Collin Laughlin
Johnston,IA
Summary
To obtain a teaching position at the elementary level, employing my knowledge of best teaching practices and my background in working with elementary-age children.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Fort Dodge Community Schools
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Enhanced students' reading comprehension by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia.
- Increased student success rates with regular assessments and timely feedback on assignments and performance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to support student progress at home.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students. Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Summer School Classroom Teacher
Johnston Community School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Provide reading instruction to at-risk students K-6
- Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material
- Developed and implemented activities to reinforce learning concepts
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
Child Care Provider
Johnston CSD - Kids Connection (KTC)
06.2015 - 07.2021
- Assist in the supervision and safety of children ages 5 to 12 years of age
- Lead crafts, games, and activities
- Support each child's individual needs
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05.2021
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Child development
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- ISASP Test Proctoring
- FAST Test Proctoring
- Student records management
Professional Development
- Responsive Classroom Conference - Waukee, IA (July 2022)
- BetterLesson Professional Development
Student Teaching Experience
Timber Ridge Elementary - Johnston Iowa
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Abbey Fisher - 5th Grade
- Established classroom procedures and routines
- Taught, modeled, practiced, and observed school-wide PBIS expectations
- Created an environment of leadership through implementation of The Leader in Me
- Planned and prepared daily lesson plans using district curriculum aligned with the Common Core
- Collaborated with colleagues in professional learning communities and professional development
- Accommodated a wide variety of diverse learners
- Used assessment data to inform instruction
- Promoted inclusion of all student backgrounds
- Fostered a pro-friendly classroom environment of community and kindness
Certification
- AEA Bloodborne Pathogens and Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Training
- CPR/First Aid Instructor Certified - American Red Cross
- Trained LeaderInMe Facilitator (3 years)
Practicum Experience
- Karen Acres Elementary - Urbandale, IA
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Erin Baedke - 2nd Grade
- Willard Elementary School - Des Moines, IA
Cooperating Teacher: Ms. Kippen Larson-Gulsvig - 4th Grade
Timeline
5th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Fort Dodge Community Schools
08.2021 - 08.2024
Summer School Classroom Teacher
Johnston Community School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
Child Care Provider
Johnston CSD - Kids Connection (KTC)
06.2015 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
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