LAURA Feher
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges in an academic environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering sound relationships with students and faculty. Focused on supporting team inclusiveness, and achieving positive results related to student success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Learning Specialist/Advisor
Ursuline Academy
New Orleans, LA
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted individual and small group support sessions for students with academic challenges, ages K-12
- Developed and implemented 504 and IEP for students with ADHD, ASD, learning differences, and ESL needs.
- Monitored socio-emotional group sessions to support student well-being.
- Coordinated small group sessions on time management, study skills, and test-taking strategies.
- Presented college readiness workshops for students preparing for higher education.
- Provided classroom observations and feedback to enhance teacher effectiveness with struggling students.
Academic Learning Specialist/College Prep Advisor
Louise S. McGehee School
New Orleans, LA
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented 504, 508, and independent academic plans for students with learning differences.
- Facilitated in-person and virtual academic support sessions as an advisory leader.
- Advised high school students (grades 9-12) on college preparatory pathways.
- Collaborated with psychologists to interpret psycho-educational evaluations accurately.
- Conducted workshops on college readiness, including essay writing and course planning.
- Prepared students for SAT and ACT tests with accommodations.
- Coordinated disability services scholarship opportunities for college-bound students.
ESL/TOEFL Instructor
Southern States University
San Diego, CA
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed comprehensive ESL curriculum for reading, writing, listening, and oral comprehension.
- Advised child and adult learners on academic pathways and resources.
- Instructed TOEFL preparation courses to equip students for American university admission.
- Presented college planning workshops tailored for students with learning differences.
Language Learning Director
Walt Disney, Disney English Schools
Shanghai, China
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Supervised academic staff, enhancing performance of foreign and local teachers.
- Coordinated teacher training for specialized ESL curriculum implementation for early childhood and elementary age programs.
- Led ESL instruction, focusing on strategies for students with ADHD, ages 2-6.
- Organized academic meetings, parent workshops, and marketing events to promote programs.
- Facilitated TOEFL test preparation sessions for high school students and their parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of San Diego
San DiegoGraduate Certificate - Educational Leadership and Management
Concordia University
Portland, ORTEFL-C Certificate - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Columbia University
New York (City), NYSkills
- IEP compliance expertise
- Educational assessments
- Disability services coordination
- SAT/ACT preparation
- Workshop facilitation
- Teacher assistance and support
- Educational support services
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Individual instruction methods
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Time management strategies
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Self-direction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Academic Learning Specialist/Advisor
Ursuline Academy
08.2022 - Current
Academic Learning Specialist/College Prep Advisor
Louise S. McGehee School
08.2015 - 07.2022
ESL/TOEFL Instructor
Southern States University
06.2014 - 07.2015
Language Learning Director
Walt Disney, Disney English Schools
08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of San Diego
Graduate Certificate - Educational Leadership and Management
Concordia University
TEFL-C Certificate - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Columbia University