Laura L. Minish
Bogart,GA
Summary
Social Studies / Language Arts Teacher with experience educating students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and on different academic levels. Provides a very positive learning environment where the goal is to acquire skills that lead to student success. Explains concepts of geography, government, economics, history, and current events to promote student comprehension. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades work, and encourages student engagement. Most recently taught gifted SS, which included students of different skill levels.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th and 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Haymon-Morris Middle School
Winder, GA
07.2005 - 05.2021
- Established positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Taught social studies content and skills to students using curriculum designated by state and school district and created and used specialized learning activities.
- Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools, and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
- Regularly assessed student progress, modified instruction, and continuously improved student learning.
- Communicated and collaborated with team and with parents, building positive relationships, and fostering student success and achievement together.
- Gave assignments, graded work, and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Developed instructional materials for classroom use and encouraging student participation.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Supported, challenged, and encouraged linguistically diverse students and those with Individualized Education Plans.
- Successfully prepared students for yearly state testing.
Education
Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont College
Athens, GA07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA06.1997
Master of Education - Social Science Education, Broad Field
University of Georgia
Athens, GA08.1980
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Social Behaviors
- Positive Learning Environment
- Interactive Media
- Special Assignments, Activities
- Educational Support
Accomplishments
Served on HMMS Leadership Team 2005-2012
Social Studies Content Leader 2005-2018
Organized School Events Related to Social Studies (Special
Day Announcements, Veterans Day Observance,
Annual Geography Bee Competition)
Planned & Supervised School-Wide Multicultural Day
Celebration 2009-2012
Attended GCSS conferences
Taught a combination of SS/LA classes for 7 years
Taught Reading in the HMMS After-School Tutoring
Program-2 years
Taught LA in the Saturday School Remediation Program-
2 years
HMMS Teacher of the Year 2007-2008
Traveled to China for Study Tour June 2010
Served on Social Studies Committee Writing County-Wide
Assessments
Served on School Governance - 2018-2021
Taught my classes online March 2020-September 2020
Added Gifted Certification in July 2005
Certification
Middle Grades SS 4-8
Middle Grades LA 4-8
Political Science 6-12
History 6-12
Geography 6-12
Economics 6-12
Behavioral Science 6-12
Gifted In-Field
Additional Information
Retirement has been most enjoyable, but I would love to return to teaching on a part-time schedule. I think it would be very rewarding to help students finish their high school credits in Social Studies. My greatest reward in teaching was watching my students make progress in reaching their goals!!
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
6th and 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Haymon-Morris Middle School
07.2005 - 05.2021
Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont College
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Education
University of Georgia
Master of Education - Social Science Education, Broad Field
University of Georgia
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