Laurie Pranke
Geneva,OH
Summary
Accomplished Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
STEAM Academy Of Warren
Warren, OH
08.2021 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
HR Assistant
Walmart
Cortland, OH
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
- Responded to inquiries by answering telephone calls, in-person questions and emails.
- Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy, and assisted with system changes.
- Maintained office supplies, distributed mail, and processed invoices for payment.
- Coordinated and set up meeting materials, presentations and audiovisual systems.
Elementary School Principal
B M Hanson Elementary School
Harvey, ND
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Warwick Public Schools
Warwick, ND
08.2008 - 05.2016
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Supervised students based on licensing, administration and compliance standards to promote safe, clean and nurturing classroom environment.
- Liaised with other faculty and staff to monitor halls, bathrooms, playgrounds and lunchrooms.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Sheyenne Public School
Sheyenne, ND
08.1989 - 06.2008
- Tutored students after school program
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Supervised students based on licensing, administration and compliance standards to promote safe, clean and nurturing classroom environment.
- Liaised with other faculty and staff to monitor halls, bathrooms, playgrounds and lunchrooms.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minot State University
Minot, ND03.1988
Certification For Elementary Administration - Elementary Principal
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND06.2016
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Conflict resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Active Listening
- Team building
- Responsible
- Decision Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of School Improvement Process..
- Supervised team of 33 staff members providing a positive working environment during leadership duties.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of a Sensory Disorder room for students.
- Managed Student Teachers for two college universities.
- Updated curriculum and maintained an accurate rotation.
- Established school's social media presence to alert parents and students of critical or time-sensitive information.
- Managed school operations for 250 students.
Timeline
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
STEAM Academy Of Warren
08.2021 - Current
HR Assistant
Walmart
07.2020 - 08.2021
Elementary School Principal
B M Hanson Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Warwick Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2016
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Sheyenne Public School
08.1989 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minot State University
Certification For Elementary Administration - Elementary Principal
University of Mary
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