Laura Dykhuis
Hobart,IN
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong focus on personalized instruction and effective classroom management. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and foster a positive learning environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I Aide
Valparaiso Community Schools
Valparaiso, Indiana
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Managed student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis.
Elementary School Teacher
Portage Township Schools - Saylor Elementary
Portage, IN
02.2020 - Current
- Plan and execute appropriate curriculum to meet state standards
- Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of all learners
- Instruct students individually and in small groups using varying techniques
- Maintain communication with parents and staff regarding student progress
- Help students discover their unique abilities
- Teach students to solve problems independently
Remediation Teacher
Portage Township Schools - Jones Elementary
Portage, IN
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Conduct small flexible groups to reinforce skills in second through fifth grades
- Provide support for classroom teachers
- Provide individualized instruction as needed in math skills
- Report to classroom teachers on students’ progress, goals, and activities
Elementary School Teacher
Griffith Public Schools
Griffith, IN
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Plan and execute appropriate curriculum to meet state standards
- Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of all learners
- Instruct students individually and in small groups using varying techniques
- Utilize 1:1 iPad technology daily to enhance and extend learning activities
- Establish and enforce trauma sensitive behavior programs within the classroom
- Maintain communication with parents and staff regarding student progress
- Help students discover their unique abilities
- Teach students to solve problems independently
- Contribute to school culture and promote interaction within the community
Title One Interventionist
Griffith Public Schools
Griffith, IN
10.2012 - 08.2014
- Effectively utilized research based reading programs to promote and show reader growth - Fountas and Pinnell LLI, Reading A-Z
- Benchmarked and Progress Monitoring of all elementary students using Fountas and Pinnell, AIMSWeb, mClass and Acuity
- Led a third grade after-school Math Facts Club
- Coached Science Bowl Team
- Member of RTI Committee and Literacy Committee
Student Teacher, First Grade
School City Of Hobart
Hobart, IN
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Created standards-based lesson plans
- Taught groups, individuals and whole class lessons
- Use differentiated teaching methods
- Evaluate students using various research based assessment tools
- Participate in parent - teacher conferences
- Implement effective classroom management techniques based on positive reinforcement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN2012
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism And German
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN1995
Skills
- Customized learning strategies
- Effective Classroom management
- Professional development
- Critical thinking skills
- Test preparation
- Problem-solving
- Effectively work with parents and staff
Timeline
Title I Aide
Valparaiso Community Schools
08.2025 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Portage Township Schools - Saylor Elementary
02.2020 - Current
Remediation Teacher
Portage Township Schools - Jones Elementary
01.2020 - 02.2020
Elementary School Teacher
Griffith Public Schools
08.2014 - 10.2019
Title One Interventionist
Griffith Public Schools
10.2012 - 08.2014
Student Teacher, First Grade
School City Of Hobart
01.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University - North Central
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism And German
Indiana University Bloomington