Dr. Laura P. Tomko
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate educator working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
English Instructor, Academic Coach
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
07.2020 - Current
- Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions for English 4 Honors (senior-level course), Advanced Placement Literature and Composition (college-level course), English 2 Honors (sophomore-level course), and English 3 Honors (junior-level course).
- Instructional Coach, Developed Professional Development sessions and worked with teachers to improve pedagogy.
- Created curriculum and taught SAT Boot Camp during summer term for students zoned for Title 1 Schools.
- Created course mapping, assessment design, and curriculum organization as lead teacher.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English literature and other complex texts, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Advised students on crucial academic decisions such as college admission and majors by discussing and identifying interests and strengths.
- Led committee creating school-wide assessments and producing exams used throughout English department.
English Instructor
Santa Fe Catholic High School
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Assisted in 2018 Accreditation process
- Trained colleagues on various learning platforms.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons for English 3 (junior-level course)and English 4 (senior-level course), including test preparation, Contemporary Literature, and Film Studies.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
English Instructor
Ridge Community High School
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons for English 1 and English 1 Honors (freshman-level courses).
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve functional learning environment.
English Instructor
Lake Region High School
12.2013 - 07.2014
- Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments for For English 1 (freshman-level course), English 2 and English 2 Honors (sophomore-level courses).
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Taught English language to below grade level students in Title 1 school setting.
Education
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
Florida Southern College
2023
M.Ed - Curriculum And Instruction
Florida Southern College
2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
Florida Southern College
2002
Skills
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Developing Individualized Lessons
- Evaluate Progress
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Educational Software
- Academic Advice and Counseling
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Curriculum Review and Lesson Preparation
- Monitoring Outcomes
- Academic Presentations
- Interactive Media
- Maintain Records
Certification
- Florida Professional Educator's Certificate, Florida Department of Education - 2015-2025
- Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Training - The College Board - 2022
- Advanced Placement English Language Training - The College Board - 2016
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification - 2023
- Neptune Navigate Cyber Security Certification - 2023
Timeline
English Instructor, Academic Coach
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
07.2020 - Current
English Instructor
Santa Fe Catholic High School
07.2016 - 07.2020
English Instructor
Ridge Community High School
07.2014 - 07.2016
English Instructor
Lake Region High School
12.2013 - 07.2014
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
Florida Southern College
M.Ed - Curriculum And Instruction
Florida Southern College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Florida Southern College
- Florida Professional Educator's Certificate, Florida Department of Education - 2015-2025
- Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Training - The College Board - 2022
- Advanced Placement English Language Training - The College Board - 2016
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification - 2023
- Neptune Navigate Cyber Security Certification - 2023
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