Laura LeMay
Pfafftown,NC
Summary
Experienced with creating and implementing dynamic science curricula that stimulate student interest and understanding. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and needs. Track record of maintaining well-managed classroom environment conducive to learning and growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher 7th Grade
WS/FCS Lewisville Middle School
07.2022 - Current
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for future challenges.
- Implemented assessments to gauge student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Created interactive learning activities for fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills among students.
- Organized science fairs and community events to promote student engagement and showcase scientific inquiry.
- Facilitated inquiry-based learning to promote curiosity and encourage scientific exploration.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Science Teacher-7th Grade
WS/FCS Thomas Jefferson Middle School
06.2001 - 07.2022
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities
- High EVVASS scores in science
- Coast trip creation and execution for 7th grade
- Used positive reinforcement methods to redirect poor behavior
- Evaluated students' academic performance, social development and behavior
- Tutoring Experience
- Relationship Building
- Determined lesson objectives and clearly communicated to students
- Use of self created 'LeMayisms' to help reach and teach concepts to diverse learners
- Adhered to district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance and assessment data
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs
- Met with parents/specialists to share perspectives on a child's strengths and weaknesses
- Facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Observed fellow teaching professionals, gathering valuable techniques to use in the classroom
- Employed assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods
Workshop Leader/Tutor
The Learning Loft
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Created/presented successful soft-skills courses based on organizational skills, brain based learning techniques, and nuts and bolts of student academic success
- Academic coach/tutor
- Created summer camp curriculum for science enrichment
Education
Master of Arts - General Studies
UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology/Secondary Education
UNC Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.1991
Skills
- Hands-On Learning
- Standardized Testing
- Tutoring Experience
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Office/Canvas
- Zoom/TEAMS
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Working Collaboratively
- Work Ethic
- Team Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Student support
- Learning style accommodations
- Group and individual instruction
- Organization
- Documentation and reporting
- New teacher training
- Instruction modifications
- Team building
- Differentiated science instruction
- Parent and student communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Progress monitoring
Accomplishments
- WS/FCS Teacher Leader
- WS/FCS Teacher Mentor
- Received WS Foundation Grant for Galapagos Trip
- Received WS Foundation Grant for Iditarod
- Received various classroom grants for weather equipment, Iditarod resources, Outdoor classroom resources.
- Science Department chair
- PLT Chair
- SIT committee
- PTA liaison for 7th grade
Activities
- Executive Board/Member, Alpha Delta Kappa honorary teacher sorority
- Teacher of the Year-Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Attended NCCAT for teaching skills/leadership
Timeline
Science Teacher 7th Grade
WS/FCS Lewisville Middle School
07.2022 - Current
Workshop Leader/Tutor
The Learning Loft
07.2021 - 08.2023
Science Teacher-7th Grade
WS/FCS Thomas Jefferson Middle School
06.2001 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology/Secondary Education
UNC Wilmington
Master of Arts - General Studies
UNC Greensboro
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