Laura Weber
Maple Valley
Summary
Motivating students and implementing strategies to help them succeed has been and is a main area of focus. I am also dedicated to fostering relationships with families and parents to create a strong learning community in linguistically diverse school environments. I believe education should be a positive, impactful experience and I work to craft that for my students on a. daily basis.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Tukwila School District
Tukwila
04.1997 - 08.2026
- Instructed first-grade students in foundational subjects, fostering early literacy and numeracy skills (2009-2027)
- Worked to create and implement curriculum for second language learners in reading, science and math
- Instructed students in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in a structured classroom environment half-day self-contained and pull out groups(1997-2009)
- Worked with pull out groups to focus on vocabulary and English CALP language development
- Focused on differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all students
- Implemented summative and formative assessments
- Collaborated with grade level PLCs to align teaching goals and create and share resources
- Worked with parents to create a shared vision for their children's education outcomes
Teacher
Guam Department of Education
Barrigada
08.1991 - 08.1994
- Developed and implemented curriculum lessons tailored to diverse learning needs, promoting inclusivity and engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum and instructional strategies, fostering enhanced learning outcomes for students.
- Assessed student performance to identify improvement areas, providing targeted support for academic growth.
- Taught kindergarten (1991), 3rd grade (1992) and Delivered ESL lessons to enhance language skills for diverse learners.(1993-95)
Education
Graduate Work And Endorsement For ESL - TESOL (MLL/ELL/ESL)
University of Guam
Mangilao, GU06-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12-1990
Skills
- Curriculum development
- ESOL strategies
- Language assessment
- Language development
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
Affiliations
- Girls on the Run Coach
Committees: Safety, social, assembly, parent involvement,assesment
Timeline
Teacher
Tukwila School District
04.1997 - 08.2026
Teacher
Guam Department of Education
08.1991 - 08.1994
Graduate Work And Endorsement For ESL - TESOL (MLL/ELL/ESL)
University of Guam
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Washington State University