Laurie Barrett
Alexander City,AL
Summary
Dedicated Gifted Specialist possessing expertise in classroom management, curriculum design and development and differentiated instruction. Enthusiastic educator skillful in designing challenging and enriching activities for students. Commended for flexible teaching style and willingness to work beyond call of duty.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Gifted Education Specialist
Alexander City Schools
Alexander City, AL
08.2006 - Current
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Used PowerSchool to maintain proper documentation of student files, portfolios and records.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Facilitated Second Grade Child Find (taught 6 lessons, administered NNAT3)
Drama Teacher
Shoreline School District
Shoreline, WA
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Choreographed for evening performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Drama Teacher & Dance Teacher
Bellevue School District
Bellevue, WA
03.2004 - 05.2004
- Facilitated students in creating, directing & producing an evening show.
Education
Master in Teaching - Elementary Education
City University
Bellevue, WA05.2010
Skills
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Learning Modalities
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Timeline
Gifted Education Specialist
Alexander City Schools
08.2006 - Current
Drama Teacher
Shoreline School District
08.2005 - 05.2006
Drama Teacher & Dance Teacher
Bellevue School District
03.2004 - 05.2004
Master in Teaching - Elementary Education
City University
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