About Laura M.
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Content Developer
Mar, 2017 - PresentMeasurement Inc.
Develop questions for standardized tests for students in K-12.
Test Grader
Feb, 2017 - PresentPEARSON
Grade standardized tests administered to students elementary through high school.
First Grade Teacher
Jun, 2016 - Feb, 2017Athlos Academy of Utah
Created multiple avenues to communicate with parents- weekly newsletter, class website, weekly email updates, and photo sharing app. Delivered one-on-one remedial instruction for struggling readers and writers. Served on school’s Team Leadership Cohort to support colleagues.
Kindergarten Teacher
Aug, 2015 - Jun, 2016Hawthorn Academy- West Jordan
Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions. Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children’s literature from cultures around the world. Created and implemented kindergarten skills assessment to be used three times a year, school-wide. Developed targeted kindergarten tutoring program for students before and after school
Fifth-Grade Teacher
Aug, 2012 - May, 2015Cottonwood Elementary
Implemented many formative and summative assessments to access students’ prior knowledge in order to differentiate instruction. Assessed 5th-grade students’ persuasive writing district assessment. Developed 5th-grade social studies curriculum for the Millard District according to state standards and 21st-century skills. Created targeted tutoring programs around study skills, essay writing, elementary math, etc.
Third/ Fourth grade Teacher
Aug, 2011 - Jun, 2012Saint Sophia Hellenic Orthodox school
Collaborated on a school level to provide consistency for students. Integrated various core subjects into each lesson plan. Developed third and fourth-grade curriculum according to state standards and 21st-century skills. Assisted students with learning disabilities to succeed in the regular classroom through modification and accommodations. Provided after school tutoring for students preschool through sixth grade
Education
Early Childhood Education
Aug, 2007 - May, 2011Utah State University
Elementary Education
Aug, 2007 - May, 2011Utah State University
Certifications
Teaching Certificate
Aug, 2015Utah Department of Education
preK-8th grade
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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