Laura Thornley
Teacher/Tutor
Placentia,CA
Summary
Encouraging and positive Personal Tutor with over 20 years of teaching experience. Works with students from 3rd grade through 8th grade to improve their writing skills, comprehension skills and speaking skills. Passionate about helping to improve a student's self confidence in classroom presentations and interview skills. Develops confidence in students to be able to write an essay, letter, poem, resume, etc. Helps students with higher level thinking skills and analysis of good literature. Fosters a students love of reading and all areas of language arts.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Self
02.2016 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and relatable scenarios in tutoring sessions.
- Strengthened students'' critical thinking abilities by developing problem-solving exercises and activities.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment, fostering open communication between students and tutor.
- Assisted students with time management strategies, improving their ability to complete assignments efficiently.
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Assisted struggling students by providing individualized support and implementing targeted intervention strategies.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples in lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected subjects and reinforced learning.
- Improved student behavior and classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for actions.
Elementary School Teacher
Walnut Valley Unified School District
08.1990 - 06.2001
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Psychology
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.1988
Skills
- Student and Parent Relations
- Building Blocks of Learning
- Transitional Support
- Individualized Instruction
Timeline
Private Tutor
Self
02.2016 - Current
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
09.2004 - 06.2007
Elementary School Teacher
Walnut Valley Unified School District
08.1990 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Education
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Psychology
University of La Verne