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Laura Baker

Fredericksburg

Summary

Experienced with developing and implementing instructional strategies that improve teaching effectiveness. Utilizes data-driven approaches to assess and address educational needs. Track record of fostering professional growth among educators through consistent support and guidance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Coach

Alexandria City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.

Instructional Advisor

Hanover Research
01.2021 - Current
  • Analyze data and research current trends and best practices in education to create and present ready-to-implement resources and reports, in K12 mathematics and other areas, for state, district, and school-level leaders.
  • Produce and facilitate in-person, online, and hybrid advisory workshops on program evaluation, strategic planning, action planning, and equity for state and district-level education leaders.
  • Develop and monitor the creation of online professional development courses for teachers, administrators, and school board members for K12 mathematics and other areas.

Mathematics Specialist and Lead

Stafford County Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Created and facilitated professional development for middle school math teachers.
  • Developed curriculum materials that aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, using data to inform instructional decisions and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.

Mathematics Teacher

Stafford County Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering Math 6, 7, 8 and Algebra topics.
  • Analyzed student data to make decisions on how to proceed with instruction and intervention.
  • Used the Plan-Do-Evaluate cycle to implement and monitor research-based practices.

Education

Ph.D. - Leadership, Policy, and Change

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2020

M.Ed. - Middle Childhood Education, Mathematics

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
01.2021

B.S. - Middle Childhood Education, Mathematics and Social Studies

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
01.2008

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem-Solver
  • Report Writer
  • Organized Mindset
  • Strategic Planning
  • Action Planning
  • Program Evaluation
  • Instructional planning skills
  • Teaching strategies
  • Collaborative learning

Certification

Virginia Professional Teaching License, 2021-2031, English (6-8), Mathematics (6-8), Social Studies (6-8), Algebra 1, Mathematics Specialist

Timeline

Instructional Coach

Alexandria City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

Instructional Advisor

Hanover Research
01.2021 - Current

Mathematics Specialist and Lead

Stafford County Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2021

Mathematics Teacher

Stafford County Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2018

Ph.D. - Leadership, Policy, and Change

Walden University

M.Ed. - Middle Childhood Education, Mathematics

University of Cincinnati

B.S. - Middle Childhood Education, Mathematics and Social Studies

University of Cincinnati

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