Laurie Calder-Green

Dynamic virtual classroom educator with over a decade of experience in developing and implementing innovative course curricula across various Learning Management Systems, including Blackboard, Canvas, and Schoology. Committed to creating engaging lesson plans that foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, successfully guiding students to achieve significant academic milestones. Expertise in classroom management and curriculum development effectively meets diverse student needs at all levels. Recognized for strong communication and supervisory skills, coupled with a dedicated work ethic that drives student success.

• Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and piloted new LMS and technology for the district in the classroom to introduce new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom. Facilitated teacher training for technology integration.
• Learning Targets - Employed innovative and multi-sensory AI and technology resources to engage students and provide individualized learning targets and remediation for students.
• Curriculum Development - Wrote and tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
• Best Practices & Rigor - Increased proficiency in ML, 504, IEP, SPED groups as well as increased growth in higher-level students, significantly, as evidenced by EVAAS growth scores in N.C. while teaching the EOC 10th grade ELA course.
• School Pedagogical Leader - Led school district through application and implementation of International Baccalaureate certification and provided training and leadership, using previous experience in leadership position in IB school. Chosen for training and as teacher facilitator for numerous best practices professional development initiatives.
• Struggling Learners - Developed and taught classes for struggling learners while English Department Chairperson to prepare them for high-stakes testing and for life-skills and life-long learning.

• 2012 - current National Council of Teachers of English
• 2000 - current South Carolina and North Carolina Association of Educators, National Education Association
• 2001-2008 N.C. Coaches Association and National High School Coaches Association
• 1981-2000 S.C. Athletic Coaches Association
• 1984-2000 Conference A, State Volleyball Chairman, S.C. High School League
• 1982-2000 S.C. Coaches Association of Women’s Sports (Executive Committee for 15 years, President 1992 )
• 1981-2000 S. C. Basketball Coaches Association
• 1987-1990 Conference A, State Girls Basketball Chairman, S.C. High School League

• 2015-current John Antonetti - Training in Powerful Task Rubric for Designing Student Work and Rigor Design for S.C. ELA Standards / Raising Student Engagement
• 2024 National Board Certified Teacher renewal (2004 original) English Language Arts / Adolescence and Young Adulthood
• 2023 Gifted and Talented Certification, Coast Carolina University, Conway SC
• 2020 Responsibilities of the 21st Century Educator, NCDPI
• 2016 School Coordinator Training and Certification for the IB Diploma Programme, International Baccalaureate Organization
• 2014 National Board Certified Teacher renewal (2004 original) English Language Arts / Adolescence and Young Adulthood
• 2013 Data Team Leadership, The Leadership and Learning Center (facilitate Data Team meeting for individual subject areas)
• 2012 N.C. Virtual Public Schools, Course Developer Training (SAT Prep / ACT Prep and ACT Prep curriculum developer)
• 2009 Professional Learning Communities (Training and Implementation, Spring 2008 through Fall 2010), Triangle High Five, a regional consortium of five public school districts in the Research Triangle area (Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School, Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake County Public Schools
• 2008 Certification to teach IB English A1, Higher Level (since 2003; Theory of Knowledge (since 2007), IBO
• 2007-2001 Trainer / Facilitator for the N.C. Teacher Academy (ELL and Classroom Management modules)
• Coaching and Presentation Skills, Ann Kilcher and Lawrence Ryan, 2007
• Classroom Management That Words, R.J. Marzano, 2004
• Effective Classroom Management, Patricia Belvel, Maya Jordan, 2003
• Teaching and Learning in the Multicultural Classroom
• Enriching Content Classes for Secondary ESL Student, Center for Applied Linguistics and Delta Systems, 2001 - 2002
• Adult Learning Theory, 2002
• 2005 - 2001 AP Literature and Composition Training and renewals
• 2001 Curriculum Instruction for Differentiated Learning, UNC-Chapel HIll DPI
• 2000 Technology in Today’s Classroom, College of Charleston, Charleston S.C.
• 1999 Exploring Instructional Technology, College of Charleston, Charleston S.C.

