Laura Spitznogle
Williamsville,NY
Summary
Innovative Biology teacher bringing 30-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Biology Teacher
Williamsville East High School
08.1994 - 07.2023
- Instructed all levels of biology (15:1 cotaught, regents, honors and Advanced Placement)
- Developed engaging lessons using a variety of instructional strategies to enhance students understanding.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Created formative and summative assessments to gauge student understandings and provide remediation if necessary.
- Maintained communication with parents, guidance counselors, and teachers to ensure students' success.
Item Reviewer
McDougal Littell
11.2006 - 07.2007
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
Middle School Science Teacher
Pembroke Central School
12.1993 - 12.1994
- Maintained continuity for 7th and 8th grade science curriculum during maternity leave position.
- Implemented mastery learning program; supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Science Teacher
Saints Peter And Paul Catholic School
09.1991 - 06.1992
- Taught 4=8 grade science, 7 and 8 grade health.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.1989
Skills
- Teaching Methods Expert
- Educational Opportunities
- Classroom Management
- Systems Reporting
- Creative Instruction Style
- Google Applications
- Instruct Groups
- Assess Student Progress
- Small Group Tutoring
- Knowledge in Area of Expertise
- Instructional Strategies
- District Standards
- Instructional Technology
- Instruction Methodologies
- College Preparation
- Curriculum Development
Certification
Permanent Class A certification Track and Field coach
Additional Information
Completed hybrid model of teaching (simultaneous remote and in person instruction) during 2019 - 2021. Maintain Google classroom 2019=2023
Timeline
Item Reviewer
McDougal Littell
11.2006 - 07.2007
High School Biology Teacher
Williamsville East High School
08.1994 - 07.2023
Middle School Science Teacher
Pembroke Central School
12.1993 - 12.1994
Science Teacher
Saints Peter And Paul Catholic School
09.1991 - 06.1992
Master of Science - Secondary Education
SUNY At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Purdue University
Permanent Class A certification Track and Field coach
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