Laura Campbell Hinds
St. Augustine,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic and goal-driven education professional seeking a position as an Assistant Principal, Literacy Specialist, or English Teacher in a collaborative and effective teaching and learning environment where I can apply my knowledge of educational leadership in a supportive capacity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Cathedral Parish School
Saint Augustine, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at all grade levels, fostering collaboration among educators to improve instructional practices and student outcomes
- Observed, evaluated, and coached teachers utilizing the Marzano Framework, providing constructive feedback and guidance to enhance instructional effectiveness and student engagement
- Delivered targeted Professional Development on a variety of key topics, including debate, strategies for working with gifted students, growth mindset, and differentiation using centers
- Led workshops on differentiation on UDL to support diverse learners, ensuring that all students, including those with unique needs, received equitable access to high-quality instruction
- Fostered a positive school climate by mentoring teachers and promoting strategies that enhanced student-teacher relationships and overall engagement in the classroom
- Supported the principal in student discipline by assisting with behavior management strategies and conducting student and parent conferences to address conflicts and promote positive behavior
Gifted Consultative Teacher K-8
St. Johns County District Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented SEL and Creative and Critical Thinking Curriculum for students in K-8 schools throughout St
- Johns County
- Coached K-5 teachers in best practices for gifted students
- Wrote and managed Gifted Education Plans using PEER for students in K-8
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with teachers, administrators, and district personnel
- Created and managed schedules for instruction that met the needs of teachers and students
Literacy Matrix Assessor
The Lastinger Center, University of Florida
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Assessed teacher analysis of student data, lesson plans, and reflections using the Literacy Matrix
- Provided feedback and coaching to teachers as they worked through their Reading Endorsement classes
Instructional Literacy Coach
Murray Middle School
St. Augustine, FL
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Created and led professional development on a variety of topics including the implementation of the PLC process, center-based instruction, and the use of reading and writing strategies across the content areas
- Supported Intensive Reading and ELA PLC groups using the Four Questions
- Eighth grade reading interventionist using SIPPS Plus and SIPPS Challenge Programs
- Worked with teachers across content areas to develop curriculum, plan lessons, and implement appropriate learning strategies designed to meet the needs of all students
- Conducted classroom observations and provided feedback and coaching
- Modeled classroom lessons and management techniques
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with school and district leadership
Peer Evaluator
St. Johns County District Schools
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Observed, evaluated, and coached 123 teachers using the Marzano Growth Model in K-12 schools throughout St
- Johns County
- Designed and delivered professional development for administrators and teachers throughout the district
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with teachers, administrators, and district personnel
- Collaborated with other peer evaluators on the development of online learning modules
- Managed scheduling and agendas for teacher meetings
Language Arts and Critical Thinking Teacher
Gamble Rogers Middle School
St. Augustine, USA
08.2001 - 10.2014
- Developed curriculum for Language Arts and Critical Thinking classes
- Instructed and assessed standard, advanced, gifted, and ESE students in Language Arts and Critical Thinking in grades 6, 7, and 8
- Created and implemented novel-based interdisciplinary units of study
- Helped students develop strong verbal and written communication skills
- Explored deeper meanings behind texts through lively classroom discussion and Socratic Seminar
- Effectively communicated with administrators, students, parents, and peers
- English Language Arts Department Chairperson 2013-2014
- Team Leader for PEAK and IBMYP Programs 2010-2013
- Gifted Endorsed 2012
- National Board Certified Teacher – English Language Arts/Early Adolescence - 2006
- Gamble Rogers Teacher of the Year 2005-2006
- SAC Chairperson 2003-2004
Special Education Teacher
Meadowbrook Middle School
Poway, USA
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Delivered specialized Language Arts and Math instruction to a broad range of students with developmental needs in grades 6-8
- Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement
- Assisted in the management of special education caseloads for students in grades 6-8
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Language Arts and Drama Teacher
Kanapaha Middle School
Gainesville, USA
08.1996 - 06.1999
- Hired as a classroom teacher after completing graduate school
- Developed curriculum
- Instructed and assessed students in Language Arts, Drama, and Stage Craft in grades 6 and 8
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLM.Ed. - English / Language Arts Education ProTeach Program
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLEducational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2026
Skills
- Relationship building and networking
- Verbal and written communication
- Faculty support
- Training and mentoring
- Group facilitation and presentations
Professional Leadership
- Presenter, Nuts and Bolts Symposiums, Locations throughout the United States, 2014-Present
- Presenter for Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) at Hawaii Middle Grades Summit-January 2024
- Chairperson, Motivating the Middle Conference, St. Johns County Schools, 2017-2018
- Awarded Investing in Kids Grant for $3500-St. Johns County Schools, 2017
- Board Member, Florida League of Middle Schools, 2002-2016
- FLMS Region Three Director and Conference Chairperson 2013-2016
- Presenter at State and Regional FLMS Conferences 2006-2015.
- Co-Chair and Presenter, St. Johns County ECET2 Conference, 2014-2015
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Cathedral Parish School
07.2023 - Current
Gifted Consultative Teacher K-8
St. Johns County District Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
Literacy Matrix Assessor
The Lastinger Center, University of Florida
02.2020 - 07.2020
Instructional Literacy Coach
Murray Middle School
08.2016 - 02.2020
Peer Evaluator
St. Johns County District Schools
10.2014 - 06.2016
Language Arts and Critical Thinking Teacher
Gamble Rogers Middle School
08.2001 - 10.2014
Special Education Teacher
Meadowbrook Middle School
09.2000 - 06.2001
Language Arts and Drama Teacher
Kanapaha Middle School
08.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Florida
M.Ed. - English / Language Arts Education ProTeach Program
University of Florida
Educational Leadership
American College of Education