Laura Dodds Gromkov
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with a proven track record of fostering student growth and academic excellence. Possessing a Masters in Education Leadership, I am eager to leverage my expertise to support learning initiatives on a broader scale. Through years of experience, I have developed strong interpersonal and instructional skills. My commitment to ongoing professional development and innovative teaching methodologies ensures that I stay current with educational trends and best practices. Additionally, my ability to collaborate and work effectively with colleagues, administrators, and community members allows me to contribute meaningfully to team efforts aimed at improving educational outcomes. Aspiring to extend my impact beyond the classroom, I am eager to apply my leadership abilities to enact positive change at a systemic level, ultimately enhancing student outcomes and educational equity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
Real Estate Agent
Quicksilver Real Estate Group
01.2013 - 03.2022
- Strengthened professional reputation through consistently positive client reviews and referrals from satisfied customers.
- Hosted successful open houses by preparing properties for viewing and effectively showcasing features to potential buyers.
- Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
- Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
Office Manager
Blue Water Dentistry
02.2007 - 11.2013
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLMaster of Arts - Education Leadership
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12.2023
Skills
- Communication
- Organization skills,
- Management/ Leadership skills
- Curriculum Development
- Goal Setting
- Curricula Evaluation
- Financial Leadership
- Professional Development Planning
- Performance Improvement
Certification
- ESOL Certified
- Elementary K-6 Education Certificate
Timeline
Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Quicksilver Real Estate Group
01.2013 - 03.2022
Office Manager
Blue Water Dentistry
02.2007 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of South Florida
Master of Arts - Education Leadership
Saint Leo University