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Laurianne Baur

Katy

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven TIA-Master-level educator with over 7 years of experience in science education fostering academic excellence and student engagement in diverse classroom settings. Proven track record of student achievement and instructional leadership at both school and district levels. Skilled in curriculum development, fostering student engagement, and integrating hands-on learning activities. Focused on collaborative teamwork and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Reliable team player with passion for driving student success and achieving measurable results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

5th Grade Science Teacher

Harmony Science Academy Katy
08.2018 - Current
  • Managed six classroom sections (28–32 students each) by implementing positive behavior reinforcement systems, including weekly table point reward incentives to promote engagement and accountability.
  • Maintained consistent and effective family communication through weekly newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, emails, phone calls, and text messaging, fostering strong school-home partnerships.
  • Provided targeted after-school academic interventions on a weekly basis to support student achievement and close learning gaps.
  • Designed and delivered engaging weekly lesson plans, aligned with curriculum standards and student needs, to ensure dynamic and differentiated instruction.
  • Involved with the planning and coordination of school-wide events, including science fairs, STEM festivals, educational field trips, and 5th-grade graduation ceremonies.
  • Coached the Junior Solar Sprint competition club, guiding students in hands-on STEM learning and project-based engineering challenges.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Harmony Science Academy Katy
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Provided one-on-one in-class academic support to students with special needs, ensuring individualized attention and instructional accommodations.
  • Collaborated consistently with classroom teachers and the special education department to align instructional strategies and monitor student progress.

Paraprofessional

Spring Branch ISD
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Delivered targeted small group reading interventions to 5th-grade students to support literacy development and address specific learning gaps.
  • Maintained consistent weekly communication with classroom teachers to share student progress, adjust instruction, and ensure alignment with classroom goals.

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Curriculum and Instruction - Science

University of Texas At Arlington
12-2021

Alternative Certification Program -

ACT Houston
Houston, TX
12-2016

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -

University of Vermont
12-2002

Skills

  • TIA Master-level educator
  • Lead 5th grade science curriculum writer, Harmony Public Schools
  • District PLC Leader
  • Effective communicator
  • Data-driven educator
  • Effective parent-teacher collaborator
  • Growth mindset encouragement
  • Elemtary Teacher of the Year, HSA Katy Middle, 2022-2023

Certification

  • Texas EC-6 Generalist
  • Texas 4-8 Science
  • Texas K-12 Health Science
  • Texas K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental

Timeline

5th Grade Science Teacher

Harmony Science Academy Katy
08.2018 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Harmony Science Academy Katy
02.2018 - 08.2018

Paraprofessional

Spring Branch ISD
08.2017 - 01.2018

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Curriculum and Instruction - Science

University of Texas At Arlington

Alternative Certification Program -

ACT Houston

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -

University of Vermont

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