LAURA WORMALD

8888 Sundrop Rd

Indianapolis, IN 46231-3102

(317) 331-1443

laura@laurawormald.com

Enthusiastic and committed professional teacher with 4 years’ experience in literacy for primary grade levels.  Natural ability to build rapport and inspire children. Effective communicator and resourceful planner and classroom manager. Thorough understanding of implementing the use of information technology in lesson preparation and delivery. Effectively taught students with ADHD, learning differences, and ELL students.

• Strong supporter of diversity in the classroom and the community
• Outstanding record of team building and leadership
• Sound professional attitude with pride in personal performance and continuing education
• Staunchly committed to student cognitive and personal development

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)                                  Graduation April 2016

Western Governors University of Indiana, Salt Lake City, UT   

Teaching Experience

Elementary Teacher Maternity Leave Jeremiah G Edison Elementary, Indianapolis, IN     May 2016

• Taught in a 3rd grade inclusive classroom with a range of student abilities including students with Specific Learning Disabilities, IEP's, and English Language Learners
• Taught lesson plans aligned to district curriculum, Everyday Math, and TAP teaching standards
• Utilized various technologies and web resources in teaching including Smartboard technology
• Highly effective classroom manager

Student Teaching Maplewood Elementary, Fourth Grade, Indianapolis, IN.             January-April, 2016

• Created and taught differentiated lesson plans to 32 students in support of district curriculum and 4th grade state standards
• Assisted teacher in establishing acceptable classroom behavior guidelines to minimize future classroom management challenges
• Utilized many student-centered learning techniques including gradual release lesson plans, project-based learning, cooperative learning groups, close reading protocol, evidence logs, literature circles, and exit tickets
• Effectively communicated with parents regarding students’ learning improvement and behavior
• Collaborated with 4th grade team in lesson planning and developed PowerPoint lesson presentations

HOSTS Program Remedial Reading Instructor

 McClelland Elementary, Indianapolis, IN                                         November 2011 – December 2015

• Provided standards based remedial reading instruction to 30+ second and third grade students daily.  
• Created and taught small group lesson plans in support of district benchmarks for 2^nd and 3^rd grade literacy.   
• Planned and organized manipulative skill activities geared toward fostering students’ success in literacy based upon individual strengths and needs
• Supported McClelland administration, teachers, and staff with an extensive and diverse list of student and school-wide management and oversight responsibilities

Technology & Marketing Consultant, Realtor, Business Manager May 2007 – November 2011 Self-Employed

• Educated realtor clients in the effective use of web based technology to build their client base and strengthen their value to their customers
• Created electronic marketing materials and graphics to enhance clients’ market presence
• Maintained and expanded online customer databases to maximize business to client relationships
• Educated home buyers on the use of market study and negotiation techniques
• Educated sellers in strategic marketing and methods to maximize property value
• Educated colleagues in use of Information Technology