Laura Duncan
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Passionate and creative teacher with valuable years of experience.
Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered cognitive growth and social skills, while effectively assessing students.
Committed to creating nurturing environments that inspire exploration and independent learning.
Successfully guide students to achieve academic milestones.
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects.
Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool/TK Sub Teacher
Newport Mesa School District
Newport Beach, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted in classroom management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Preschool Teacher
Piazza Premier Preschool Staffing
Newport Beach, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social skills.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged exploration and independent learning among preschoolers.
- Assessed student progress through observational techniques and provided tailored feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design engaging activities that promoted teamwork and cooperation among students.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Newport Center United Methodist Preschool
Newport Beach, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
Preschool POD Teacher
Brooke's Home
Corona Del Mar, CA
09.2020 - 06.2022
Mommy and Me Assistant Teacher
St. Andrews Preschool
Newport Beach, CA
09.2016 - 06.2018
Preschool Teacher
Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool
Newport Beach, CA
09.2007 - 01.2012
Preschool Teacher
Christ Church By The Sea
Newport Beach, CA
09.2007 - 06.2008
Press Operator
Gluck Childcare Center
La Jolla, CA
09.2001 - 06.2006
Preschool Teacher
Under The Rainbow
Seal Beach, CA
09.2000 - 06.2001
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Preschool/TK Sub Teacher
Newport Mesa School District
12.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Piazza Premier Preschool Staffing
09.2024 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Newport Center United Methodist Preschool
08.2022 - 06.2023
Preschool POD Teacher
Brooke's Home
09.2020 - 06.2022
Mommy and Me Assistant Teacher
St. Andrews Preschool
09.2016 - 06.2018
Preschool Teacher
Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool
09.2007 - 01.2012
Preschool Teacher
Christ Church By The Sea
09.2007 - 06.2008
Press Operator
Gluck Childcare Center
09.2001 - 06.2006
Preschool Teacher
Under The Rainbow
09.2000 - 06.2001
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Orange Coast College