Laurie Gerard
Turner,ME
Summary
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in planning and executing engaging lessons tailored to young learners' needs. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and fostering emotional intelligence. Excel at communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments where students thrive.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
Auburn , ME
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Held weekly team meetings to review curriculum updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
Kindergarten Teacher- Sherwood Heights Elementary
Auburn School Department
Auburn , ME
09.2001 - 06.2023
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
First Grade Teacher- Mildred Fox School
Oxford Hills School Departmemt
Oxford, Maine
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
- Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
- Established effective communication with colleagues across grade levels to develop a cohesive school culture.
Education
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
National Louis University
Chicago, IL09-2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University Of Maine
Orono Maine06-1983
Skills
- Elementary education
- Strong classroom organization and management
- Differentiated instruction to meet all student's needs
- Parent communication at a variety of levels to ensure all parents/families felt informed
- Faculty collaboration working as team leader to create a team of strong dedicated teachers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher- Sherwood Heights Elementary
Auburn School Department
09.2001 - 06.2023
First Grade Teacher- Mildred Fox School
Oxford Hills School Departmemt
08.2000 - 06.2001
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University Of Maine
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