LAURA OHNOUTKA

208 East 2nd Street

Valparaiso, NE 68065

(402) 450-2852
laura_ohnoutka@hotmail.com
Education

Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences

Endorsements:

Elementary Education
Special Education K-6

Praxis Status:

Praxis I completed
Praxis II pending

Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2015

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Experience in Education
Lincoln Public Schools Local Substitute Teacher
October 2014-present
Practicum Experiences
Special Education Grade 4, Belmont Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Fall 2014
Taught reading, writing and math skills
Worked individually with moderate behavior students to increase academics
Attended IEP and MDT -2 meetings
Grade 1, Belmont Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Fall 2013
Created and taught thematic unit about magnets
Worked individually with a student to develop reading skills using Sound Partners
Administered QRI-5 (Qualitative Reading Inventory 5)
Grade 5, Roper Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Spring 2013
Created and taught lessons focusing on math curriculum

Introduced new math concepts using manipulatives

Worked with a student monitoring behavior and implementing a token economy
Grade 1, Sheridan Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
Spring 2012

Taught lessons in math

Additional Experience in Education
Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center Tutoring Program, UNL
Fall 2014
Administered QRI-5, Tile Test, IRAS, DRA, and Spelling Inventory Assessments
Created and taught lessons based on one students needs
Assessed and taught literacy skills on a one-to-one basis
Project Wildlife Certified
Certified to teach and conduct activities using the Project Wildlife curriculum

Volunteer Experience
Heartland Big Brothers Big Sisters
Student Education Association of Nebraska
Volunteer Group for Future Educators

November 2012-present
August 2014-present

Work Experience
Student Secretary, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
August 2011-present

Assisted in doctoral and graduate research

Helped plan monthly meetings

Planned annual awards banquet

Summer Day Camp Counselor, Belmont Recreation Center, Lincoln, NE
April 2014-present
Created and taught lessons focusing on reading, writing, math and physical exercise

Supervised children by making sure they were in a safe and fun environment

Schedule and traveled to weekly field trips around the city

Private Nanny, Lincoln, NE
April 2013-September 2013
Provided appropriate care for an eight year old child
Arranged visits to local zoo, outdoor recreation centers, museums and nature centers
Worked on reading skills through Sound Partners
America Reads Tutor, Everett Elementary School, Lincoln, NE
August 2011-April 2012
Worked with small groups of kindergarteners to increase literacy skills

Tutored students during the after school program in multiple academics

Worked with ELL students in their reading skills
Honors
Dean's List, College of Education and Human Sciences, 2 semesters
Ovation Award, College of Arts and Sciences, January 2013
May Miler Brownell Memorial Scholarship
Sue Wilson Scholarship
W.A. & M.K. DeBord Memorial Scholarship
J.H. & E. Mason Scholarship
References
*References available upon request