Laura Litzenberger
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Old Cedar Lane Head Start, Howard County
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented Connect4Learning curriculum that aligns with PreK standards
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing clear rules and fostering respect among students as well as promoting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Assessed student progress through observations, checklists, and portfolio documentation
- Partnered with families to provide updates, address concerns, and encourage participation in school activities
Kindergarten Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Kindergarten teacher at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School, a community school with mostly Spanish speaking families from low income households
- New Hampshire Estates Elementary is a primary school including grades PreK to2nd grade
- Taught all subject areas including reading, writing, social studies, science, math
- Utilized small group instruction for reading and math to differentiate for students’ needs
- Data collection on letter identification, letter sounds, sight words and Kindergarten standards
- Administered assessments such as the KRA, Benchmark, DIBELS
- Certified to teach Orton-Gillingham phonics, reading curriculums such as Benchmark and Really Great Reading, and math curriculum such as Eureka Math curriculum
- Implemented behavioral systems in the classroom environment including whole group positive behavior interventions and individualized behavior plans for specific students
Kindergarten Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Kindergarten inclusion teacher for my grade level teaching both special ed and general ed
- Lesson plan and collaborate among the Kindergarten grade level
- Teach curriculum aligned with state standards and objectives
- Administer assessments and collect data through anecdotal notes, checklists and observation
- Review and discuss data and assessments in collaboration with reading and math specialists
- Plan for and oversee my teacher assistant
- Conference with parents to discuss academic and behavioral concerns and strengths
- Complete educational reports on student progress
- Attend IEP and SRT (student response team) meetings to implement services as needed
Preschool Special Education Teacher Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Full time teacher assistant for AM and PM preschool classes
- Assist with all activities planned for each day
- Record anecdotal data on each student’s annual IEP goals
- Assist in the success of each child’s needs according to their IEP goals
- Use transitional aids such as visual schedules, timers, prompting as needed
- Implement a variety of behavioral strategies based on the student’s needs
- Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all children in the classroom
Substitute Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Substitute taught at the elementary level
- Utilize lesson plans to teach curriculum objectives and goals
- Differentiate lessons to meet student needs
- Communicate with classroom teacher about lessons and students
Activity Center Leader
Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Plan activities including field trips, games, arts/crafts on a weekly basis
- Oversee assistant leaders at the program site
- Communicate with Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation city wide office
- Communicate with parents of children registered in the program
- Implement accommodation plans of children in the program
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Lead preschool teacher at The Goddard School
- Plan and teach lessons aligned with curriculum and standards in all subject areas
- Plan whole group and small group lessons and centers to meet student needs
- Keep up to date anecdotal notes and portfolios for each child to show progress
- Communicate with children’s families to ensure support in and outside of the school
- Parent-teacher conferences held twice a year
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education -
Coastal Carolina University
12.2011
Skills
- Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive for file management, sharing, and collaboration
- Skilled in using Canva to create graphics and other specialty documents
- Knowledgable in using Promethean Board and ActivInspire software to deliver engaging lessons, enhancing student participation and understanding
- Have experience writing educational reports and pre-referral reports for student support services
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Maryland Educator Certificate
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
- Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Team Member (monthly PBIS meetings/trainings)
- Professional Development in Title1 Training Areas
- Trauma-informed teacher trainings
- Orton-Gillingham Certified
- Continued Education in both academic and behavioral areas
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Old Cedar Lane Head Start, Howard County
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2019 - 02.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
Preschool Special Education Teacher Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
11.2015 - 06.2016
Activity Center Leader
Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
07.2015 - 08.2015
Substitute Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
06.2015 - 11.2015
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Education -
Coastal Carolina University
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