Laura Sirianni
Teacher, Office Manager, Bookkeeper
Allen Park,MI
Summary
Versatile educator and administrative professional with a proven track record at Summit Academy Schools, adept in parent-teacher collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Excelled in enhancing student achievement through innovative teaching strategies and effective classroom management. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and academic success. Skilled in payroll and budgeting, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and reliability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
Summit Academy Schools
07.2010 - 11.2019
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Mentored and supported struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to increased confidence and success in mathematics.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their first years in the profession successfully.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
Elementary School Teacher
Summit Academy Schools
08.2004 - 06.2010
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Office Manager
Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church
06.1991 - 06.2000
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of church documents and personnel records.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Provided exceptional assistance when addressing member inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing new financial software, efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Education
Master of Arts - Math Focus
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI 05.2008 - 09.2010
Skills
Parent-teacher collaboration
Problem-solving skills
Literacy skills
Verbal and written communication
Data-driven decision-making
Payroll and budgeting
Clear oral/written communication
Bookkeeping
Scheduling and calendar management
Multitasking
Reliability
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
Summit Academy Schools
07.2010 - 11.2019
Master of Arts - Math Focus
Marygrove College
05.2008 - 09.2010
Elementary School Teacher
Summit Academy Schools
08.2004 - 06.2010
Office Manager
Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church
06.1991 - 06.2000
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