Lara Baker

• Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
• Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
• Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
• Facilitated collaboration between parents, teachers, and students to address academic and behavioral issues.
• Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.

• Guide teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
• Assess literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
• Provide planned objectives and instruction for struggling K-3 readers.
• Work closely with District Literacy Coaches to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.

• Initiated and taught 3rd grade to 4th grade loop structure.
• Designed, implemented, and facilitated service leadership group Lady HORNETS for 4th grade girls.
• Partnered with colleagues to create cross-grade level reading, writing, and leadership experience for students.
• Partnered with Hillsdale College student leaders to provide real-world writing and communication experience for students.
• Led Veterans Day community involvement with Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility to immerse students in history and life experience education.
• School Team Memberships:

Hillsdale Community Schools Education Foundation: 2018 to 2020

Council for Instructional Leadership, 3rd/4th grade representative: 2013 to 2020

English Language Arts Committee, 3rd/4th grade representative: 2006 to 2020

School Improvement Team: Gier Elementary - 3 years; Bailey Elementary - 4 years