Laura Mallett
Elementary Teacher
Rio Rancho,New Mexico
Summary
Energetic teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Excited to further SEL knowledge and improve educational leadership skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Bernalillo Public Schools
Placitas, NM
08.2013 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and created a positive classroom environment where all students have a voice and can reach their full potential.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Served as a teacher leader for the last 5 years at Placitas Elementary
- Served as a teacher liaison with the NM PED for the last 6 years.
- Served as the school liaison to the District Advisory Council for the last 4 years.
- Implemented trauma informed practices and SEL at Placitas Elementary which included providing professional development to all staff.
- Worked directly with the district superintendent and district special education director to create and provide professional development to train all district staff in SEL and trauma informed practices.
- Wrote and acquired two SEL grants from the state of NM to further our SEL and trauma practices at Placitas Elementary.
Educational Assistant
Bernalillo Public Schools
Placitas, NM
10.2008 - 05.2013
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Served as the technology coordinator for Placitas Elementary
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction: Trauma And Resilience
Concordia University
Portland, OR 08.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 01.2011 - 12.2012
Skills
Behavioral improvements
Relationship building
Technology integration
Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Nominated for teacher of the year for the scool district.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Completed Master of Education degree with a 4.0
Timeline
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction: Trauma And Resilience
Concordia University
08.2018 - 09.2019
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Bernalillo Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
Western Governors University
01.2011 - 12.2012
Educational Assistant
Bernalillo Public Schools
10.2008 - 05.2013