Kayla Laufenberg
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development with experience guiding students utilizing proven teaching methods. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children. Experienced in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Ed Associate
Urbandale Schools
Urbandale, IA
10.2023 - Current
- Provide one-on-one instruction to students with special needs in a variety of academic and functional areas.
- Manage class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Implement positive reinforcement systems to encourage appropriate behavior among students with disabilities.
- Adhere to all federal laws pertaining to the rights of individuals with disabilities such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Review and report on IEP progress.
Shift Leader
Chad's Pizza
Cedar Falls , Iowa
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided excellent customer service through listening to customers needs and communicating with other employees in order to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Proven leader trusted to train new employees on procedures and policies by display leadership skills in an outgoing and friendly manner.
- Dependable, reliable and trustworthy
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others with my positive attitude and outgoing and friendly personality.
Orchard Hill Elementary School Student Teacher
Cedar Falls School District
Waterloo, Iowa
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Developed lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum.
- Provided classroom materials and visual aids. Observed and answered questions during work time and graded assignments.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning methods for math, reading and writing.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls05.2023
Skills
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Special Needs
- Curriculum Implementation
- Technology Integration
- Motivating Students
- Parent and Student Communication
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Collaborate with team members
Certification
- Teaching License
- Substitute Teaching License
Timeline
Special Ed Associate
Urbandale Schools
10.2023 - Current
Orchard Hill Elementary School Student Teacher
Cedar Falls School District
01.2023 - 05.2023
Shift Leader
Chad's Pizza
10.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Northern Iowa
- Teaching License
- Substitute Teaching License
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