Talented Educational Leader offering 19 years of education experience. Resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies to support and mentor new teachers.
Hi, I’m
Laura Keilholtz
Educator
Waynesboro,PA
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Washington County Public Schools
Assistant Principal
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Participated in professional learning to lead staff in study of Science of Reading.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Frederick County Public Schools
Teacher Specialist, Classroom Teacher
08.2004 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Taught MSDE courses to adult learners
- Collaborated with non-tenured teachers to provide coaching and feedback
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Provided coaching as PDS mentor
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Planned lessons, activities and tasks to cover all required course material.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Hood CollegeFrederick, MD
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
05.2010
University Overview
Mount St Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg, MD
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
05.2004
University Overview
Catoctin High SchoolThurmont, MD
High School Diploma
06.1999
University Overview
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organizational Leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Mentoring
- Curriculum Development
- Program Management
Certification
- Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate in Elementary and Middle School Education
- Administrator I and II Certification
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Washington County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Teacher Specialist, Classroom Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2018
Hood College
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
Mount St Mary's University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
Catoctin High School
High School Diploma
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