Laura Mann
Broadview Heights,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic educator of 26 years with a strong background in teaching and classroom management, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all students. Proven expertise in educational leadership, discipline, getting parents on your side, curriculum development, and staff management, leveraging strategic planning to enhance intrinsic motivation, and promote student success both inside and outside the classroom. Adept at implementing best practices in student engagement and school administration, driving continuous improvement and ensuring a supportive atmosphere for learning. Passionate about creating unique opportunities that empower every student to thrive.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Brunswick City School District
01.1999 - Current
- First Grade Elementary School Teacher, Applewood Elementary (1999-2004)
- Fourth Grade Elementary School Teacher, Applewood Elementary (2004-2007)
- Sixth Grade Middle School Teacher, Social Studies & Science (2007-2009)
- Seventh Grade Middle School Teacher, ELA(2010-Present) Social Studies (2007-10)
- Seventh Grade ELA Teacher Brunswick Middle School (2020-present)
- Obtained tenure
- Coached students to earn highest achieving AIR Test scores in ELA across the district
- School Mentor Program; Building relationships with at risk students
- Team Leader/BLT Member
- Participated Teacher Based Team Process 2015-present
- Recipient of Martha Jennings Holden Scholarship Award 2008-09
- Received Reading Endorsement from Brunswick City School District
- Successfully passed PRAXIS 2010 Language Arts Test
- Created non-fiction motivational units based on Common Core
- Achieved “Accomplished” Rating on OTES each year
- Taught and supported RTI Program for at-risk students
- Attended OMLA conferences
- Served on the Building Leadership Team at Edwards
- Developed and instructed a series of staff development workshops focusing on the book Instructional Strategies that Work written by Debra Pickering and Robert Marzano
- Created Summer School curriculum for math and reading instruction to aide struggling students in passing to the upcoming grade
- Provided and instructed special strategies for challenged third grade students to help pass Ohio Third Grade Achievement Test (100% passage)
- Instituted year long science program with self-created materials which helped entire fourth grade class (80 students) pass state tests with 85% passage rate for the 2004-05 school year
- Planned and marketed annual Family Night at Progressive’s Field with attendance of over 400 people
- Instructed children with special needs (i.e. autism and ADHD) to reach their IEP goals
- Educated parents by holding seminars and providing feedback on the successful steps in making a student, both emotionally and academically
- Built strong familial relationships with students and their families to provide maximum communication to enhance learning and success
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and academic performance.
- Led faculty professional development workshops focused on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Analyzed academic data to identify trends, driving targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Facilitated regular communication between parents, staff, and students to enhance school community engagement.
- Promoted digital literacy among both students and staff members by integrating technology into educational practices seamlessly.
- Interview team to hire highly qualified teachers and staff members who shared the school''s mission and values.
- Fostered an inclusive school culture that celebrated diversity and promoted respect among all members of the community.
- Supported students'' social-emotional well-being through the implementation of counseling programs and services.
Travel Consultant and Sales/Marketing Manager
State Road Complete Travel Services
Parma, OH
11.1993 - 08.2007
- Arranged travel for leisure and corporate clients
- Met and surpassed travel sales quotas on a monthly basis
- Designed marketing campaigns for company boosted sales by 20%
- Interviewed and hired applicant
Education
Master of Science - Leadership/Curriculum
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI03-2002
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Minor: Psychology
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea, OH05-1999
High School Diploma -
Padua Franciscan High School
Parma, OH06-1994
Skills
- Assessed teaching methods for pre-service educators
- Configured Google Classroom for effective use
- PARCC testing coordinator for 7th grade
- Experienced with Progress Book and Windows Office applications
- Experienced in engaging audiences
- Implementation support for TBT team
- Student engagement strategies
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
Accomplishments
Nominated for Teacher of the Year
Martha Jennings Scholar
Timeline
Teacher
Brunswick City School District
01.1999 - Current
Travel Consultant and Sales/Marketing Manager
State Road Complete Travel Services
11.1993 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Leadership/Curriculum
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Minor: Psychology
Baldwin-Wallace College
High School Diploma -
Padua Franciscan High School