Laura Moreno
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated middle school science teacher with a focus on creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to establish a meaningful connection to their future. Adaptable in teaching methods and able to cater to diverse student needs, committed to instilling a sense of scientific curiosity about the world they are poised to inherit.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, 6th Grade Science
Denver Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Developed learning activities and deployed differentiated science instruction within the DPS curriculum to address various types of learners.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Delivered interactive and relative lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
Teacher, 6-8th Grade Literacy Intervention
Denver Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Designed detailed and personalized learning plans using the i-Ready online program.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs as these classes are diverse in both grade and reading levels.
Teacher, 7th & 8th Grade Health Sciences
Denver Public Schools
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Created an engaging instructional environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students, following the DPS Health Sciences curriculum
Teacher, 6th Grade Science
Denver Public Schools
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Taught 4 sections of 6th Grade Science, using the Amplify curriculum as a springboard to ignite interest in a broad range of Life Sciences
- Welcomed dozens of New to Country students and assimilated them into a supportive and successful learning environment
- Saw overwhelming growth in students' critical thinking and argumentative writing skills
- Communicated standards, achievements, and deficiencies closely to students and parents
- Maintained complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records
- Collaborated with school administrators, other teachers, para-educators, & parents to promote student engagement
Teacher, 7th & 8th Grade STEM
Denver Public Schools
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and coordinated special STEM activities and lesson plans
Guest Teacher
Denver Public Schools
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Taught within DPS at a variety of schools and at different grade levels. Each position was rewarding and helped direct my search for a full time teaching position
Owner/Manager of Operations
Simple Home Energy Solutions
09.2014 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: www.SimpleHomeEnergySolutions.com
- Co-owner (with my husband) of this residential home performance company that is a trades ally with Xcel Energy
- Operational duties for the company include: staffing, payroll, accounting, inventory management, and marketing
- Www.SimpleHomeEnergySolutions.com
Project & Retail Operations Manager
Savannah Bee Company
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Responsible for hiring and training of staff, employee records, and inventory control of our flagship retail store, increasing this store's sales 25% in my first calendar year
- Oversaw implementation of our company's first mead bar including its construction, staffing, pricing structure, inventory management, and marketing campaigns
- Assisted in the structuring of our company's corporate policy manual for the retail division
Owner/Director of Operations
Artisan Pig, LLC dba Sandfly BBQ
07.2007 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: www.sandflybbq.com
- Managed all aspects of operations including personnel, sales, and accounting for this start-up restaurant, catering, and retail business
- Branding and marketing for restaurant, catering business, retail products, and website
- Conceptualized, developed, branded, and executed the successful launch of Sandfly BBQ's Original sauce and rubs for retail sales
- Www.sandflybbq.com
Account Manager
Savannah Magazine & Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
08.2004 - 07.2007
- Managed marketing and advertising sales accounts for Savannah Magazine, Savannah Weddings Magazine, Savannahmagazine.com, and Savannahweddings.com
- Implemented sales incentive and marketing campaigns to grow web departments for both Savannah Magazine and Savannah Weddings publications
- Represented and promoted our publications at all Chamber and City of Savannah events as well as with other local media outlets including radio and television
Education
Teacher Licensure -
Metropolitan State University- School of Education
09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Georgia
05.2000
Skills
- Organization
- Student engagement
- Peer collaboration
- Multi-cultural awareness
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Project-based learning
- STEM programs
- Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
6th Grade Team Lead - West Middle School
New Teacher Ambassador - West Middle School
Activities And Hobbies
- Coach/Volunteer, The Marshes at Skidaway - Memory Care Unit, 2010-2014, Assisted in the activities supporting the memory care unit of this Senior Care Center where my mother was a resident for 4 years.
- Youth Sports Coach, YMCA, 2022-2023, Coached YMCA T4 Baseball team.
- Instructor - Jewelry Design, 2023-2024, Introduced and led the jewelry club as an elective for students at Bruce Randolph.
- Running & Hiking, Completed the Bolder Boulder in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
Timeline
Teacher, 6th Grade Science
Denver Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Teacher, 6-8th Grade Literacy Intervention
Denver Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Teacher, 7th & 8th Grade Health Sciences
Denver Public Schools
08.2023 - 07.2024
Teacher, 6th Grade Science
Denver Public Schools
01.2023 - 07.2024
Teacher, 7th & 8th Grade STEM
Denver Public Schools
01.2023 - 07.2023
Guest Teacher
Denver Public Schools
02.2022 - 01.2023
Owner/Manager of Operations
Simple Home Energy Solutions
09.2014 - 02.2022
Project & Retail Operations Manager
Savannah Bee Company
02.2012 - 08.2014
Owner/Director of Operations
Artisan Pig, LLC dba Sandfly BBQ
07.2007 - 02.2012
Account Manager
Savannah Magazine & Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
08.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Georgia
Teacher Licensure -
Metropolitan State University- School of Education
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