Laura M. Wasniewski
Milwaukee,USA
Summary
Dedicated and organized professional with a strong background in teaching, guidance, and counseling, committed to fostering student success and well-being. Seeking a challenging opportunity to leverage extensive training and skills to make a meaningful impact within an educational environment. Proven ability to create supportive learning experiences that empower students to achieve academic and personal goals. Eager to contribute positively to the overall success of the school community through collaboration and innovative approaches.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Social Studies Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of historical events and social concepts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and respectful dialogue among students.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.
Rufus King International Middle School Social Studies Teacher
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Serve as the 7th grade social studies teacher for classes up to 28 students.
- Modify lesson plans and teaching styles to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Encourage interactive and engaging discussions.
- Develop and implement an International Baccalaureate curriculum and assessments.
- Work with other faculty to plan curriculum guidelines.
- Provide expanded learning opportunities to encourage civic engagement.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with state standards and fostered student interest in social studies.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and enhance classroom participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular activities, promoting critical thinking and historical analysis skills.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, providing timely feedback and support for academic improvement.
- Organized educational field trips and community projects, enhancing real-world connections to historical events and civic responsibilities.
Ethnic Studies Teacher
Washington High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Instructed 5 classes of 9th grade students in the subject of Ethnic Studies.
- Designed and implemented the new course curriculum.
- Built relationships with over 100 students and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement.
- Provided opportunities for all types of learners and direct daily classroom discussions.
- Consistently cultivate a positive educational climate and facilitate classroom activities which engage students.
- Arrange teaching materials, develop lesson plans, conduct assessments of student achievement.
Paraprofessional/Parent Coordinator
Cooper School
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Effectively served as a liaison between parents and the school.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and students to build, support and sustain a positive and cohesive environment.
- Reinforced lessons presented by a teacher by reviewing them with students in a small group or on an individual basis.
- Assisted teachers to create materials and prepare for and conduct their lesson plans.
- Graded assignments and tests.
- Supervised students both in a classroom and outside the classroom.
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson planning and student engagement.
- Facilitated individual and group learning sessions, enhancing student comprehension of core subjects.
- Organized classroom materials and resources, streamlining daily operations for efficient workflow.
- Participated in training initiatives, enhancing skills in classroom management and instructional support.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Wisconsin
12.2007
Master's of Teaching - undefined
Cardinal Stritch University
05.2022
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching Methodologies
- Leadership
- Assessments
- Planning
- Collaboration
- Communication
Timeline
High School Social Studies Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2025 - Current
Rufus King International Middle School Social Studies Teacher
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2022 - 08.2025
Ethnic Studies Teacher
Washington High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Paraprofessional/Parent Coordinator
Cooper School
01.2016 - 01.2021
Master's of Teaching - undefined
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Wisconsin
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