Laurie Funk
Boalsburg,PA
Summary
Friendly and energetic retired teacher with over 27 years experience in the elementary classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Enjoys supporting special-needs learners.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
4th grade teacher
medford township public schools
2005.01 - 2020.01
- 4th grade inclusion teacher for 15 years
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated technology and differentiated instruction for all levels of learners
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and provide feedback
- Facilitated small group instruction on reading comprehension strategies in order to support struggling readers.
- Provided guidance and mentoring services for at-risk students who required additional academic assistance or emotional support.
elementary school teacher
galloway township public schools
1993.01 - 2005.01
- Teacher for grades 2 through 6
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Paraprofessional Substitute
State College Area School District
State College , PA
2022.09 - Present
- Collaborated with classroom teacher on the implementation of instructional strategies that met the needs of diverse learners.
- Substituted in classes when paraprofessionals were absent, delivering support according to pre-planned instructions from the absent para-professional.
Education
Masters of Education -
Widener University
Chester, PA01.1991
B.S Fashion Merchandising -
University of Delaware
01.1985
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Emotional Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- IEP compliance
Timeline
Paraprofessional Substitute
State College Area School District
2022.09 - Present
4th grade teacher
medford township public schools
2005.01 - 2020.01
elementary school teacher
galloway township public schools
1993.01 - 2005.01
Masters of Education -
Widener University
B.S Fashion Merchandising -
University of Delaware
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