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Laura Di Bonaventura

Katy,TX

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-K Bilingual Teacher

Katy ISD
Katy, USA
07.2023 - Current
  • Planned and delivered differentiated lessons catered to various learning styles and abilities of Pre-K students, focusing on English language development for all learners, including those with special needs.
  • Fostered a classroom where students felt safe, encouraged, independent, and excited to learn and grow.
  • Regularly assessed progress and adjusted instruction to ensure continued growth.
  • Built meaningful connections with students, understanding their unique strengths and needs.
  • Collaborated closely with parents, offering support and strategies to reinforce learning at home.

Student Teacher

Peter McElwain Elementary School
Katy, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials learned to meet the needs of Kindergarten students'
  • Implemented lesson plans for all academic areas based on Common Core curriculum
  • Collaborated with coworkers to develop lesson plans.
  • Individualized lessons according to students’ interests, strengths, and needs.

Tutor

Private Family
Katy, TX
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provided personalized tutoring for a 9-year-old, focusing on subjects such as math, reading, and writing to support academic growth.
  • Assisted with homework, strengthened study skills, and encouraged independent learning.
  • Offered age-appropriate educational activities for a 4-year-old to develop early literacy, numeracy, and cognitive skills.
  • Fostered a positive, nurturing environment for both children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Managed daily care routines, including meals, playtime, and ensuring safety at all times.

Volunteer- Teaching English

Inernational Volunteer HQ
Antigua, Guatemala
03.2020 - 03.2020
  • Taught English to underprivileged Guatemalan Natives ranging from 4-42 years old to give them a greater opportunity to thrive in their future professions or career.
  • Created workshops, games, and lessons for the afterschool program to enrich student learning
  • Hiked 25 minutes to arrive to Mounts of Grace where I would be greeted by the students with a big smile and motivation to learn
  • Experienced and witnessed the excitement of the younger students watering trees they had previously planted in different locations of the mountain, which altered my life perspective and priorities
  • Met another volunteer that guided me through teaching and gave me feedback

Teaching Volunteer

Breakthrough
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Tutored 6th grade students to reinforce skills and materials learned during their summer in Breakthrough to ensure retention of knowledge.
  • Taught students’ new skills in grammar and communication techniques to help them improve their communication through writing.

Teaching Fellow

Breakthrough
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Planned a learning curriculum for underprivileged 6th grade students to help them excel in their upcoming English courses
  • Taught students in elective courses such as Strength and Conditioning, Creative Writing, and Art to further student interest and hobbies beyond core subjects
  • Fostered a positive environment for both students and teachers by forming meaningful connections through songs, dances, competitions, and deep conversations
  • Received mentoring and guidance from a certified Texas teacher who helped me improve my teaching skills and communication with students

Education

Bachelor of Science - Teaching And Learning EC-6

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2023

Skills

  • Languages: English and Spanish
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
  • Peer collaboration
  • Continuous improvement
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • 160 Pedagogy and Profession Responsibilities EC-12.
  • 291 Core Subjects EC-6
  • 293 Science of Teaching Reading
  • 164 Bilingual Education Supplemental SPANISH

Timeline

Pre-K Bilingual Teacher

Katy ISD
07.2023 - Current

Student Teacher

Peter McElwain Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Tutor

Private Family
06.2020 - 06.2022

Volunteer- Teaching English

Inernational Volunteer HQ
03.2020 - 03.2020

Teaching Volunteer

Breakthrough
08.2019 - 03.2020

Teaching Fellow

Breakthrough
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Teaching And Learning EC-6

University of Houston

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