Laura Powers
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
School Town Of Highland
08.2021 - Current
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Teacher
School City Of Hammond
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Chemistry
Purdue University
Skills
- Social-emotional learning training
- Team building
- Learning style assessment
- Biology, Chemistry & Physics expertise
- Curriculum mapping & assessment development
- Instructional design & rubric creation
- Clear written communication & feedback
- Google Workspace & Microsoft Office
- Google Classroom & simulations (eg Gizmos, HHMI), Zoom & remote collaboration tools
- AI integration support for educators
Certification
- Secondary Teaching License for the State of IN in Life Science
Timeline
Teacher
School Town Of Highland
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
School City Of Hammond
08.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Chemistry
Purdue University
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