Laura Baker
Columbia,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Lighthouse Baptist Academy, I excel in classroom management and motivating students, enhancing engagement and educational outcomes. My expertise in curriculum implementation and critical thinking has fostered supportive learning environments. I am a compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. I am equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. I am an academic facilitator and motivational coach who is competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team, well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - Music
Self-employeed
09.1991 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Secretary to the Pastor
Family Baptist Church
09.2013 - 09.2024
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness.
- Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
- Provided comprehensive support to new staff, facilitating faster integration into team.
Teacher - Ancient History and English Grammar 7-12
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
09.1996 - 05.2002
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Education - Education Administration
Hyles-Anderson College
Crown Point, IN05-1990
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Hyles-Anderson College
Crown Point, IN05-1988
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Student rapport
- Student Records Management
Timeline
Secretary to the Pastor
Family Baptist Church
09.2013 - 09.2024
Teacher - Ancient History and English Grammar 7-12
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
09.1996 - 05.2002
Teacher - Music
Self-employeed
09.1991 - Current
Master of Education - Education Administration
Hyles-Anderson College
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Hyles-Anderson College
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