Lara Jacobs
Educator
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Accomplished at lesson planning, testing, data analysis and educational activities. Quickly learns and applies principles to develop comprehensive education continuum. Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of parents and students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher K-3
Goleta Union School District
08.2011 - Current
- Analyzing grade level data to identify student growth opportunities and best pedagogical practices.
- Providing professional development at district PD's and staff meeting.
- Assessing student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Grade level lead in multiple grades promoting advances in: effective communication, collaboration, PLC process and student growth.
- Establishing new ways to nurture diverse views among students, families, and staff.
- Conducting small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developing strong relationships with parents through regular communication.
- Implementing behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation.
- Creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhancing learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students and provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborating with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress
Parish Council Chair
Saint Athanasius Church
08.2022 - Current
- Maintaining impartiality and objectivity during meetings and collaborative decision-making to foster problem solving while making challenging decisions.
- Planning and overseeing meetings in accordance with governing documents and guidelines.
- Professionally communicating with church members, staff and community members regarding agenda items, decisions made, allocated money and payments.
- Effectively communicating with church members, staff and community members to ensure all projects are completed, budget resources are allocated equitably, and consistent with proposed budgets.
- Bringing together parish council members with different ideologies and building new relationships to best accomplish the council's mission.
Education
Masters In Education - Education
UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA 06.2010 - 2011.06
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA 06.2010 - 2011.06
Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology
UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA 09.2008 - 2010.06
Skills
Meeting Facilitation
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Parish Council Chair
Saint Athanasius Church
08.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher K-3
Goleta Union School District
08.2011 - Current
Masters In Education - Education
UCSB
06.2010 - 2011.06
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
UCSB
06.2010 - 2011.06
Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology
UCSB
09.2008 - 2010.06
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