Anna Laura Nagel
Masters in Elementary Education
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in early childhood education and case management, committed to driving transformative change and achieving exceptional outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, adept at navigating evolving challenges and addressing diverse client needs. Skilled in client assessment, resource coordination, and crisis intervention, ensuring tailored support and effective solutions that meet individual circumstances. Steadfast dedication to fostering positive outcomes through reliability and a results-oriented approach prioritizes client well-being above all.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)
Gilbert, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated development of care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to address client needs.
- Oversaw client progress and modified interventions to address changing circumstances.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify resources and support services.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers for optimal outcomes.
Ticket Taker, Security Front Gate
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Gold Canyon, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw ticket validation process to guarantee precise entry for event attendees.
- Provided assistance to patrons with inquiries, fostering a positive and engaging customer experience.
- Streamlined ticket distribution by coordinating with team members to improve procedural efficiency.
- Evaluated crowd movement patterns during events to facilitate safe and organized access at entry points.
- Demonstrated exceptional punctuality, professionalism, and commitment to quality service delivery as a ticket taker, earning consistent positive feedback from supervisors.
- Monitored and directed crowd flow during busy events, prioritizing safety and organization.
- Conducted regular monitoring of guests to uphold safety and security standards, notifying security of any issues encountered.
Teacher Preschool/Kindergarten
Holdeman Elementary
Tempe, AZ
05.2019 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies fostering positive learning environments.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student achievement and well-being.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement in curriculum delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Teacher Kindergarten
Curry Elementary
Tempe, AZ
12.2013 - 05.2019
- Crafted innovative lesson plans that stimulated student creativity and enhanced critical thinking skills.
- Developed tailored instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote student engagement.
- Organized school-wide events that promoted community involvement and enhanced student engagement in learning activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Teacher Kindergarten
Happy Valley East Elementary
Queen Creek, AZ
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster student creativity and critical thinking.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment to enhance student collaboration and communication skills.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Teacher Kindergarten
Imagine East Mesa Elementary
Mesa, AZ
06.2010 - 05.2013
- Implemented individualized instruction methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation tools and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's educational development and address concerns.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
Teacher Kindergarten
Canyon Rim Elementary
Gilbert, AZ
10.2006 - 05.2010
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Led curriculum development initiatives to align educational objectives with state standards and district goals.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Education
Masters in Early Childhood - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01-2010
Bachelor of Elementary Ed. - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Time management
- Case documentation
- Client advocacy
- Home visits and inspections
- Client assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Standard Elementary Education
- K-8 Certificate (2006-2032)
Structured English Immersion
- K-12 Endorsement (2006)
Early Childhood Endorsement
- (2011)
State of Arizona Fingerprint
Clearance Card
- (8-17-2027)
Arizona Highly Qualified
Elementary Teacher
- (2006 – present)
Timeline
Case Manager
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)
06.2025 - Current
Ticket Taker, Security Front Gate
Arizona Renaissance Festival
01.2023 - Current
Teacher Preschool/Kindergarten
Holdeman Elementary
05.2019 - 05.2025
Teacher Kindergarten
Curry Elementary
12.2013 - 05.2019
Teacher Kindergarten
Happy Valley East Elementary
06.2013 - 12.2013
Teacher Kindergarten
Imagine East Mesa Elementary
06.2010 - 05.2013
Teacher Kindergarten
Canyon Rim Elementary
10.2006 - 05.2010
Masters in Early Childhood - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Elementary Ed. - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Case Managment
- 22 week CORE Case Management training State of Arizona
- All required state training
Education Development
- LETRS Training
- LETRS Early Childhood
- Sean Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective Children, Teens, and Adults Training
- Common Core training from ADE
- Write from the Beginning Writing
- Thinking Map Training
- Six Traits of Writing
- Foundation Phonics Training – Kindergarten
- 80 hours of early literacy reading instruction:
- Phonemic awareness
- Phonics
- Fluency
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Successful Student Writing
- Building Classroom Community
- Voyager U Early Reading
- Growing Across the Curriculum
- Science Kit Training:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and delivering effective instruction across various subjects and grade levels, assessing and monitoring student progress, and providing individualized support and intervention.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Train staff in techniques to improve handwriting in kindergarten and 1st graders.
- The development and implementation of curriculum focused on state standards and higher order of thinking in core subjects.
- Implemented “STOMPING WORDS” to teach sight words; overall student average of 161 sight words.
- Implemented the “I Can Read” program. This program works on letter names, sounds, tapping out words, blends, diagraphs, sight words, reading fluency, and comprehension.
- Assessed and analyzed student growth in reading with running records: pre-primer level 5, primer level 6, 1st grade 10, 2nd grade 1, 6th grade 1.
- Developed a monthly homework enrichment calendar and behavior calendar for daily communication for parents.
- Worked with E.L.L. teacher to promote vocabulary and educational enrichment among students.
- Developed “Ticket Stations” in core subjects that are student-paced. Progress monitoring students with the D.I.B.E.L.S:
- - Beginning of year: 6 Strategic, 9 Intensive, 9 Benchmark
- - End of year: 1 Strategic, 1 Intensive, 23 Benchmark
- Developed language enrichment activities to work with strategic and intensive students to reach and/or surpass the D.I.B.E.L.S benchmarks.