BETH A. LAUGHBAUM
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Energetic, motivated, and professional teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized, reliable, and proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher - Grade 7
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2018 - Current
- Facilitate language arts and social studies programs for middle level students utilizing project-based learning methods
- Gather and consult documentary evidence to initiate project suggestions for students
- Provide students with instructional tools to research projects/topics, prepare detailed plans, determine materials needed, investigate sources, and complete projects
- Evaluate student submissions to determine accuracy/completeness of information
- Collect and archive documentation on student performance and achievements
- Maintain database of curriculum/lesson plans, student records, tests, projects, etc
- Design and develop effective programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and developmental needs of students
- Actively engage students in the learning process by the use of 'hands-on' learning and thematic studies.
Social Studies Teacher - Grade 6
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2004 - 06.2018
- Facilitate social studies programs for middle level students utilizing project-based learning methods
- Gather and consult documentary evidence to initiate project suggestions for students
- Provide students with instructional tools to research projects/topics, prepare detailed plans, determine materials needed, investigate sources, and complete projects
- Evaluate student submissions to determine accuracy/completeness of information
- Collect and archive documentation on student performance and achievements
- Maintain database of curriculum/lesson plans, student records, tests, projects, etc
- Design and develop effective programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and developmental needs of students
- Actively engage students in the learning process by the use of 'hands-on' learning and thematic studies.
Education
Associate of Arts -
The Ohio State University
Mansfield, OH05.2000
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education -
Ashland University
Ashland, OH05.2002
Master of Science - Education - Learning, Teaching, Curriculum
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO06.2021
Skills
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Creative Instruction Style
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Support
Certification
Iowa, 5 - 12, all Social Sciences
Accomplishments
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education
- Insurance Women of North Central Ohio Academic Scholarship
- Transfer Academic Scholarship
- Ingmand Academic Scholarship
Continuing Education
- Best Practices for Middle Level Educators – Graduate Credit
- What Great Teachers Do Differently – Graduate Credit
- Real Colors – Graduate Credit
- Making the Middle Level the Best It Can Be – Graduate Credit
- Brain-Based Learning
- Integrating Technology Into the Classroom
- Brain Development
- Sexual Harassment
- Teaching Methods
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher - Grade 7
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2018 - Current
Social Studies Teacher - Grade 6
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2004 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts -
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education -
Ashland University
Master of Science - Education - Learning, Teaching, Curriculum
University of Missouri - Columbia
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