Laura Gokey
Livingston ISD
Livingston,TX
17
years of professional experience
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.
Work History
CTE-Education and Training Teacher
6 Years 1 Month- 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
1 Year 9 Months- 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
1 Year 4 Months- 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
3 Months- 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
10 Months- 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
2 Years 10 Months- 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
5 Years 6 Months- 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
Master of Education - Advanced Literacy Instruction
Bachelor of Science - Education
High School Diploma
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
2020.08 - CurrentRead More
4th Grade Reading/4th Grade Reading/Social Studies Teacher
Livingston ISD
2018.08 - 2020.05Read More
4th & 5th Grade RELA Teacher
Woodville ISD
2017.01 - 2018.05Read More
Guest Teacher
Humble ISD
2016.09 - 2016.12Read More
7th Grade RELA Teacher
Humble ISD
2015.08 - 2016.06Read More
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade RELA Teacher
New Caney ISD
2012.08 - 2015.06Read More
6th Grade ESL Teacher
Galena Park ISD
2006.12 - 2012.06Read More
Regent University
Ph.D. from Curriculum And Instruction
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Concordia University Texas
Master of Education from Advanced Literacy Instruction
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Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science from Education
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Dickinson High School
High School Diploma
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