Laura Gavin
Jefferson,Georgia
Summary
Qualified Language Arts teacher with over 20 years of experience excelling in lesson planning with the required curriculum, who is committed to continuous professional growth to support student development and achievement through creative inclusive learning environments that encourage student participation and foster community.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Language Arts Teacher
Osborne Middle School
Hoschton, Georgia
07.2007 - Current
- Taught 7th grade Language Arts
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate new curriculum standards and developed lessons that enhanced student engagement.
- Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Language Arts.
- Implemented technology resources to support language arts learning objectives.
- Maintained school-wide expectations, and utilized PBIS disciplinary methods to foster a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated Language Arts AAP using differentiated instruction to support at risk students
Language Arts Teacher
Berkmar Middle School
Lilburn, Georgia
07.2004 - 05.2007
- Taught 7th grade Language Arts
- Collaborated with CLT to design common lessons and assessments, scaffolding instruction to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated Language Arts AAP using differentiated instruction to support at-risk students.
Education
Master of Education plus Certification - English Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and European History
University of South Florida
Sarasota, FL06.1991
Skills
- lesson planning
- writing instruction
- team collaboration
- assessment strategies
- differentiated instruction
- effective communication
Certification
• English (6-12)
• History (6-12)
• Social Science (4-8)
• History (6-12)
• Social Science (4-8)
Leadership Experience
- CLT Leader 7th LA 2025-current, 2010-2012
- CLT Leader 6th LA 2022-2025
- Gwinnett Writes Team Lead 2024-current
- Gwinnett Writes Assessment Development 2023-2025
- OMS Media Committee 2015-current
- GCPS Language Arts Bootcamp Facilitator 2020-2022
- Grade Level Chair (6th grade) 2017-2018
- GCPS Vision 2016 co-Facilitator 2010
- GCPS Benchmark Development Committee 2004-2005
- OMS Local School Advisement Committee 2004-2005
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year finalist 2025
Timeline
Language Arts Teacher
Osborne Middle School
07.2007 - Current
Language Arts Teacher
Berkmar Middle School
07.2004 - 05.2007
Master of Education plus Certification - English Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and European History
University of South Florida