Laureen Greathouse
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in literacy improvement and instructional strategies. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving student success through targeted interventions. Skilled in curriculum development, data analysis, and mentoring teachers to enhance instructional practices. Reliable team player with flexible approach, adapting to evolving educational needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Coach
MNPS
Dan Mills, Mt. View, Gateway Elementary
08.2014 - Current
- Three-year Reward School staff member; TNDOE A rating
- Serves on Building Leadership Team and Instructional Leadership Team
- Manages School Based Accelerated Scholars program as Tutor Lead
- Coordinates MTSS-A, plans and executes data meetings, and manages FastBridge testing and progress monitoring
- Co-creator of Every Student Known Day
- Coaches teachers using the MNPS coaching cycle in a variety of literacy practices
- Leads curriculum transition from Balanced Literacy to Wit and Wisdom
- Manages instructional systems, including curriculum resources and inventory
- Developed mentor program for new teachers
Teacher, Reading Interventionist
Paris Special School District
Paris, TN
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Level 5 teacher for three years
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring accurate feedback.
- Initiated and implemented the first “After School Book Club” to increase student reading motivation
- Interventionist for Tier-three RTII students in grades one and Three
- Completed Wilson Language Training
- Mentored teacher assistants, providing guidance on instructional strategies for tiered instruction.
Teacher & Paraprofessional
Coweta County Schools
GA
08.2010 - 10.2011
- Supported middle-school special education students in co-lab classrooms
- Assessed and tutored small groups in phonics and comprehension
- Moved into a second-grade classroom mid-year, teaching collaboratively
- Piloted and implemented Café Reading framework
K–12 Reading Coordinator
Jefferson School District
WI
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Coordinated district reading programs and Title I grant
- Mentored new staff on best practices in reading instruction and program coordination techniques.
- Developed and implemented reading programs to enhance student literacy across grade levels.
- Coordinated professional development workshops for educators on effective reading instruction strategies.
- Established guided reading rooms in all elementary schools
Classroom Teacher (K, 3rd, 4th)
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
01.1992 - 01.2002
- Planned and taught core curriculum for diverse learners
- Led faculty professional development in reading foundation skills
- Tutored at-risk students in after-school program
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
Education
M.A. - Educational Leadership
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN01-2025
30 Hours Reading Education - Reading Education
University of Wisconsin, Lipscomb University
WI, TN01-2018
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY01-1995
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA01-1990
Skills
- Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development
- Literacy Systems & Curriculum Leadership
- Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring
- School Improvement & Program Implementation
- Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Inclusive & Student-Centered Practices
Certification
- Tennessee Instructional Leadership License
- Professional Tennessee License — Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education
Timeline
Literacy Coach
MNPS
08.2014 - Current
Teacher, Reading Interventionist
Paris Special School District
10.2011 - 05.2014
Teacher & Paraprofessional
Coweta County Schools
08.2010 - 10.2011
K–12 Reading Coordinator
Jefferson School District
08.2002 - 06.2005
Classroom Teacher (K, 3rd, 4th)
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
01.1992 - 01.2002
M.A. - Educational Leadership
Lipscomb University
30 Hours Reading Education - Reading Education
University of Wisconsin, Lipscomb University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Nazarene College
Awards & Professional Activities
Outstanding Senior in Early Childhood Education, Eastern Nazarene College (1990), Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities (1990), Recipient of multiple MNPS, Plus Foundation, and mini-grants, GAPPS Accreditation committee member (2011), University Supervisor, MTSU (2007)