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Lela Tolboe

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English and humanities educator at Wasatch Waldorf Elementary who developed a Grades 3–8 writing curriculum grounded in analytical thinking.

United States
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At Wasatch Waldorf Elementary, I executed a writing curriculum for Grades 3–8 that built early critical thinking and analytical skills. I also scaffolded classroom dialogue to prepare students for Socratic inquiry and analytical composition.

At Independent Educational Collective, I co-managed a multi-age student body using a holistic, student-driven curriculum. I partnered with environmental and clean-air non-profits on workshops and directed experiential STEM projects.

At Paradigm High School, I designed and directed a humanities program grounded in classical principles, Socratic discussion, and Paideia seminars. I also served as a Utah State EYE Mentor, training and coaching new educators.

Earlier, I coordinated a federal intercultural education grant project at Utah State University – Office of Study Abroad and conducted policy research for the U.S. House of Representatives. I'm pursuing an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a focus on child and adolescent psychology and multicultural competence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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ELA Instructor, Writing Specialist, & Curriculum Developer

Wasatch Waldorf Elementary

Sep 2024 - Jun 2026 (1 year 9 months)

Executed a comprehensive writing curriculum for Grades 3–8, building early critical thinking and deep analytical skills. Scaffolded conversational dialogue to prepare upper-elementary students for advanced Socratic inquiry and analytical composition.

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Classical Liberal Arts Mentor, Curriculum Developer, & EYE Mentor

Paradigm High School

Jan 2006 - Jun 2018 (12 years 5 months)

Designed, launched, and directed an innovative, specialized humanities program built entirely on classical principles, Socratic discussion, and Paideia seminars. Guided high school students through rigorous dialectical thinking, establishing elite benchmarks for composition and persuasive rhetoric.

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Researcher – Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans

U.S. House of Representatives

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted policy research, analyzed scientific and legal data, and drafted critical briefing packages for federal congressional hearings.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Cumberlands logoUC

University of the Cumberlands

Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on child and adolescent psychology and multicultural competence, expected completion in 2029.

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Centered City Yoga

Advanced Yoga Instructor Certification, Yoga Instruction

Completed a 1,000-hour Advanced Yoga Instructor Certification.

Thammasat University logoTU

Thammasat University

Study Abroad Program, Asian Culture, Philosophy, and Buddhism

Participated in a study abroad program focusing on Asian Culture, Philosophy, and Buddhism.

Utah State University logoUU

Utah State University

Bachelor of Science, History of World Religion

Grade: Cum Laude (GPA: 3.75)

Activities and societies: Historical Preston Nibley Scholarship, Alice Tippets Scholarship for English Writers

Earned a Bachelor of Science in History of World Religion with a minor in English and ESL Teaching, graduating Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.75.

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