Laura Gokey
Livingston,TX
Summary
Seasoned educator offering 18 years experience in elementary, middle, and high school positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, innovated University.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CTE-Education and Training Teacher
Livingston ISD
08.2020 - Current
- Taught specialized subject matter and motivated students to achieve maximum potential.
- Encouraged students to think independently and develop and express original ideas.
- Adapted teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
- Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
4th Grade Reading/4th Grade Reading/Social Studies Teacher
Livingston ISD
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
4th & 5th Grade RELA Teacher
Woodville ISD
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Guest Teacher
Humble ISD
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Instructed up to 44 students individually and in groups as a long-term guest teacher for 2nd grade at Atascocita Springs Elementary.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
- Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities.
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
7th Grade RELA Teacher
Humble ISD
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Developed IEPs with and without BIPs.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
- Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
- Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade RELA Teacher
New Caney ISD
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
- Founding Sponsor of the Keefer Crossing Middle School Winter Guard Club.
- Worked with a variety of students to produce the school yearbook.
- Collaborated with other teachers as the Department Chair.
- Academic UIL Writing Coach for over twenty students.
6th Grade ESL Teacher
Galena Park ISD
12.2006 - 06.2012
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Founding Sponsor of Cobb 6th Grade Campus Yearbook.
Education
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA12.2024
Master of Education - Advanced Literacy Instruction
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX2006
High School Diploma -
Dickinson High School
Dickinson2002
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Decision Making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Dependable and Responsible
- Cultural Awareness
References
Dr. Katie Goldman- Assistant Dean- (757) 352-4314
Dr. Don Finn- Associate Professor of Education- (757) 352-4278
Dr. Laura Wilson- Adjunct Instructor- (281) 352- 7352
Timeline
CTE-Education and Training Teacher
Livingston ISD
08.2020 - Current
4th Grade Reading/4th Grade Reading/Social Studies Teacher
Livingston ISD
08.2018 - 05.2020
4th & 5th Grade RELA Teacher
Woodville ISD
01.2017 - 05.2018
Guest Teacher
Humble ISD
09.2016 - 12.2016
7th Grade RELA Teacher
Humble ISD
08.2015 - 06.2016
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade RELA Teacher
New Caney ISD
08.2012 - 06.2015
6th Grade ESL Teacher
Galena Park ISD
12.2006 - 06.2012
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Regent University
Master of Education - Advanced Literacy Instruction
Concordia University Texas
Bachelor of Science - Education
Sam Houston State University
High School Diploma -
Dickinson High School
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