Laura Moreno
Denver
Summary
Dedicated science educator committed to cultivating a supportive and dynamic learning environment that empowers students to form meaningful connections with their future aspirations. Focused on sparking scientific curiosity and nurturing a lifelong love for learning and exploration of the natural world. Skilled in integrating innovative technologies and hands-on experiences to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, 6-8th Grade Literacy Intervention
Denver Public Schools, West Middle School
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, 6th Grade Science
Denver Public Schools, West Middle School
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed effective 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. Student perception surveys reflect an above average positive rating.
- Delivered interactive and relative lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
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.
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
- Company Overview:
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
- Company Overview:
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 -
09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Georgia
05.2000
Skills
- Organization
- Active student participation
- Team collaboration
- Diverse cultural understanding
- Effective classroom management
- Experiential learning
- Effective conflict resolution
- Effective curriculum development
Accomplishments
- 6th Grade Team Lead - West Middle School
- New Teacher Ambassador - West Middle School
Certification
- Licensed Secondary Science Teacher - Colorado Department of Education
Timeline
Teacher, 6-8th Grade Literacy Intervention
Denver Public Schools, West Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher, 6th Grade Science
Denver Public Schools, West Middle School
08.2024 - 07.2025
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 -
Hobbies and Interests
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.
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