School Teacher
Resume:
Lara Garrett
**** ***** ******* ** ******, MO ***53 417-***-**** abhlaf@r.postjobfree.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to express an interest in joining the team at Goodyear. I have been a school administrator and teacher in
Springfield, Missouri for the past several years, but my family and I will be relocating to Topeka the first of July. I am
excited about the prospect of joining a new community and am submitting my resume for consideration.
As you’ll see on the enclosed resume, the depth of my experience in education offers you the opportunity to hire a
skilled communicator with an incredible degree of flexibility. I have and outgoing and positive personality, which
lends itself well to working with clients and fellow colleagues.
Having worked in a small school over the past several years, I have been asked to wear many hats. Apart from
teaching, I directed the summer program, managed operations and building needs as we moved from one school to
another, led numerous school tours, and answered phones for many hours. I solved problems quickly, took careful
notes and messages, and managed a relatively hectic school environment without feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
As the Upper School Director, I have been responsible for staff recruitment, hiring, evaluations, conducting weekly
staff meetings, training, orientation, scheduling, and all responsibilities involving managing the middle and high
school personnel. Strong interpersonal communication skills, organization, and time management have been key my
success in this arena.
Prior to teaching at The Summit, I taught for Springfield Public Schools in an urban environment with many English
Language Learning students. There, I was awarded a national Teacher of the Year award, and was recognized by the
Missouri House of Representatives as an outstanding educator. In all of my professional aspirations, I strive for
excellence.
Before that experience, I was an administrative and personal assistant for the Executive Vice President of Drury
University. There, I took many responsibilities including checking and directing her emails, phone messages,
managing schedules, typing dictated letters, keeping appointments and sending reminders, in addition to cleaning and
general maintenance of the office area.
Apart from classroom experiences, I have demonstrated skill as a professional writer and public speaker, publishing
articles in both educational and parenting journals, and speaking to various groups on educational topics, including
hosting teacher training seminars on classroom technique, integrated curriculum, and critical thinking skills.
My family and I will be in the Topeka area several times during the spring and early summer. Please contact me if I
can visit for an interview or facility tour in the coming months. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Lara Garrett
Enclosure
Lara Garrett
2841 State Highway JJ Sparta, MO 65753 417-***-**** abhlaf@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Experience
Summit Preparatory School, Springfield, MO 2008 Present
Upper School Director, Middle School Humanities Teacher
Oversaw program and curriculum development, administrated grades 5 – 12, organized and directed summer and
after school programming, taught middle school social studies and served as the fifth grade homeroom teacher.
Traveled with a group to El Progresso, Honduras to visit schools, bring food and supplies to impoverished regions of
Northern Honduras; secured grant funding to cover the group’s travel expenses.
Coached the High School Mock Trial team to a regional first place victory and onto the state wide competition.
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Lead teacher in a multi age teaming environment, developed differentiated curriculum, mentored new teachers and
guided teacher in staff development exercises. Served on numerous school development, curriculum, and
accreditation committees.
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity as the fourth and fifth grade lead teacher, co teacher of middle school English,
and 4th – 6th grade math.
Entered students into regional math, social studies, and writing contests, with students regularly placing and moving
onto state wide competitions.
Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MO 2005
2008
4 and 5th Grade Teacher
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Planned, prepared, and facilitated instruction for all students including many English Language Learners, students
with special education needs, and many living at a low socioeconomic status. Served as a teacher advocate for
underrepresented gifted students in poverty.
EMINTS $36,000 school technology grant recipient and teacher, 2007 – 2008
Published “Literacy Through Reader’s Theater” in Focus on Learning education journal, December 2007
Teacher of the Year, Recognized by Missouri House of Representatives and by Teachers’ Insurance Plan, 2006 2007
Differentiated Instruction and Integrated Curriculum continuing education instructor and new teacher mentor for
Springfield Public Schools, 2006 2007
Everyday Mathematics teacher trainer, led teacher workshops to accompany district wide curriculum adoption, 2006
Ash Grove Public Schools, Ash Grove, MO 2004
2005
3rd Grade Teacher
Created a child centered classroom community that cultivated independence, curiosity, cooperative learning, critical
thinking, and a positive outlook for students.
Pursued all district opportunities for extended professional development and sought resources for underprivileged
students and their families.
Drury University, Springfield, MO
Administrative Assistant
Managed day to day operations of the University Vice President’s office
Trained, scheduled, and mentored work study students to work as office aids
Answered phones and emails, regularly corresponding with university staff, students and parents.
Education
Drury University, Springfield, MO 2005 –
Present
M.Ed. Instructional Technology; Focus: Gifted Education and Differentiated Instruction
Continuing work toward Master’s in Education online; 21 credit hours completed in technology, education philosophy
Graduate assistant and co taught freshman literature; served on the university tenure committee; undergraduate
mentoring program, met regularly with current and prospective parents as a representative of the university, GPA 4.0
Lara Garrett
2841 State Highway JJ Sparta, MO 65753 417-***-**** abhlaf@r.postjobfree.com
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 2006 2007
Completed several graduate courses related to reading and instruction; practicums in grades 1 st – 8th; developed
Individual Education Plans and working with dyslexia and gifted students with learning disabilities, GPA 4.0
Drury University, Springfield, MO 1999 2004
B.A. in Elementary Education; Minors in Global Studies, Political Science, Pre Law Emphasis
Missouri Teaching Certification in grades 1st – 6th; President of Kappa Delta Phi Teacher Education Honors
Fraternity; President of Junior Class; President of Kappa Delta Phi Pre Law Honors Fraternity, GPA 3.8
Selected to attend Yale University Academy of Developmentally Centered Education on full scholarship
Florence, Italy study abroad – women’s literature and studio art experience, 2001
Missouri Secretary of State Intern, 2000 election season
Training and Workshops Attended
Kagan Cooperative Learning, Love and Logic, Differentiated Instruction, Four Blocks, Four Square Writing,
Everyday Math, Mainstreaming Students With Special Needs, Students Gifted in Poverty, Content Based Reader’s
Theater
References
Karen Sweeney, Head of School
The Summit Preparatory School of Southwest Missouri
2155 West Chesterfield Boulevard
Springfield, Missouri 65807
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Sandy Frye, Middle School English Teacher
The Summit Preparatory School of Southwest Missouri
2155 West Chesterfield Boulevard
Springfield, Missouri 65807
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Dody McDaniel, First Grade Teacher
McGregor Elementary
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, Missouri
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Myki Williamson, Literacy Coach
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, Missouri
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Samantha Smith, Parent of Former Student
St. John’s Hospital
Springfield, Missouri
Lara Garrett
2841 State Highway JJ Sparta, MO 65753 417-***-**** abhlaf@r.postjobfree.com
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