English Teacher

Elizabeth Laurel

949-***-**** *********@*****.***

I am a conscientious and empathetic educator looking to obtain a position in a dynamic setting. I am adaptable and driven, and my educational philosophy emphasizes relevance and research, collaboration, and community.

EXPERIENCE

English Teacher (6-8 ELA and ELD) Marina Del Rey Middle School August 2020-Present

Delivered Common Core State Standards aligned English Language Arts lessons to students in a distance-learning and hybrid learning environment

Established positive relationship and collaboration with teachers and administrators to efficiently develop lessons tailored to students’ interests, strengths, and learning needs

Taught 5 levels of English to 5 classes of 30+ students independently using positive behavior management strategies

Utilized technology and created engaging lessons

Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities, high performance learners, and English Language Learners

Teacher’s Aide CSUF Children’s Center January 2019-October 2019

Planned developmentally appropriate activities to meet needs and interests of children

Cared for infants with attention to physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and creative development

Participated in weekly staff meetings and staff training sessions to increase knowledge of working and communicating with children

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Julander, Brown, & Bollard Law July 2016-July 2017

Assisted attorneys, paralegals, and office manager with various legal research projects, client billing, data entry, calendaring of events, and payroll processing

Used a wide variety of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoints), Quickbooks, Timeslips, and Abacus

Made copies and scans of important legal documents and exhibits and saved them to secured case files

Compiled case information to create exhibit binders used in depositions and trials EDUCATION

Single-Subject Teaching Credential California State University, Fullerton July 2020

Bachelor of Arts in English California State University, Fullerton May 2019

Associates Degree in English Saddleback College May 2017 KEY SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Finding, evaluating, and utilizing educational resources

Adaptive lesson planning, teaching methods, and research skills with guiding UDL priniciples

Successfully improved students’ literacy and reading scores as evidenced by district and state assessments

Implemented Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs

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