Louisa Forguson
Austin,TX
Summary
Compassionate Teacher skilled at introducing new technologies into classrooms and improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Committed to closely monitoring progress and proactively adjusting strategies for long-term student success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Administrator
Young Life Buda-Kyle
01.2022 - Current
- Managed communications and database
- Organized and manage donor relations
- Maintained staff schedules and fundraising programs
- Coordinated meetings, conferences and travel arrangements for area personnel.
- Prepared reports summarizing donor activities such as giving patterns, trends in giving.
Curriculum Specialist/Teacher
Acorns to Oaks Preschool
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Developed age-appropriate lessons for children aged 6 months to 4 years.
- Organized in-house field trips and directed Christmas and Easter programs.
- Created Science Curriculum and STEAM experiences
- Maintained and updated Pro-care database to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Enhanced parent communication by updating social media platforms regularly.
Teacher/ Substitute Teacher
Austin ISD
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Instructed 7th grade English Language Arts at O.Henry Middle School
- Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement.
- Managed classroom discipline effectively while maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.
- Assessed student understanding through informal and formal methods.
Teacher
Leander ISD
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Instructed eighth grade English Language Arts at Henry Middle School.
- Created lesson plans to help struggling readers increase their comprehension skills.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Texas A&M Universtity
05-2000
Skills
- Budget administration
- Organizational leadership
- Meeting facilitation
- Events coordination
- Business administration
- Relationship development
- Reading motivation
- Small group instruction
- Verbal and written communication
References
- Robin Bauzon, Director, Acorns to Oaks Preschool, Robin.Bauzon@austinoakschurch.org, (512) 560-9862
- Dawn Beacom, Operations Director, Austin Oaks Church, Dawn.Beacom@austinoakschurch.org, (512) 891-1600
Activities
- Small Group Leader- Austin Oaks Church
- Preschool Volunteer- Austin Oaks Church
- Women’s Ministry Team- Austin Oaks Church
- Presenter- Early Childhood Christian Network
Certification
- Classroom Teacher-English Language Arts and Reading Grades (4-8)
- Classroom Teacher-English Language Arts and Reading Grades (8-12)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental
Timeline
Area Administrator
Young Life Buda-Kyle
01.2022 - Current
Curriculum Specialist/Teacher
Acorns to Oaks Preschool
01.2014 - 01.2023
Teacher/ Substitute Teacher
Austin ISD
01.2006 - 01.2014
Teacher
Leander ISD
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Classroom Teacher-English Language Arts and Reading Grades (4-8)
- Classroom Teacher-English Language Arts and Reading Grades (8-12)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Texas A&M Universtity
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