Laura Schumacher
New London,IA
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Teacher of 10+ years with a track record of fostering student growth, both emotionally and academically, at New London Community School District. Excelled in lesson planning and parent communication, significantly enhancing learning through innovative educational strategies. Demonstrated expertise in classroom management and special needs education, enhancing student learning experiences and ensuring inclusive education and positive reinforcement techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher/Preschool Special Ed. Teacher
New London Community School District
08.2015 - Current
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students to build strategies using Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Head Start
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Manage paperwork including: student attendance, meal counts, behavior and incident reports, parent sign in/out and purchase requests for my classroom.
Preschool Teacher
Keota Community School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning using Handwriting Without Tears and Creative Curriculum.
- Conducted parent/teacher conferences and one-on-one parent meetings.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/ Early Childhood Education
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant, IA05-2011
Skills
- Parent communication
- Lesson planning
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Group and individual instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Preschool Teacher/Preschool Special Ed. Teacher
New London Community School District
08.2015 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Head Start
08.2014 - 05.2015
Preschool Teacher
Keota Community School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Northwestern College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/ Early Childhood Education
Iowa Wesleyan College
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