Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Laura Riddle

Kountze,TX

Summary

Dedicated Teacher offering 20 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students. Responsible Educator certified in Texas to teach kindergarten through 6th grade all subjects, as well as English, Language, Learners. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Realizes consistent improvement in test scores year after year.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

3rd Grade ELA/Reading/Social Studies Teacher

Lumberton ISD

3rd Grade Math/Science/Social Studies Teacher

Beaumont ISD

Seventh Grade Core Teacher

Tracy Unified School District

Substitute Teacher

Hardin Jefferson ISD

7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Ehrhart Charter School
08.2024 - Current
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve their grades and overall academic performance.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating a variety of multimedia resources into lesson plans.
  • Implemented formative assessments throughout each unit to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities focused on English Language Arts education trends, continuously refining teaching practices to stay current with industry standards.
  • Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction and utilizing various teaching strategies, ensuring all students could access the curriculum effectively.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by designing project-based learning assignments linked to real-world issues.
  • Served on the school''s English Language Arts curriculum committee, contributing to ongoing improvements in instructional materials and assessment methods.
  • Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Ehrhart Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2024
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, fostering student growth and improvement through constructive criticism.
  • Promoted parental involvement in their child''s education by maintaining open lines of communication and hosting regular parent-teacher conferences.
  • Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication and mutual respect among students.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
  • Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.

Medieval World History Teacher

01.2014 - 01.2016

Substitute

Tracy Unified School District
01.2012 - 01.2014

Permanent Home and Hospital Teacher

Jefferson Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2012

Job Share

Tracy Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2009

First Grade Yellow Track Teacher

Tracy Unified School District
01.2005 - 01.2006

First Grade Red Track Teacher

Tracy Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2005

Education

Professional Development -

California Sate University Stanislaus

Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education/ Cross Language and Academic Development -

University of Phoenix

Professional Development -

University of San Diego
01.2004

Teacher Induction Program -

Chapman University
01.2001

BA Psychology -

University of the Pacific
01.2001

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite/ Powerpoint

Apple: Pages, Keynote

Remind

Email

Online Planbook (planbookcom)/ Eduphoria

Time Management

Classroom Discipline

Organized

Differentiated Instruction

ESL Certified

Classroom Management

Group Instruction

IEP understanding

Parent-teacher communication

Literary analysis

Vocabulary building

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Group leadership

Lesson plan implementation

Recordkeeping skills

Grading proficiency

Knowledgeable about AI (Brisk, Magic School)

Reliability

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Certification

  • Core Subjects Grades (EC-6) Expires 5/28
  • English as a Second Language (EC-8) Expires 5/28

Personal Information

Title: CERTIFIED EDUCATOR

References

Available on request

Timeline

7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Ehrhart Charter School
08.2024 - Current

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Ehrhart Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2024

Medieval World History Teacher

01.2014 - 01.2016

Substitute

Tracy Unified School District
01.2012 - 01.2014

Permanent Home and Hospital Teacher

Jefferson Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2012

Job Share

Tracy Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2009

First Grade Yellow Track Teacher

Tracy Unified School District
01.2005 - 01.2006

First Grade Red Track Teacher

Tracy Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2005

3rd Grade ELA/Reading/Social Studies Teacher

Lumberton ISD

3rd Grade Math/Science/Social Studies Teacher

Beaumont ISD

Seventh Grade Core Teacher

Tracy Unified School District

Substitute Teacher

Hardin Jefferson ISD

Professional Development -

California Sate University Stanislaus

Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education/ Cross Language and Academic Development -

University of Phoenix

Professional Development -

University of San Diego

Teacher Induction Program -

Chapman University

BA Psychology -

University of the Pacific

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