Laura Ockerman
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Career educator with twenty six years of demonstrated efficacy as an elementary school teacher, mentor, leader and Literacy Coach; broad background in instruction, coaching, professional development, and leadership in a variety of settings. Thoughtful and compassionate, with proven ability to foster positive and lasting relationships in inclusive school environments. Committed to driving academic success and nurturing holistic development of every student and staff member. Seeking to transition into a new field where these skills can drive organizational success and innovation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Literacy Coach
Pine Bush Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
- Responsible for researching, writing and implementing professional development for cohorts of teachers; instituting personalized coaching cycles for 5-8 teachers per cycle; incorporating new Science of Reading research; developing language arts curriculum; curating a shared literacy library
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Pine Bush Elementary School
09.2002 - 06.2023
- Perform all duties of elementary classroom teacher serving a diverse number of learners and needs; collaborate across the grade level to ensure equitable instructional content and practices
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Language Arts Coordinator
Pine Bush Elementary School
09.2011 - 06.2018
- Teacher Leader; shared decision making representative; coordinated Reading, Writing, Word Study and Handwriting programs for all grade levels in K-5 school; provided in-house professional development opportunities; oversaw and coordinated the NY State ELA tests for grades 3-5
District Level Mentor Program Coordinator
Guilderland Central School District
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Developed and elevated the district's Mentor Program through Guilderland Teachers' Association in partnership with the Guilderland Central School District; collectively organized opportunities for 100+ mentors and their mentees; initiated and facilitated professional development across the district and within specialties
Instructor, Teacher Preparation Department
Hudson Valley Community College
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Taught Children's Literature, Literacy and Language Development, Classroom Management and Foundations of Education; created a new course called Home, School and Community that focused on underrepresented student and family experiences in education
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Natick Public Schools
09.1999 - 06.2002
- Third grade classroom teacher serving a diverse population in a fully inclusive school district
Kindergarten and First Grade Classroom Teacher
Brookline Public Schools
01.1997 - 06.1999
Education
Certificate Literacy Collaborative Coach Training -
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA06.2019
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Administration -
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Leadership Academy
North Adams, MA08.2008
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Wheelock College
Boston, MA05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
St. Anselm College
Manchester, NH05.1995
Skills
- Elementary Teacher (K-6)
- Language Arts Coordination
- Literacy Coaching
- Mentoring
- Responsive Classroom Training
- Curriculum Design
- Classroom Management
- Leadership
- Community engagement
- Team building
- Staff development
Accolades
Guilderland Central School District Teacher Recognition Award, 2010, District-level award; recognition from colleagues
Timeline
Elementary Literacy Coach
Pine Bush Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
Language Arts Coordinator
Pine Bush Elementary School
09.2011 - 06.2018
District Level Mentor Program Coordinator
Guilderland Central School District
09.2008 - 06.2010
Instructor, Teacher Preparation Department
Hudson Valley Community College
09.2003 - 06.2008
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Pine Bush Elementary School
09.2002 - 06.2023
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Natick Public Schools
09.1999 - 06.2002
Kindergarten and First Grade Classroom Teacher
Brookline Public Schools
01.1997 - 06.1999
Certificate Literacy Collaborative Coach Training -
Lesley University
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Administration -
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Leadership Academy
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
St. Anselm College
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