Laurie Norton

Elementary School Teacher

Quincy School District 172

09.1999 - 06.2025

Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback, recommendations for enrichment opportunities or remediation and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices. Was trained in G.L.A.D. through 3 different opportunities over the past 12 years and used these designs to better support my students' learning.
Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress, engage student ownership and provided students a means to communicate their skills and challenges to their parents during conferences.
Mentored student teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students and met to fine tune plans whenever needed.
Helped on various committees for curriculum adoptions, school reconfiguration teams and for 4 years as a union rep for our teacher's association.
Acted as a substitute in grades K-8 during the 1999-2000 school year ending as a long term sub in a First/Second blend classroom. Contracted as a 2nd grade teacher from 2000-2006. Contracted as a 3rd grade teacher from 2006-2014. Contracted as a 1st grade teacher from 2014-2025.

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