Laura Crawford
Maumelle,AR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate teacher, who is a forever learner. A variety of experience in and out of the classroom. Whole group, small group, and individualized intervention experience. A passion for helping students become life long learners through believing in themselves. Always looking to enhance the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual lives of students by strengthening the skills needed to positively support academic performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Services Specialist
Mount Saint Mary Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively meet the needs of our school community.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher
Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2015 - 05.2024
- Communicate with parents and team members to provide feedback on students progress and needs.
- Create and develop engaging, multiple modality lesson plans to meet students' academic and social emotional needs.
- Assess student performance regularly in a variety of ways.
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom learning environment.
- Develop and implement classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Create a safe and inviting learning space for all students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Teacher
Our Lady Of The Holy Souls School
08.2011 - 05.2015
Teacher - Long Term Sub
St. Edward's Catholic School
02.2011 - 05.2011
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Our Lady Of The Holy Souls School
08.2008 - 05.2010
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Central Arkansas
Masters Certificate - Dyslexia Intervention
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education (emphasis in Sports Management)
Arkansas State University
2004
Skills
- Growth Mindset Focused
- Motivating students
- Whole Person Development
- Performance Assessments
- Problem-Solving
- Learning Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Academic advisement
- Cooperative and Collaborative Learning Experience
Certification
- Arkansas Teacher Certificate - Early Childhood Education PK - 4 and Dyslexia K-12
- Science of Reading Trained
- IMSE Orton Gillingham Comprehensive Certificate
- Orton Gillingham Math Certificate
- Rite Flight Training Certificate
- Take Flight - CALT (Certified Academic Language Therapist) Training in progress
- Google Educator Certificate
Timeline
Learning Services Specialist
Mount Saint Mary Academy
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2015 - 05.2024
Teacher
Our Lady Of The Holy Souls School
08.2011 - 05.2015
Teacher - Long Term Sub
St. Edward's Catholic School
02.2011 - 05.2011
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Our Lady Of The Holy Souls School
08.2008 - 05.2010
Masters Certificate - Dyslexia Intervention
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education (emphasis in Sports Management)
Arkansas State University
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Central Arkansas
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