• 2022-2023 ELA High School Curriculum Writing Team
• John Antonetti - Training in Powerful Task Rubric for Designing Student Work and Rigor Design for S.C. ELA Standards / Raising Student Engagement
• 2014- 2021 School Wide Leadership team (current)
• PLC facilitator, Canvas trainer and advisor for teachers
• IB Staff Professional Development
• English Department Chair (current)
• ABSS Digital Lead (2019-2020) - developed PD for technology for teachers
• 2012-2013 Common Core Implementation, website developer for staff Common Core Resources –
• Facilitator – teacher in-service on “The Brain Compatible Classroom” Fall 2013
• 2013 Data Team School Leadership (training by The Leadership and Learning Center, ABSS), Implementation Spring 2014 (facilitate data team meetings)
• 2001 to 2012 Trainer for the North Carolina Teacher Academy
• Trained experienced and inexperienced high school teachers across the state during summer workshops and for LEA site-based staff development
• Developed timelines and shape curriculum
• 2003 to 2011 School Coordinator, SAT Prep Improvement (consistent increases in all areas)
• 2004 to 2011 Teacher mentor for NCDPI ILT program
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Staff
• Training and Certification for English A1, Higher Level; Theory of Knowledge
• Curriculum development, Vertical Teaming
• 2005 to 2011 Teacher Supervisor, UNC-Chapel Hill Student Teachers Program and Classroom Teacher for Teaching Fellows Observations
• 2005 to 2011 School Coordinator: Writing Across the Curriculum (wrote the plan)
• Our 10th grade writing scores increased over 30% in one year
• 2006 to 2011 Orange County Schools, Professional Learning Communities
• 2006 to 2011 Orange County Schools Collaborative, Leadership Team
• Developing curriculum alignment and writing online pacing guides
• 2004-2009 High Five Regional Partnership and Consortium
• Professional Learning Communities, Becky and Rick Dufour, 2006
• Breaking Ranks II: Strategies for Leading High School Reform, 2005
• 1998-2000 Coordinator for S.C. Act 135, Site Strategic Plan

• 1983- 2008 Varsity Volleyball Coach - overall record 581-161
• Ranked 3rd in N.C. for most wins
• State Champions 1986, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95
• State Runner-up 5 times (S.C. and N.C.)
• 17 Regional Championships titles
• Associated Press Coach of the Year, 1992
• S.C. Nominee for National Coach of the Year (3 times)
• State Coach of the Year (4 years)
• S.C. All Star Coach (3 times)
• Region/Conference Coach of the Year (18 years)
• 38 All State Players, 8 All Star Players, 9 Class A Players of the Year
• 2002-2008 Varsity Women’s Volleyball Coach, Cedar Ridge High School
• Started program in 2002, went to State Championship in our 3rd year
• Conference Coach of the Year 2004, 2006
• One of the state’s largest volleyball programs, with 34 players in uniforms
• 2001-2002 Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, Orange High School, moved a program from yearly losing records (3 or 4 wins a year) to 3rd in the PAC 6; first winning season in school history.
• 1983-2000 Head Coach, McBee High School Volleyball (record there 458-81)
• State Champions 1986, 90,91,92,93,94, 95
• State Runner-up 3 times (1984, 1998, 1999)
• 16 Regional Championships titles
• Region Coach of the Year (16 years)
• 1984- 2008 Varsity Girls Basketball Coach – overall record 437-126 (ranked 8th in N.C.)
• 2002-2008 Varsity Women’s Basketball Coach, Cedar Ridge High School
• Won Mid-State Conference Tournament first year
• 3 –time Conference Champions
• 1984-2000 Head Coach, McBee High School Basketball (record there 359-68)
• State Champions 1985, 1991, 1992 (all undefeated teams)
• State Runner-up: (5 times, including 1999-2000)
• 11 region championships
• 12 Tournament championships
• Region Coach of the Year 10 years
• S.C. All Star Coach (2 years)
• 23 All State Players, 9 All Star Players, 9 Class A Players of the Year
• 14 players receiving full 4-year scholarships