Laura Griffin
South Lyon,MI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing curriculum. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Known for creating dynamic and relevant lesson plans with goal-oriented mindset and commitment to long-term student growth and success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Walled Lake Central High School
Walled Lake, MI
08.1994 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Religious Education Teacher
St. James Catholic Church
Novi, MI
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion
- Maintained student attendance records and monitored student progress
- Conducted small group discussions centered on such topics as ethics, critical thinking, and contemporary moral issues
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.1993
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
White Lake, Michigan06.1989
Skills
- Language Teaching
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Online Teaching
- Learning Assessments
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technological Integration
- Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- World Languages department chair
- Member of the Central High Council
- Member of the Restructuring Committee
- Spanish Club Sponsor
- Giving Tree Club Sponsor
- Class Sponsor
- Trip Coordinator for Spanish and Costa Rica
Timeline
Religious Education Teacher
St. James Catholic Church
09.2016 - 04.2017
Teacher
Walled Lake Central High School
08.1994 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Education
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
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