Laura G. Martin

• Create supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth
• Establish open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
• Create lesson plans to meet state curriculum standards
• Adapt lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities
• Culturally responsive teaching through an understanding of diverse student backgrounds, promoting social awareness
• Integrate technology and multimedia tools to enhance student learning
• Collaborate with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
• Math Curriculum Leader,XXX

• Taught remedial math
• Student test scores increased by 20% or more by end of session

• Taught core subjects of math, science, social studies, and reading
• Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level
• Collaborated with team on curriculum development and implementation
• Involved parents and community in class activities and projects

• Taught all core subjects according to MA State frameworks
• Instructed MCAS preparation focused on test-taking skills, short answer and long composition
• Used positive reinforcement to aid in behavior management
• Mentored by veteran teacher and Citywide Behavior Specialist

• Coordinated summer and Saturday program for Advanced Work Class /A+ Program

• Taught literacy-based lessons to identified at-risk group of students
• Coordinated Japanese program with Showa International School

Grades 1 and 5

• Placed foreign high school exchange students with families in AR, OK
• Counseled students, families on issues relating to culture shock
• Communicated frequently with more than 30 international offices

• Taught English and American culture to 700 high school students
• Acted as American cultural advisor to Mishima City