Laura Meutzner
Round Rock,Texas
Summary
Experienced and reliable professional with great communication skills. Well-versed in collaborating with team members to create seamless project execution. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Caldwell Heights And Wells Branch, Round Rock ISD
08.2018 - Current
- Creates engaging and diverse lesson plans, small group activities and behavior management for classrooms of up to 24 students
- Focuses on hands-on activities and play-based learning to meet State guidelines
- Pre-K Team Lead, 2020/21 and 2021/22 school years, facilitating PLCs and encouraging collaborative teamwork
- 2020/21 Teacher of the Year nominee, 2021/22 Teacher of the Year finalist
- Collaborated with RRISD Library Services to help create a Pre-K Library Curriculum, 2020.
PE Paraprofessional
Gattis Elementary, Round Rock ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked collaboratively with PE teacher to create a safe and productive environment for physical, social and emotional learning
- Used effective communication skills to set daily class expectations
- Used Emergent Tree Education system to reinforce positive student behavior.
Substitute Teacher
Round Rock ISD
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted classroom instruction by following lesson plans supplied by absent teachers
- Utilized behavioral management techniques in a wide variety of classrooms
- Used positivity to develop relationships with students.
Education
Masters of Science in Library Science -
01.2026
Alternative Certification -
01.2019
Bachelor of Liberal Arts in History -
01.2016
Skills
- Approachable leadership
- Proactive problem-solver
- Decisive decision making
- Collaborative team leader
Certification
- Generalist (EC-6) Education, 2017
- English as a Second Language Supplemental, 2017
Volunteer Experience
- Library Volunteer, Gattis Elementary, Round Rock ISD, 08/2013, 05/2017, Worked with the librarian and other staff to assist students in navigating library resources, Tasked with supervision of students, shelving books, processing and covering books, participating in book fairs and working the circulation desk
- Room-Mom Volunteer, Gattis Elementary, Round Rock ISD, 08/2014, 06/2016, Collaborated with teachers to facilitate celebrations by establishing the teachers' needs, creating a schedule, and planning the activities.
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - Caldwell Heights And Wells Branch, Round Rock ISD
08.2018 - Current
PE Paraprofessional - Gattis Elementary, Round Rock ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher - Round Rock ISD
02.2016 - 05.2017
University of North Texas - Masters of Science in Library Science,
Texas Teachers - Alternative Certification,
Texas State University - Bachelor of Liberal Arts in History,
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