LAURA HOGE
Alexandria,LA
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Highly motivated, resourceful, and versatile leader with a commitment to the academic and social development of every student. Knowledgeable about best practices in student counseling, educational planning and career preparedness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Counselor
Rapides Parish School Board
07.2022 - Current
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
7th Grade Math Teacher
Pineville Junior High School - Rapides Parish
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Use positive behavior support techniques as motivator for improving conduct and encouraging participation.
- Expand range of learning through whole class, individual and small group instruction, and cooperative education.
- Create stimulating math learning centers utilizing various manipulatives.
- Evaluate student progress and support recommendations for further student development.
- Collaborated with faculty to implement after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Assistant Principal
Pineville Junior High
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development and to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee insights.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
Lead Teacher
Pineville Junior High School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Administrative support to two grade level teams, one 7th grade team and one 8th grade team.
- 504 Coordinator
- Facilitate PLC meetings, specifically math department.
- Conduct walk-throughs and TAP evaluations.
- Assist in leading professional development to faculty.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Monitor, evaluate, and present school-wide progress of students in areas of attendance, behavior, reading achievement, and academic proficiency.
- Coordinated Horizons Week each semester for school.
7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
7th Grade Math Teacher
Prairieville Middle School
08.2008 - 08.2013
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA2017
Completed Alternative Certification -
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA2005
Skills
- Team leadership
- Diverse classroom settings
- Strong collaborator
- Creative learning strategies
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- School Administration
- Scheduling
- Individual Student Counseling
Certification
EDL 1 604647
Teaching Certificate Level 3 576510
Teacher Leader Endorsement
Mentor Teacher Endorsement
Mental Health First Aid
Additional Information
Professional References
Stephanie Edwards - stephanie.edwards@rpsb.us - (318) 446-7046
Raquel Bordelon - raquel.bordelon@rpsb.us - (318) 542-1982
Jeff Hickman - jeff.hickman@rpsb.us - (318) 776-9371
Timeline
High School Counselor
Rapides Parish School Board
07.2022 - Current
7th Grade Math Teacher
Pineville Junior High School - Rapides Parish
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Pineville Junior High
07.2018 - 07.2021
Lead Teacher
Pineville Junior High School
08.2017 - 06.2018
7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
08.2013 - 06.2017
7th Grade Math Teacher
Prairieville Middle School
08.2008 - 08.2013
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana
Completed Alternative Certification -
Louisiana College
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Louisiana College