Laurin Burton
Woodway
Summary
Passionate educator excelling in student-centered instruction and behavior management. Committed to fostering relationships and enhancing engagement, I leverage data-driven strategies to boost student achievement. A collaborative leader, I prioritize professional development and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade RLA, Team Leader
Chapel Park Elementary
Waco
08.2024 - Current
- Planned and delivered structured lessons to engage and motivate students.
- Organized hands-on learning experiences to enhance student understanding.
- Analyzed assessment data to customize instruction for individual student needs.
- Supported school curriculum delivery by aligning teaching methods with diverse learning levels.
- Created behavior programs to support and enhance student success.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and administrators.
- Collaborated with colleagues to prepare and review school curriculum for consistent delivery.
- Provided professional development on technology integration and communication strategies.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Woodgate Intermediate
Waco
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Leveraged assessment data to establish performance targets, guiding instructional strategies and improving student achievement.
- Adapted teaching practices to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes across all subjects.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Supervised support staff to optimize classroom effectiveness.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development through participation in relevant training opportunities.
Education
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Lamar University
08-2020
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University Central Texas
06-2014
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Student motivation and discipline
- Behavior management
- Student-centered approach
- Diversity awareness
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Flexibility
- High motivation
- Commitment to learning
- Relationship building
References
- Mrs. Jennifer Patrick, Teacher, Graham Junior High School, 725 Tennessee Street, Graham, TX, 76450, JenniferPatrick76@hotmail.com
- Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Principal, Chapel Park Elementary School, 9400 Chapel Road, Waco, TX, 76712, Kimberly.Hawkins@midwayisd.org
- Ms. Lindsay Ostrom, Counselor, Chapel Park Elementary School, 9400 Chapel Road, Waco, TX, 76712, Lindsay.Ostrom@midwayisd.org
Timeline
5th Grade RLA, Team Leader
Chapel Park Elementary
08.2024 - Current
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Woodgate Intermediate
08.2017 - 05.2020
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Lamar University
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University Central Texas