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Laura Thomas

Cheshire,CT

Summary

Hardworking and passionate candidate seeking employment in the field of education. Experience includes teaching, substitute teaching, working with students with disabilities, writing lesson plans, drafting IEP's, as well as observing and working in various classroom settings. Teaching experience includes working with children ages six months to twelve years old.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Long Term Substitute

Rumson School District
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • In-class resource for second-grade inclusion classroom.
  • Collected data using different practices, such as Leveled Literacy Intervention, to track student growth.
  • Experience writing end-of-year student progress reports.
  • Modified general education curriculum to meet needs of students with disabilities using various strategies and technologies.
  • Able to create effective differentiated instruction to meet needs of all students.
  • Taught Fundations, EnVision Math, and TCI curriculum to both general education students and students with disabilities.

Teacher Assistant

The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
04.2020 - 12.2023
  • Assisted and supported lead teacher by monitoring students and completing classroom tasks.
  • Supported social and emotional needs of students by using a variety of SEL and metacognition activities.
  • Established interactive and collaborative classroom environment through regular implementation of stations and small group play.
  • Maintained classroom management by using redirection, positive reinforcement, and one-on-one meetings.

Substitute Teacher, K-6

Cheshire Public Schools
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Maintained classroom plans and schedules left by the teacher to support students.
  • Assisted students and kept them on task throughout the day while using positive reinforcement techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education And Anthropology

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
05.2023

Skills

  • Eager to Collaborate
  • Positive Role Model
  • Effective Communicator
  • Problem Solver
  • Open Minded
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Active Listener

Certification

New Jersey Certificate of Education with Advanced Standing

  • Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6
  • Instructional Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Timeline

Special Education Long Term Substitute

Rumson School District
04.2023 - 06.2023

Substitute Teacher, K-6

Cheshire Public Schools
12.2020 - 06.2021

Teacher Assistant

The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
04.2020 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Education And Anthropology

Monmouth University

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