Laura Howard
Verona,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with experience working with a wide-variety of learners. Confident in ability to create effective, engaging lessons for students with diverse needs and abilities. Passionate about honing on students' strengths to promote growth and learning. Committed to growing professionally and collaboratively with others. Experience in developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans. Striven to advocate for a diverse group of learners from lesson planning to system level changes. Eager to contribute to the achievement of all students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cross Categorical Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District
09.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students with disabilities reach their IEP goals
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
ESL Specialist/District Consultant
Merton Community Schools
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with district administrators to monitor implementation of learning materials and formulate recommendations for next steps
- Implemented employee training programs to improve performance of research-based language instruction
- Improved student learning by defining learning outcomes and analyzing performance data through co-planning with general educators
EL Teacher
Marshall School District
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
- Promoted cultural awareness within the classroom by incorporating diverse texts, media, and perspectives into course content.
- Provided support for English language learners by adapting instructional materials and employing targeted teaching strategies designed to enhance comprehension.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices in EL instruction, contributing to their professional growth and overall program success.
Education
Cross Categorical Licensure -
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Edgewood College
Madison, WI12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Spanish
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2012
Skills
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Child Development
- Fluent in Spanish
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Online Teaching
Additional Information
American Family Children's Hospital School- Volunteer Experience (Fall 2019-Spring 2022)
- Designed lessons accessible to students with complex needs
- Facilitated conversations and built relationships with families, medical providers, and school-based teams to advocate for the students' educational growth
Timeline
Cross Categorical Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District
09.2022 - Current
ESL Specialist/District Consultant
Merton Community Schools
10.2019 - 09.2022
EL Teacher
Marshall School District
08.2012 - 06.2019
Cross Categorical Licensure -
Viterbo University
Master of Arts - Education
Edgewood College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Spanish
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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