Laura Caler

Educator

Odessa School District

Odessa, WA

08.2013 - Current

Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
Engaged parents in their children's education by providing regular updates about academic performance and classroom activities.
Conducted individual or small group tutoring sessions as needed for struggling students.
Facilitated discussions with students on current topics related to course material.
Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
Contributed ideas at faculty meetings regarding curriculum design or other initiatives.
Adapted instructional methods according to the changing needs of the school district.
Incorporated cooperative learning strategies into daily instruction whenever possible.
Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.