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Laura May

Laura May

Teacher
Royse City,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic, versatile teacher with highly diverse teaching background. Excelled in elementary school classroom instruction, private tutoring practice and education delivery. Exceptional communications and adaptability skills enabled achievement of positive outcomes. Dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning atmosphere as well as implementing traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn.

Certified by the State of Texas

Special Education

Generalist 4-8

English as a Second Language Grades (EC-12)

Other Certifications

120 Hour TESOL

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher

VIPKID
Work From Home, Online
06.2018 - Current
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
  • Provided supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
  • Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
  • Taught 8 classes daily including advanced, beginner and intermediate students.

Private Tutor

Self-Employed
09.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Assessed areas of strength and weaknesses and created individualized lessons to support student growth.
  • Communicated progress with parents through regular reports
  • Managed tutoring schedule of 8 hours per week including individual lessons for multiple students
  • Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in math

Teacher

Kings Harvest Homeschool Collective
Rockwall, TX
08.2016 - Current
  • Design, create and implement curriculum for students in grades K-8 in subject areas of math, science, history, geography and social studies
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Reading Resource Teacher

Garland ISD
Garland, TX
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Supervised small reading groups of students.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Managed ARD and IEP reading requirements for over 30 students

Special Education Teacher

Vista Academy Of Garland (Responsive Education)
Garland, TX
09.2013 - 08.2014
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Managed Special Education department ensuring that all service hours were completed in compliance with ARD and IEP requirements as well as monitored compliance dates for more than 100 students served under special education in accordance with federal and state laws.

Dyslexia Interventionist

Responsive Education Solutions
Garland, TX
09.2010 - 08.2013
  • Set achievable and challenging goals for individualized education plans for dyslexic students.
  • Employed variety of instructional techniques and media to meet needs and capabilities of assigned dyslexic students.
  • Created and provided trainings for teachers to improve practices in compliance with 504 requirements.
  • Implemented and ran 504 program for around 50 students throughout school.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Texas At Dallas, Richardson, TX
12.2009 - 12.2009
  • Awarded Magna Cum Laude

High School Diploma -

Garza Highschool , Austin, TX
05.2003 - 05.2003
  • Member of Yearbook and Prom Committee
  • Graduated top 10% of my class
  • Graduated one year early due to advanced study courses

Skills

    Individual and group instruction

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Interests

Reading, hiking and sewing

Learning new skills

Visiting museums and landmarks

Timeline

ESL Teacher - VIPKID
06.2018 - Current
Private Tutor - Self-Employed
09.2016 - Current
Teacher - Kings Harvest Homeschool Collective
08.2016 - Current
Reading Resource Teacher - Garland ISD
08.2014 - 08.2015
Special Education Teacher - Vista Academy Of Garland (Responsive Education)
09.2013 - 08.2014
Dyslexia Interventionist - Responsive Education Solutions
09.2010 - 08.2013
University of Texas At Dallas - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
12.2009 - 12.2009
Garza Highschool - High School Diploma,
05.2003 - 05.2003

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