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Education Experience
Affiliations
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Laura Stilson

Las Vegas

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Vassiliadis Elementary School, excelling in curriculum design and fostering student growth. Skilled in technology integration and team collaboration, I developed engaging resources that enhanced learning outcomes, achieving over 2,300 units sold. Committed to efficiency and attention to detail in all educational endeavors.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead

Homeschool Pre-School Co-Op
01.2024 - Current
  • Researches, designs, and orders curriculum to meet educational standards.
  • Creates schedules and long-range plans for effective program implementation.
  • Organizes and facilitates meetings and training sessions with parents and teachers.
  • Sorts and distributes curriculum materials to families for enhanced learning.

Substitute Teacher

CCSD
04.2017 - Current
  • Educates students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Maintains classroom order and enforced school and class rules
  • Grades tests and assignments using head teacher's grading guidelines.
  • Maintains accurate records of student performance, attendance and behavior.

Private Tutor

Self-employeed
06.2015 - Current
  • Provides individualized instruction for students.
  • Fosters a positive and encouraging learning environment to boost students' confidence and motivation.
  • Monitors student progress and provides feedback to parents.
  • Collaborates with teachers and parents to align tutoring strategies with classroom objectives.
  • Administers assessments and tests to evaluate student progress.

Educational Resource Creator

Teachers Pay Teachers
04.2017 - 04.2024
  • Developed and launched educational content and resources, recording sales exceeding 2,300 units to date.
  • Created lesson plans, assessments, and other course materials that aligned with state standards.
  • Designed online assessments utilizing multimedia tools including PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and Canva.

3rd Grade Teacher

Vassiliadis Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2022
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Creates newsletters, emails, and messages aimed at fostering connections with parents
  • Utilized assessments to determine next steps to support learners, providing small group instruction as necessary
  • Collaborated with other educators, administration, and families to promote student success.
  • Adapted quickly to new technology platforms during distance learning.
  • Manages spreadsheets for grade-level funds and invoices.
  • Recorded notes during grade-level meetings for administrators.

3rd Grade Teacher

Eileen Conners Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Communicated frequently with families about classroom events, learning topics, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Actively engaged students using visual, auditory, and tactile lessons.
  • Used a growth mindset and goal-setting for all students.
  • Collaborated with the grade-level team to design unique learning experiences for students.
  • Met with the grade-level team weekly for common assessment planning and data-driven instruction.

Clerk

Nevada Title Company
06.2011 - 04.2017
  • Sorted, inputted, and compiled text and numerical data, retrieving, updating, and merging documents as required to build various insurance policies.
  • Troubleshot office equipment, computer hardware and software issues.
  • Inventoried and ordered materials, supplies and services.
  • Scanned documents into digital formats ensuring accuracy of content.
  • Streamlined, managed, and mailed outgoing correspondence.
  • Answered telephones, and responded to emails with high-quality customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Nevada
Las Vegas
05.2017

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Client relations
  • Data management
  • Technology integration
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Efficiency

Education Experience

  • Homeschool Pre-School Co-Op Lead, 01/24, Present, Researches, designs, and orders curriculum, Creates schedules and long range plans, Organizes and facilitates meetings and trainings with parents/teachers, Sorts and distributes curriculum for families, Shares resources and expertise with others
  • 3rd Grade Teacher, 08/18, 08/22, Vassiliadis Elementary School, Utilizes assessments to determine next steps to support learners, Provides small group lessons to differentiate instruction for all learners, Teaches intervention groups throughout the grade level and meets with classroom teachers to discuss progress and next steps, adjusts intervention as necessary, Collaborates with other educators to promote student success, Adapts quickly to new technology platforms
  • 3rd Grade Teacher, 08/17, 06/18, Eileen Conners Elementary School, Communicates frequently with families about classroom events, learning topics, volunteer opportunities, Actively engages students using visual, auditory, and tactile lessons, Uses growth mindset and goal setting for all students, Collaborates with grade level team to design unique learning experiences for students, Meets with grade level team weekly for common assessment planning and data driven instruction
  • Long Term Substitute Teacher, 04/17, Present
  • Teachers Pay Teachers Seller, 04/17, Present, Designs, implements, and publishes educational content and resources, sold over 2,300 units to date.
  • Private Tutor, 06/15, Present, Provides tailored instruction for individual students

Affiliations

  • Homeschooling
  • Private Art Teacher

Accomplishments

  • Highly Effective Teacher Status

Certification

  • Nevada K-8 Teaching License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead

Homeschool Pre-School Co-Op
01.2024 - Current

3rd Grade Teacher

Vassiliadis Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2022

3rd Grade Teacher

Eileen Conners Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018

Substitute Teacher

CCSD
04.2017 - Current

Educational Resource Creator

Teachers Pay Teachers
04.2017 - 04.2024

Private Tutor

Self-employeed
06.2015 - Current

Clerk

Nevada Title Company
06.2011 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Nevada
Laura Stilson
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