Laurie Thiesfeld
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Innovative teacher bringing 39-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Able to design and create curriculum that includes differentiated instruction to engage students at all levels. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Dedicated, dependable individual that encourages students to put forth their best effort and reach their goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach , United States
2007.08 - Current
- Developed new curriculum to enhance learning for gifted students students.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Served as teacher mentor.
- Mathematics Department chair.
- Algebra Readiness Building Coordinator (tutoring services for students).
- Coordinated Saturday tutoring sessions to enhance student performance on state assessments.
- Designed and implemented performance assessments that correlated to units.
- Provided meaningful differentiated math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required state objectives.
- Used Synergy to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Guest presenter at UVA for differentiated instruction in Mathematics (SIAD) summer institute.
- Career Teacher in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Math Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach , VA
2002.08 - 2007.06
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Instructed four levels of mathematics grades 6-8 and algebra 1.
- District Curriculum Writing and Revision of Objectives.
- Mentored new teachers.
- District representative on textbook adoption for mathematics.
- Algebra Readiness Coordinator (tutoring).
- Math Vertical Team Representative to collaborate on curriculum across grade levels.
- School Planning Council and Principal Advisory Committee examining assessment data and developing strategies to improve student performance.
Teacher
Westside Public Schools
Omaha , NE
1982.12 - 2002.05
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state and national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Participant on Special Education committees to address needs of students.
- Received training by national consultants on writing state assessments to measure student growth.
- Leadership committee coaching teachers for active participation in activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Middle School Education Grades 4 - 9
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE08.1982
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Development
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year (Building) Kemps Landing Magnet School 2014
- Region 2 Gifted Teacher of the Year, State of Virginia 2017
Certification
- Algebra 1 Endorsement 2008 - 2009
- Gifted Education Endorsement 2008 - 2009
Affiliations
- NCTM Member (National Council Teachers of Mathematics) 2017 - 2020
- NEA Member (National Education Association)
- VBEA Member (Virginia Beach Education Association)
- VBEA Representative (2008 - 2009)
- NSCM Member (National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics)
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2007.08 - Current
Math Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2002.08 - 2007.06
Teacher
Westside Public Schools
1982.12 - 2002.05
Bachelor of Arts - Middle School Education Grades 4 - 9
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- Algebra 1 Endorsement 2008 - 2009
- Gifted Education Endorsement 2008 - 2009