Laura Lowther
Catawba,VA
Summary
Compassionate Preschool Teacher skilled in fostering learning environments where young children thrive. Known for productivity and efficient task completion, ensuring educational goals are met with creativity and patience. Specialized in early childhood development, classroom management, and curriculum design. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, vital for nurturing student growth and building supportive relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Roanoke City Public Schools
Roanoke , VA
2007.08 - 2021.06
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH2006-06
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA2001-05
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Calm and patient
- Social-emotional learning
- Creative lesson planning
- Positive Reinforcement
Affiliations
- Growing produce to sell at the local farmer's market
- Raising Chickens and pigs
- Growing flowers and fruit trees
Accomplishments
- Won the Algernon Sidney Citizenship Award at the Ferrum College Graduation Ceremony
- Worked on Summer school curriculum for Roanoke City Public Schools
Certification
- Early Childhood Special Education Birth to 5 yrs. endorsement
- Early Childhood Education Preschool -3rd grade licence
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Roanoke City Public Schools
2007.08 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Muskingum University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Ferrum College
- Early Childhood Special Education Birth to 5 yrs. endorsement
- Early Childhood Education Preschool -3rd grade licence
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