Laura Rutledge
Dayton,USA
Summary
- Experience teaching diverse student populations in urban and suburban environments.
- Knowledgeable with proven track record of fostering positive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to develop engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse student needs. Expertise in classroom management and student assessment, ensuring continuous academic growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreK Lead Teacher
St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School
Dayton, OH
08.2018 - 05.2026
- Classroom management.
- Assess Students using the following domains Social emotional, language and cognitive.
- Supervising and evaluating students activities in the classroom.
- Facilitate age appropriate activities using creative Curriculum.
- Created individualized lesson plans based on student assessments, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for pre-K students, incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments Using Gold stratetegies and provided feedback to parents on academic development.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay updated on best practices in early childhood education.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects that allowed children to express themselves freely.
- Cultivated social-emotional skills by implementing conflict resolution strategies and promoting empathy.
- Collaborated with parents to develop individualized learning plans for students with specific educational needs.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior and promote a positive classroom environment.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
Lead Teacher, Preschool
Lincoln Academy ECE
Dayton, OH
05.2012 - 06.2018
- Formulating lesson plans, facilitate age appropriate development for children in all areas such as Literature, math, fine motor, gross motor, language, social emotional, creativity and cognitive skills.
- Supervising and evaluating children in early childhood classroom activities.
- Support early childhood learning initiatives.
- Work in compliance with the state requirements, head start program and Step Up to Quality.
- Supervise staff, review performance and recommend additional training as needed.
- Provide feedback to improve early childhood education and quality of performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Autonomy University of Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo01.2007
Skills
- CPR
- Microsoft Office
- Classroom Management
- Preschool experience
- Teaching
- Strategic Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Development
- Child Care
- Teaching Strategies Curriculum and Gold Strategies Assessment
- Management
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Excel
- Access
- Outlook
- Word
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- Experience with Children
- Organizational Skills
- Training
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Teaching Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
PreK Lead Teacher
St. Benedict The Moor Catholic School
08.2018 - 05.2026
Lead Teacher, Preschool
Lincoln Academy ECE
05.2012 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Autonomy University of Santo Domingo