Laura Pfeffer
Hatboro,PA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - First and Second Grades
MaST Community Charter School II
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback for improvement.
Preschool Director
Alphabet Garden Childcare
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Created and updated records to document employee and student information.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
- Provided guidance to teachers on lesson planning and instructional strategies that would lead to better learning outcomes among students.
- Conducted rigorous interview and hiring process to deliver qualified teaching staff for parents and students.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to enhance child learning and development.
- Supervised and trained staff to ensure high-quality educational standards and compliance with regulations.
Kindergarten Teacher
Deep Roots Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Utilized appropriate teaching methods to motivate students in academic tasks.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss student progress and performance.
- Coached teachers on implementation of technology tools into their classrooms for enhanced instruction delivery.
Summer Academy Teacher
Hatboro-Horsham School District
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum that aligns with district standards and goals.
Preschool Teacher - Three and Four-Year-Old and Pre-Kindergarten
Wiley Christian Preschool and Daycare
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
Education
Master in the Art of Teaching -
Relay Graduate School of Education
Philadelphia, PA06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Chester University
West Chester, PA12-2011
Skills
- Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
- Professional Development Planning
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Data collection and analysis
- Classroom management
- Google and Microsoft use
Certification
- Pennsylvania Instructional II: Elementary Education K-6th
- Certificate of Professional Development: Project Wild
Timeline
Teacher - First and Second Grades
MaST Community Charter School II
08.2024 - Current
Preschool Director
Alphabet Garden Childcare
06.2023 - 08.2024
Summer Academy Teacher
Hatboro-Horsham School District
06.2022 - 07.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Deep Roots Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2023
Preschool Teacher - Three and Four-Year-Old and Pre-Kindergarten
Wiley Christian Preschool and Daycare
09.2012 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Chester University
Master in the Art of Teaching -
Relay Graduate School of Education