LAURA LONG
Georgetown,Ky
Summary
Caring Educator, with 18 years of experience. Expert in classroom management and building relationships with students to ensure success. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventionist
Owen County Board Of Education
08.2022 - Current
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, ensuring timely reporting of progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaboratively and Parallel taught students within the classroom to ensure success.
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Owen County Board of Education
07.2006 - 05.2022
- Team Leader for 3rd grade
- Collaborate with parents to achieve best possible educational outcomes
- Develop lesson plans specific to student need
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Assign and grade class work and homework
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Literacy Specialist
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE
Georgetown, KY08.2011
Elementary Education -
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Lexington, KY05.2006
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Relationship building
- Progress Monitoring
- Flexible approach
- Development of engaging lessons
- Data analysis to drive instruction
Certification
- Literacy Specialist
- Elementary Education K-5
Personal Information
Title: READING INTERVENTIONIST
Timeline
Interventionist
Owen County Board Of Education
08.2022 - Current
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Owen County Board of Education
07.2006 - 05.2022
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Literacy Specialist
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE
Elementary Education -
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
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