implementing various activities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Office Manager & Multimedia Trainer, Omega Performance Corporation, New York, NY (1993-1998)
Assisted in the development of a storyboarding tool in Filemaker Pro.
Managed and trained sales support how to use and incorporate multimedia into PowerPoint demonstrations.

Entrepreneur, Leslie Staller Graphix, Babylon, New York (1989-1993)
Designed business marketing materials for clients as well as school menus for over 26 school districts.
Handled all aspects of bookkeeping and financial matters.