Laura G. Sweet
Denham Springs,La.
Summary
Experienced Assistant Director dynamic in managing early childhood operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimizes resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving stakeholder concerns and coordinating diverse teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Baton Rouge Community College
10.2022 - Current
- Care and Development of Young Children Program courses taught: Preschool Methods, Infant-Toddler Curriculum, Preschool Lab, Practicum
- Effectively facilitate lessons to develop next generation of early childhood educators.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Assistant Director
LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool
08.2022 - Current
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive instructional improvements.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system data collection and student information management methods to produce high quality systems to meet licensing expectations and provide ease of access for teachers.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Set aggressive targets for teachers and staff to drive school success and strengthen motivation.
Master Lead Teacher
LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state accountability programs.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Walker Elementary
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Developed data-taking mechanisms and analysis to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
Kindergarten Teacher
Howell Park Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
First Grade Teacher
Howell Park Elementary
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Instructional Coaching
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, La08-2023
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction- Early Intervention
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, La12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, La12.2009
Skills
- Learning management interfaces
- Strategic planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Operations management
- Project management
- Staff development
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Workforce planning
- Data analysis
- Individualized support
Certification
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Instructional Coach, 05/23
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Mentor Teacher, 05/23
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Birth to Kindergarten, 05/23
- Child Development Associate Council Professional Development Specialist, 05/22 - 05/24
- LDOE Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate, 05/22
- Louisiana Pathways Early Learning Center Career Development System FastTrack Trainer Level III, 05/22
- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR, 05/22
- CLASS Observer for Pre-K, 05/22
- CLASS Observer for Toddler, 05/22
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Early Interventionist, 05/21
- Handle With Care- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 05/21
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Early Childhood: PK-3, 05/18
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Elementary Grades 1-5, 05/17
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- K-12 Health and Physical Education, 05/17
Professional Societies
- Louisiana Pathways Early Learning Center Career Development, Master Teacher, 05/22
- National Association for the Education of Young Children, 05/23
- Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children, 05/23
Honorary Societies
- Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators, 05/19, President, 2022-2024 Biennium
- Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators, 05/20, President-Elect, 2020-2022 Biennium
Awards
Excellence Award for CLASS Observation, Fall 20, Livingston Parish Public Schools
References
References provided upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Baton Rouge Community College
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Director
LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool
08.2022 - Current
Master Lead Teacher
LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool
02.2022 - 07.2022
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Walker Elementary
06.2018 - 02.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Howell Park Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2018
First Grade Teacher
Howell Park Elementary
08.2016 - 08.2017
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Instructional Coach, 05/23
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Mentor Teacher, 05/23
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Birth to Kindergarten, 05/23
- Child Development Associate Council Professional Development Specialist, 05/22 - 05/24
- LDOE Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate, 05/22
- Louisiana Pathways Early Learning Center Career Development System FastTrack Trainer Level III, 05/22
- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR, 05/22
- CLASS Observer for Pre-K, 05/22
- CLASS Observer for Toddler, 05/22
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Early Interventionist, 05/21
- Handle With Care- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 05/21
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Early Childhood: PK-3, 05/18
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- Elementary Grades 1-5, 05/17
- LDOE Teaching Certificate- K-12 Health and Physical Education, 05/17
Graduate Certificate - Instructional Coaching
Louisiana State University
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction- Early Intervention
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
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