Experienced teacher dedicated to helping youth achieve greater independence and confidence. Performs assessments, monitors behavior and develops plans for success. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet individual student needs.
Hi, I’m
Laura J. Meyer
New Brighton,MN
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Prodeo Academy
Middle School Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans
Upper Elementary, South Washington County
Virtual Teacher
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Provided equal opportunities for classrooms of up to 30 students learning from home during a global pandemic
- Created and implemented engaging online lessons including lessons, games, checkpoints, enrichments, reteaches, and assessments
- Applied and adapted innovative online curriculum such as Desmos
Woodbury Middle School
Middle School Math Teacher
06.2012 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Designed and coordinated the 6th grade orientation for 350 students and over 30 staff members
- Built and designed rigorous lessons in collaboration with colleagues
- Consistently showed high growth on the MCA annual state assessment with my students
Cottage Grove Middle School
Middle School Math Teacher
08.2009 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Actively participated and applied Minnesota Partnership for School Connectedness Theory with students leading to increased attendance, achievement, and test scores
- Initiated the Connect after school program providing support for struggling students
- Organized and led Gillette Children’s Hospital fundraiser for over 850 students and staff
Hazel Park Academy
Middle School Math Teacher
08.2007 - 08.2009
Job overview
- Trained instructor and school lead for Project Lead the Way, a program designed for access to real-world experiences that empower them to gain skills to thrive in college, career, and beyond
- Led the Common Grading Protocol Task Force and action research resulting in a district wide grading proposal
Education
University of MN
Master Of Education
07.2010
University Overview
University of MN
Bachelor of Science
06.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Empathy
- Individualized Support
- Team Collaboration
- IEP Familiarity
- Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Student Rapport-Building
Affiliations
Affiliations
ADHD
Autism
Anti-Bullying
Distance Learning
Allies Activist and Anti Racist
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Prodeo Academy
08.2022 - Current
Virtual Teacher
Upper Elementary, South Washington County
08.2021 - 06.2022
Middle School Math Teacher
Woodbury Middle School
06.2012 - 08.2021
Middle School Math Teacher
Cottage Grove Middle School
08.2009 - 08.2012
Middle School Math Teacher
Hazel Park Academy
08.2007 - 08.2009
University of MN
Master Of Education
University of MN
Bachelor of Science
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