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Laura Glick

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Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Cell: 954-***-****

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SUMMARY:

To obtain a challenging position as an Instructional Facilitator using evidence-based instructional coaching as it relates to the school improvement plan and differentiated accountability.

WORK HISTORY:

2002 – Present: Broward County Public Schools, Title One/Curriculum Specialist, Broward County, Florida

• Modeling and coaching for classroom teachers using several Language Arts/Reading strategies aligned with FCAT to enhance student achievement.

• Trained teachers in “6 Traits” and “Coaching for Change” in Broward County Schools.

• Mentor and coach teachers on how to Differentiate Instruction in Language Arts classes.

• Worked with teachers to develop writing portfolios and implemented student data chats.

• Implemented Writing Professional Learning Communities in all of the DA schools to share best practices as well as coach and model scoring of the FL Writes test using the State rubric.

• Oversee the collection, analysis and use of data to identify student learning needs and improve teaching and learning

• Facilitate the implementation of best practices/research-based practices designed to meet clearly identified students needs

• Maintain a consistent focus on teaching and learning to standards in Language Arts/Reading areas

• Provide direct assistance to site staff through lesson demonstration, observation, constructive feedback and coaching; identify systems for ongoing teacher support

• Writing scores increased significantly working collaboratively with individual schools

• Support successful implementation and alignment of school improvement plans

• Provide appropriate services to schools to help to achieve a rigorous, engaging and relevant learning environment for students using data and monitoring tools.

• Worked with Language Arts departments at various schools. Silver Lakes Middle School improved from 60%, achieving a 4.0 or higher, to 75% from the previous year. Persuasive writing improved from 51% to 75% on the Florida Writes test.

• Deerfield Beach Middle School improved from 68%, achieving a 4.0 or higher, to 78%, achieving a 4.0 in Persuasive Writing from the previous year.

2001 – 2002: Broward County Public Schools, H.D. Perry Middle School, 6th Grade Reading Teacher, Broward County, Florida

• Taught 150 students ESE, Regular and Advanced reading using several strategies to help motivate students to achieve their highest level of learning

• Created Cooperative Learning groups according to Benchmark Data

• Incorporated reading strategies including QAR, Cause and Effect, Selective Underlining, Context Clues, VIS charts, Venn Diagrams, KWL Charts, Pre-reading activities, Bloom’s taxonomy, Test Specs, and story elements

2000 - 2001: Broward County Public Schools, Olsen Middle School, 6th Grade Language Arts, Dania Florida

• Taught the Title One students in the 10th percentile including ESOL and ESE students

• Implemented and used Phonetic learning as well as comprehensive strategy skills.

• Taught Florida Writes, Six Traits as well as FCAT strategies using Test Specs to drive curriculum.

• Worked toward successfully improving students overall academic performance as well as a desire to learn using varies CRISS strategies.

1997 - 2000: Samuel Scheck-Hillel Community Day School, Second and Fifth Grade, North Miami Beach, Florida

• Taught general studies implementing whole language cooperative learning whole language cooperative learning including literature groups, teaching Florida Writes, teaching and supervising Read Aloud program and study skills using pre-learning, during learning, and reflective strategies.

• Conducted Stanford Achievement Testing and aligned curriculum to assessments.

• Developed curriculum using thematic approach, implementing study strategy skills for test taking, taught character development skills, worked with students to provide immediate feedback on all prompts in Language Arts.

• Created a Colonial Fair and President’s Day Play for students to learn more about American History

1990 - 1997: Immaculate Conception School, Second and Fifth Grade Teacher, Hialeah, Florida

• Overall supervision of 35 students and supervised all classroom activities

• Implemented Whole Language and Cooperative Learning Centers

• Conducted IOWA, Stanford Achievement, and Standardized testing in classroom.

• Developed lesson plans for all subjects

1988 - 1989: Special Projects Coordinator, United Career Institute, Cutler Ridge, Florida

• Developed and implemented special programs for business school serving 500 students.

• Initiated Business English and Career Counseling course

• Conducted in service programs and orientation classes with all new prospective students

EDUCATION

2000: Completed Dade County Clinical Supervision Program to observe new student teachers in the classroom

1996 – 1997: Masters of Reading/Barry University

1983 – 1988: Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami

PROGRAM CERTIFICATION

English As A Second Language (ESOL) endorsement

Florida Teacher Certification Elementary Education 1-6

Certified Counseling Courses

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