Stephanie Laurens
Marietta,GA
Summary
Highly motivated to lead colleagues in implementing innovations that assist in the creation of future ready students. Committed to creating welcoming learning environments where students are willing to take risks, solve problems, and become independent learners.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade General Education Teacher
Argyle Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
- Lesson planning, differentiating instruction, and providing resources in ELA for 3 classrooms
- Completed Teacher Leader program in Cobb County School District for Early Learning - 2024
- Teacher of the Year 2023-2024
- Girls on the Run Coach/Mentor - 2021-2023
- Argyle Food Bank Volunteer - 2017-current
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
- Stayed abreast of latest changes in field by completing training courses and attending conferences.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
First Grade General Education Teacher
Argyle Elementary School
07.2015 - 07.2022
- Member of safety committee (Creation of Safety Bags for each teacher)
- Writing Club Volunteer - Grades K-3 (I integrated the use of Microsoft Word)
- Founder of Graphic Novel Club with 15 students grades K-3
- Sourced materials to use in instruction and projects by reaching out to administrators and community.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Planning field trips
Second Grade General Education Teacher
Argyle Elementary School
07.2005 - 07.2015
- Team Lead
- Inclusion Classroom
- Mentor Student Teacher
- After school Brownie's Leader
- Tutoring after school
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Sourced materials to use in instruction and projects by reaching out to administrators and community.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Maintained safety of class by operating machinery, power tools and hand tools correctly.
- Provided training to staff on using Smart Notebook and Smart board
Fifth Grade General Education Teacher
Argyle Elementary School
07.2002 - 01.2005
- School Improvement Plan Committee
- 21st Century Mentor and Tutor -Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Education
Specialist’s - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Ga05.2025
Master of Arts - Teaching
Walden university
Minneapolis, MN06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Early and Elementary Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA04.2002
Skills
- Presentations
Accomplishments
- Acquired [Description of equipment or technology] to improve instruction.
- Facilitated [Improvement] through [Actions].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Tutoring
- After School Program
- Science Club
- Special needs
Certifications Memberships
- Instructional Technology (K-12)
- GACE Certified Secondary History (6-12)
- Reading Endorsement
- CCSD Teacher Leader Program
- Coaching Certificate
Professional References
Available upon request
Clubs Volunteer Work
- Girls on the Run, 3-5
- Argyle Run Club, 2-5
- Writing Club, 3-5
- Comic Book Club, K-2
- Girl Scouts, 2, 2011-2013
- Argyle Food Bank
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Second Grade General Education Teacher
Argyle Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
First Grade General Education Teacher
Argyle Elementary School
07.2015 - 07.2022
Second Grade General Education Teacher
Argyle Elementary School
07.2005 - 07.2015
Fifth Grade General Education Teacher
Argyle Elementary School
07.2002 - 01.2005
Master of Arts - Teaching
Walden university
Bachelor of Arts - Early and Elementary Education
Kennesaw State University
Specialist’s - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
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