Laura Kincaid
North Port,Florida
Summary
Kindergarten teacher with 13 years of experience leading standards-based instruction, classroom routines, and behavior support in early learning settings. Builds a safe, inclusive classroom community while partnering with families and colleagues to support student growth, daily progress, and positive transitions.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Sarasota County Schools
Venice, FL
07.2014 - Current
- - Facilitated kindergarten instruction in Kindergarten classroom using standards-based lessons; fostering a positive learning climate and strong classroom community.
- Taught reading, math, science, and social studies through guided instruction.
- Managed classroom routines, behavior expectations, and daily transitions.
- Assessed student progress using district tools and informal observations.
- Planned standards-based lessons for kindergarten learners in Sarasota County district classrooms.
- - Oversaw classroom behavior, guided conflict resolution, and documented academic and behavioral progress to support student development.
- - Collaborated with colleagues and families to enhance student success and contributed to schoolwide initiatives through participation in Run Club, SAC committee, and PBIS committee.
- Received the Teacher of the Year award for Taylor Ranch Elementary.
Substitute Teacher
Sarasota County Schools
02.2005 - 08.2013
- Managed and taught in several classrooms on a revolving basis as a substitute teacher. Also filled two long-term substitute positions including lesson planning, teaching, grading, documentation, and parent/administrator conferencing.
Pre-School Teacher
First Baptist Church of Altavista
Campbell County Schools
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Taught in a pre-school learning environment at a private church-based school in Altavista, Virginia, which required a personal touch with children and parents.
Assistant Branch Manager
First National Bank of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
- Responsible largely for the daily running of the transactions floor as well as coordinating small loans and scheduling / documentation of funds (Federal Reserve Reports, daily branch balances, etc.).
Education
BACHELORS - GERONTOLOGY
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, NC09-2026
Bachelors degree - Sociology / Education/Child Psychology
09-2026
Education Degree Early Childhood
SCF
Venice, FLSkills
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
- Classroom Management
- Teaching
- Behavior Management
- TRAINING
- Tutoring
- DOCUMENTATION
- Curriculum Development
- Childcare
- Autism Experience
- I have training and experience at several levels of education that will serve me well in the positions that I will apply for These range from pre-kindergarten to ESE classroom positions As such, I have developed the ability to be dynamic and positive in a learning environment that can be quite challenging and unique
- I am strong in organizational skills and time management, as well as written, verbal, and electronic communications and documentation However, my strongest attribute is my ability to deal with, and when necessary de-escalate, stabilize, or redirect the learning environment during stressful situations that many young learners find themselves in every day behaviorally and academically
Personal Information
Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Affiliations
- Team leader experience, help start Run Club, SAC, PBIS committee
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Sarasota County Schools
07.2014 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Sarasota County Schools
02.2005 - 08.2013
Pre-School Teacher
First Baptist Church of Altavista
01.2004 - 06.2005
Assistant Branch Manager
First National Bank of Wyoming
BACHELORS - GERONTOLOGY
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelors degree - Sociology / Education/Child Psychology
Education Degree Early Childhood
SCF