Judy Lauer
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Experienced educator skilled in curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional alignment. Strong attention to detail and sound judgment, focused on continuous improvement. Analytical leader adept at problem-solving and strategic decision-making.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
University of Iowa Student Teaching Supervisor
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted weekly meetings with student teachers to discuss progress and challenges they faced while teaching.
- Provided guidance regarding state certification requirements, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Monitored attendance records of all assigned student teachers and reported absences when necessary.
- Coached struggling or underperforming students through one-on-one mentoring sessions.
- Provided guidance to student teachers on how to create lesson plans, manage classrooms, and develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained detailed documentation related to the evaluation process of each individual student teacher.
- Met regularly with cooperating educators at partnering schools to discuss progress made by assigned students.
- Supported the implementation of new technologies into the classroom setting.
- Observed student teachers in the classroom and provided feedback on their teaching techniques.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Online Facilitator/Title 1 Reading Intervention
Highland Community School District
Riverside, Iowa
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Half-time K-5 Virtual Educator
- Responsible for taking attendance and ensuring that the students were up to date on their assignments.
- Provided online weekly progress reports to the parents and the school district.
- Graded and provided feedback on daily assignments to the students.
- Half-time K-5 Title 1 Reading Intervention.
- Through individualized tutoring sessions, I successfully utilized the Barton Reading and Spelling Program to enhance the literacy abilities of 5 students in areas such as reading, writing, and spelling.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Highland Community School District
Riverside, IA
08.1991 - 06.2020
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies, as well as new trends in education, by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Integrated technology into daily lesson plans.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student interests, strengths and weaknesses.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Administered standardized tests according to district guidelines and evaluated results for appropriate placement decisions.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary curriculum activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet academic standards.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best teaching practices.
- Organized classroom materials, resources and activities in an efficient manner.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance, progress and achievements.
- Created a safe environment that was conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing regular updates on student performance.
- Maintained a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans for special-needs students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through the use of questioning strategies and problem-solving activities.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Marycrest University
Davenport, IA06.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA06.1991
Skills
- Creates positive learning environments
- Data driven decisions
- Positive classroom management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding organization skills
- Remote learning experience
- Multitasking abilities
- Collaborates with team members
- Compassionate
- Organizational Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Data-driven decision-making
- Instructional Leadership
- Student Engagement
- Teacher Mentoring
- Subject matter expertise
- Attention to Detail
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Parent Meetings
- Problem-Solver
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
University of Iowa Student Teaching Supervisor
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
01.2022 - Current
Online Facilitator/Title 1 Reading Intervention
Highland Community School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Highland Community School District
08.1991 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Education
Marycrest University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Coe College