Laura Enger
Sarasota,USA
Summary
Experienced Special Educator skilled in developing individualized education plans and promoting inclusive learning environments. Improved student outcomes through data-driven analysis and effective behavior management. Dedicated Mentor Manager leveraging strong communication and problem-solving abilities to enhance team productivity and nurture mentor-mentee relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Gecko's Grill and Pub
Sarasota, USA
04.2022 - Current
- Deliver excellent customer service to achieve high levels of guest satisfaction.
- Foster teamwork to create a fun and comfortable dining atmosphere for guests.
- Ensure operational efficiency through collaboration with restaurant staff members.
Mentor Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast
Sarasota, USA
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with all mentees, fostering a supportive and positive environment.
- Guide mentors in establishing effective communication with mentees.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance program visibility and secure additional resources.
- Supported volunteers in resolving challenges within mentoring relationships, promoting positive experiences for mentees.
- Maintained detailed records of mentor-mentee interactions, tracking activities, safety concerns, and progress on academic and social goals.
- Facilitated mentorship matches between volunteers and youth participants.
- Collaborate with local organizations to enhance program visibility and support.
- Assist and facilitate planning for programs providing personal, educational and social development.
ESE/General Education Teacher
Fruitville Elementary
Sarasota, USA
08.2013 - 01.2022
- Developed targeted interventions for struggling learners, leveraging progress monitoring data to enhance student outcomes.
- Delivered tailored instruction aligned with student IEP goals and monitored progress regularly.
- Utilized Florida Standards to guide instruction for grades K-5 across diverse learning needs.
- Communicated with parents about academic and behavioral progress, fostering collaborative support network for student success.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents regarding academic and behavioral progress.
- Maintained ongoing communication with parents about academic and behavioral progress to enhance student engagement.
- Attended MTSS meetings to analyze data and contribute to IEP development based on outcomes.
- Established positive behavior management plans tailored to individual needs, contributing to improved student outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLBachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Customer service
- Team building
- Case coordination
- Goal planning
- Data analysis
- Progress monitoring
- Collaborative teaching
- Differentiated instruction
- Inclusive education
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Empathy development
- Youth engagement
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- ESE K-12
- Elementary Education Pre-K-3
- Elementary Education K-6
- ESOL Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
Mentor Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast
07.2025 - 07.2026
Server/Bartender
Gecko's Grill and Pub
04.2022 - Current
ESE/General Education Teacher
Fruitville Elementary
08.2013 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Florida