Laurie Spangler
Canton
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Plain Local School District, adept at strategic decision-making and project coordination. Successfully developed engaging curricula and innovative programs, enhancing student experiences. Proficient in managing multiple tasks while fostering strong communication with families and colleagues, ensuring all student needs are met effectively.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Plain Local School District
08.1991 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Created developmentally appropriate materials for instruction, practice, and assessment.
Director, Sixth Grade Camp
Plain Local School District
10.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented sixth grade camp program for Plain Local Schools at Elkhorn Valley Camp
- Designed programming in collaboration with Elkhorn staff.
- Budgeted, purchased, and kept accurate records of camp supplies for camp activities
- Planned and conducted informational meetings for parents and students
- Created all schedules, activity descriptions, dorm and bus assignments, and all other details of the camp experience for over 300 students per year.
- Communicated directly with families to accommodate special diets, physical limitations, and other individual needs
- Coordinated fund-raising to provide camp scholarships for families
- Recruited and trained high school students to serve as camp counselors
Coordinator, IPads and Chromebooks
Plain Local School District
08.2014 - Current
- Coordinated chromebook repairs for Glenwood Intermediate School
- Performed basic troubleshooting for student chromebooks
- Organized and kept accurate records for chromebooks needing to be sent to the technology department for repair
- Developed and managed system to provide loaner chromebooks for students waiting on repairs
Education
Master of Library Science - Library Science
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Union College
Alliance, OH05-1991
Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strategic decision-making
- Project coordination
- Comprehensive planning
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Dependable performance
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Director, Sixth Grade Camp
Plain Local School District
10.2014 - Current
Coordinator, IPads and Chromebooks
Plain Local School District
08.2014 - Current
Teacher
Plain Local School District
08.1991 - Current
Master of Library Science - Library Science
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Union College