LORI A. LAING
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Dedicated and responsive teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
READING INTERVENTIONIST
Michael J. Conley at Southwood
Tallahassee, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored progress of identified students by collecting data on an ongoing basis and using it to inform instruction decisions.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Scott Elementary
Thomasville, Ga
07.2023 - 11.2023
- 4th Grade Reading and Social Studies
ENGLISH TEACHER
Raa Middle School
Tallahassee, FL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- 7th Grade General and Advanced Language Arts
INTENSIVE READING & ELA TEACHER
Fort King Middle School
Ocala, FL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- 6,7,8th Grade Intensive Reading, Language Arts
ENGLISH TEACHER
Raa Middle School
Tallahassee, FL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- 7th Grade General and Advanced Language Arts
ENGLISH TEACHER
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
Tallahassee, FL
01.2014 - 01.2019
- 6th Grade Language Arts and Intensive Reading
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Leon Schools Summer Reading Program
01.2011 - 01.2018
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Sabal Palm Elementary
Tallahassee, FL
01.2013 - 01.2014
- 4th Grade Reading, Writing, Social Studies and Science
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Riley Elementary
Tallahassee, FL
01.2011 - 01.2013
- 4th Grade Reading and Writing
ENGLISH TEACHER
Taylor County Middle School
Perry, FL
01.2005 - 01.2011
- 8th Grade Language Arts, Writing and Intensive Reading
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Taylor County Elementary
Perry, FL
01.2004 - 01.2005
- 3rd/4th/5th Grades Math and 4th Grade Reading
Education
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Florida A & M
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Saint Leo University
Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Strong Relationship with Students And Parents
- Interpersonal Skills
- Up-To-Date Instructional Technology
- Time Management Skills
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Behavior Management
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Critical Thinking
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- ESOL K - 12
- READING ENDORSEMENT
- ELEMENTARY GRADES K - 6
- MIDDLE GRADES, LANGUAGE ARTS 5 - 9
Roles And Responsibilities
- Monitored student achievement by created common assessment, item analysis, sustain learning through reteach and enrichment
- Created/Implemented Co-teaching Lessons with Peer Teacher
- Data, Curriculum & Instruction Learning Communities (PLC's)
- Collective Data Analysis Team Member
- Provide training to teachers on Common Core Standards
- Participate on Literacy & RTI School Teams
- Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS), School Wide Rep/Coach
Professional Development
- SRA READING
- ACHIEVE 3000
- COMMON LIT
- WONDERS READING
- GO MATH
- SUCCESS MAKER
- STAR
- SIX TRAITS OF WRITING
- REWARDS Reading Program
- READ 180
- USING DATA TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT-LEAD
- LEXIA
- UFLI
References
- Tonja Fitzgerald, Director of Support Services & Mental Health, Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, FL, 850.487.7840, fitzgeraldt@leonschools.net
- Christopher Small, Ph.D., Director of Educational Leadership, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, 713.416.6122, clsmall@fsu.edu
- Mike Holmes, Principal, Chaires Elementary School, Tallahassee, FL, 850.488.5977, holmesr@leonschools.net
- Elizabeth Greenberg, Principal, Pine Meadow Elementary, Pensacola, FL, 850.494.5630, egreenberg@escambia.k12.fl.us
- Alicia Beshears, Superintendent, Taylor County Schools, Perry, FL, 850.838.2500, Alicia.beshears@taylor.k12.fl.us
- Alma Parker, Reading Coach, Raa Middle School, Tallahassee, FL, 850.528.8759, browna@leonschools.net
Timeline
READING INTERVENTIONIST
Michael J. Conley at Southwood
11.2023 - Current
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Scott Elementary
07.2023 - 11.2023
ENGLISH TEACHER
Raa Middle School
01.2022 - 01.2023
INTENSIVE READING & ELA TEACHER
Fort King Middle School
01.2020 - 01.2022
ENGLISH TEACHER
Raa Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2020
ENGLISH TEACHER
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2019
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Sabal Palm Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2014
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Leon Schools Summer Reading Program
01.2011 - 01.2018
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Riley Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2013
ENGLISH TEACHER
Taylor County Middle School
01.2005 - 01.2011
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Taylor County Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2005
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Florida A & M
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Saint Leo University
- ESOL K - 12
- READING ENDORSEMENT
- ELEMENTARY GRADES K - 6
- MIDDLE GRADES, LANGUAGE ARTS 5 - 9
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