Laura Berger
Washington,DC
Summary
Committed and engaging professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Outgoing personality with a remarkable history of professional relationships with students and faculty members. Masterful at adapting to different classroom settings and subjects. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student needs or subject matter. Hardworking and fair professional talented at assessing and monitoring student progress and developing instructional plans to help individuals succeed at personal and academic levels.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
38
38
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD
09.2016 - Current
- Facilitated traditional, online and hands-on training for over 500 students to promote effective, tailored learning.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Managed development of STAR reading program for use in expansion of curriculum delivery options for entry-level students.
- Aided in migration of technological options and course materials for Math and Language Arts to add better functionality for students and faculty members.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
Academic Tutor
Available Tutors, LLC
Upper Marlboro, MD
01.2012 - 09.2019
- Worked with up to 20 students in home environments to provide educational support.
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing study habits and exam strategies.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
GED Instructor
Baltimore County Public School System
Towson, MD
10.2007 - 05.2010
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom instruction in Math and Language Arts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Educated program participants on writing professional documents.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Monitored each student's progress.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
ABE/GED Instructor
Community College Of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Writing.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Advised students on progress toward graduation and career decisions.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate scores and attendance information.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
GED Instructor
South Baltimore Learning Center
Baltimore, MD
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Attended community and campus events.
- Handled admissions and attendance reports for over 50 students.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Education
Doctor of Ministry -
Jubilee International Institute
Powell, TN 10.2020 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD 06.1994 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Spanish
Mount Saint Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD 09.1988 - 05.2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Assessments and evaluation
- Technology integration
- Online instruction
- Adult Education
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized support
- Online learning tools
- Records management
- Academic advisement
Certification
- Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training - June 2022
- TESOL, International Open Academy - December 2020
Timeline
Doctor of Ministry -
Jubilee International Institute
10.2020 - 07.2022
Adjunct Faculty Member
Prince George's Community College
09.2016 - Current
Academic Tutor
Available Tutors, LLC
01.2012 - 09.2019
GED Instructor
Baltimore County Public School System
10.2007 - 05.2010
ABE/GED Instructor
Community College Of Baltimore County
03.2006 - 11.2008
GED Instructor
South Baltimore Learning Center
01.2006 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Bowie State University
06.1994 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Spanish
Mount Saint Mary's University
09.1988 - 05.2022
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