Lara Peterson
Spout Spring,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist & Teacher
Appomattox County Public Schools
Appomattox, VA
08.1997 - Current
- Developed and implemented reading intervention plans for struggling students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance in order to recommend appropriate instructional modifications..
- Coordinated parent involvement activities designed to promote literacy development at home.
- Utilized data from formative and summative assessments in order to analyze student progress towards meeting learning goals.
- Participated in professional development activities related to best practices in literacy instruction.
Nonprofit Director
Appomattox Literacy & Intervention Project
Spout Spring,, VA
01.2008 - Current
- Developed, implemented and evaluated fundraising campaigns for the non-profit organization.
- Assisted in the development of annual budget and monitored expenditures against approved budget.
- Managed media relations including press releases, interviews, and social media posts.
- Oversaw grant writing process by researching potential funders and preparing grant applications.
Youth Leader
Grace Hills Baptist Church
Appomattox, VA
01.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Planned special events such as fundraisers, mission work, and holiday celebrations.
- Encouraged youth involvement in community service projects which promote civic engagement.
- Organized various outings and activities to promote Christian fellowship.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy And Culture
Longwood University
Farmville, VA12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Family & Child Development
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-1997
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Organized
- Materials Preparation
- Intervention strategies
- Teacher Collaboration
- Assessments understanding
Affiliations
- Spending time with my family.
- Walking
- Reading
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year at Appomattox Primary School 2022
Certification
- Orton Gillingham Trained
- LETRS Trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Leader
Grace Hills Baptist Church
01.2018 - Current
Nonprofit Director
Appomattox Literacy & Intervention Project
01.2008 - Current
Reading Specialist & Teacher
Appomattox County Public Schools
08.1997 - Current
Master of Science - Literacy And Culture
Longwood University
Bachelor of Science - Family & Child Development
Virginia Tech
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