Laura Hoge
Silverhill,AL
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with over 18 years of success in teaching, school counseling, instructional leadership, and administration. Expertise in cultivating positive school cultures, enhancing student achievement, and supporting teacher development while creating systems that foster academic, social, and behavioral success for all students. Currently serving as Lead High School Counselor at Robertsdale High School, providing strategic leadership in counseling services, graduation planning, college and career readiness initiatives, and collaborative school improvement efforts. Former Assistant Principal with a strong background in staff supervision, data analysis, professional development, scheduling, and student services; dedicated to building robust relationships with students, families, faculty, and community stakeholders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead High School Counselor
Robertsdale High School, Baldwin County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Lead and coordinate the comprehensive school counseling program for a large high school, ensuring alignment with district and state goals.
- Supervise counseling department operations and facilitate collaboration among staff to support student-centered initiatives.
- Coordinate critical academic milestones, including graduation audits, transcript reviews, credit recovery, and dual enrollment.
- Analyze data regarding academic performance, attendance, and graduation to develop targeted interventions.
- Facilitate college and career readiness through FAFSA completion efforts, scholarship programs, and transition planning.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with administrators, teachers, parents, and community organizations to advocate for student equity and success.
High School Counselor
Rapides Parish School Board
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Crisis Management: Managed student crisis situations, supported developmental milestones, and coordinated critical outside service referrals.
- Academic Alignment: Designed student schedules tailored to individual strengths and long-term goals for college preparatory and technical pathways.
- Admissions & Financial Aid: Guided students through admissions applications and scholarship acquisition for state, private, and vocational schools.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintained proactive communication with parents regarding applications, testing requirements, and deadlines.
- Career Readiness: Planned and executed career presentations, work experience programs, and professional workshops.
- Data & Records: Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate student capabilities and coordinated secure record transfers to external institutions.
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
08.2008 - 06.2022
- Targeted Instruction: Delivered rigorous math instruction utilizing multimedia technology and manipulatives to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Differentiated Learning: Implemented differentiated strategies for whole-class, small-group, and individual cooperative learning.
- Behavior Management: Applied positive behavior support techniques to boost classroom engagement and student conduct.
- Academic Intervention: Partnered with faculty to design and execute an after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Community Engagement: Built strong communication networks with parents to ensure holistic student support.
- Increased student achievement by developing engaging lessons focused on critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Collaborated in PLCs to align instruction and analyze student outcomes.
Assistant Principal & Lead Teacher
Pineville Junior High School
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Supervised and evaluated certified and support staff through classroom observations and coaching.
- Led Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and facilitated professional development to drive instructional improvement.
- Coordinated master scheduling, student registration, and school-wide behavioral initiatives.
- Served as 504 Coordinator, ensuring compliance and stakeholder collaboration.
- Monitored attendance and achievement data to implement student-focused interventions.
- Collaborated with parents and community stakeholders to support student needs and initiatives.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing apositive, high-expectation academic environment.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA08.2017
Alternative Certification - undefined
Louisiana College
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Louisiana College
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- School Improvement Planning
- Collaborative Team Leadership
- Teacher Evaluation & Coaching
- MTSS/RTI, 504 Coordination
- School Counseling Leadership
- Crisis Response
- Data Analysis
- Master Scheduling
- Professional Development
- Family & Community Engagement
Certification
- Alabama Class A Educational Administrator
- Alabama Class B Professional Educator Certificate (Middle School Mathematics and Secondary Mathematics)
- Louisiana Educational Leadership Level 1
- Louisiana Level 3 Teaching Certificate
- Louisiana Teacher Leader Endorsement
- Louisiana Mentor Teacher Endorsement
- Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Lead High School Counselor
Robertsdale High School, Baldwin County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
High School Counselor
Rapides Parish School Board
07.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Principal & Lead Teacher
Pineville Junior High School
07.2017 - 07.2021
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
08.2008 - 06.2022
Alternative Certification - undefined
Louisiana College
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Louisiana College
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana At Lafayette