Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Laura Linn

Montclair,NJ

Summary

Collaborative leader and energetic educator with skills in researching and creating imaginative and engaging lessons in diverse subjects. Adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environment. Organized and dependable to manage multiple priorities to meet goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Myrtle And Morning Glory
05.2015 - Current

Create seasonal container garden design for flower boxes, porches, decks, and business fronts.

Director of Development

ICAP Arts
10.2019 - 08.2021

Volunteer position to help create and raise money for a Girls' Empowerment Summer Camp.

Freelance Writer and Editor

Scholastic, Inc.
01.2006 - 04.2013
  • Researched and wrote new articles appropriate for second grade through ninth grade audiences.
  • Wrote teacher's edition and educational workbooks to compliment elementary and middle school classroom magazines.
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.

Senior Editor Scholastic News Edition 3 and 4

Scholastic, Inc.
10.2000 - 12.2005
  • Researched and wrote news articles for third and fourth grade audience.
  • Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
  • Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
  • Created long-term editorial calendars with due dates and story assignments.
  • Oversaw story pitches, assignments, final revisions and layouts.

Teacher, Second and Fifth Grades

Washington, DC Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.1998
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Prepared courses of study that met curriculum standards.
  • Evaluated each student's academic performance and social growth.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism And Communication

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
06.2000

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
06.1995

Skills

  • Thematic Study Techniques
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Audience Engagement
  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Community Outreach
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Interactive Lesson Planning
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills

Timeline

Director of Development

ICAP Arts
10.2019 - 08.2021

Small Business Owner

Myrtle And Morning Glory
05.2015 - Current

Freelance Writer and Editor

Scholastic, Inc.
01.2006 - 04.2013

Senior Editor Scholastic News Edition 3 and 4

Scholastic, Inc.
10.2000 - 12.2005

Teacher, Second and Fifth Grades

Washington, DC Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.1998

Master of Arts - Journalism And Communication

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

The Ohio State University
Laura Linn