LAURA BEARD

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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position that gives me the opportunity to foster and expand the growing
minds of children in grades K-6 or students with disabilities in grades K-12.

EDUCATION
Cabrini College
PA Masters of Education with Reading Specialist Certification
- Present
Millersville University
Millersville, PA
Bachelor of Science Elementary/Special Education
2012
Overall GPA: 3.85/4.0
Deans List 8 Semesters
Laude

Radnor,
October 2015

December
Graduated Magna Cum

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Special Education Teacher- 4th grade Learning Support
August 2013Present
Devised and executed IEPs and PBSPs based on individual student needs
Collaborated as a member of IEP team with regular education teachers and related
service providers
Supported inclusion of students with disabilities in regular education classrooms
Planned for and taught a Learning Support English Language Arts class with diverse
students
Co-Taught an inclusive mathematics class
Served as member of core team to construct and sustain a School-Wide Positive Behavior
Support Program
Instructional Assistant- 3rd grade Learning Support
February 2013 June 2013
Assisted lead teacher in executing Language Arts and math lessons
Aided with progress monitoring and data collection for students with IEPs
Worked with students with a wide range of disabilities in small groups and one-on-one in
all core subject areas
Taught an integrated Language Arts and Science unit using Whole-Brain Learning
techniques
High School Academic Support- Student Teaching
Fall
2012
Developed and implemented a 5 day comprehensive unit on test taking strategies
Designed instruction to support students with a broad range of abilities
Attended multiple IEP meetings and Reevaluation Report meetings
Communicated with general education teachers to support students in their subject area
classes
Implemented effective classroom management routines in classes of 5-7 students ranging
in age from 14 to 18 years old
Progress monitored multiple students through administering the Key Math test, and QRIs
Chaperoned Winter Formal Dance

1st grade-Student Teaching

Fall
2012
Planned and implemented Learning Focused lessons and activities for 24 students in
accordance with Pennsylvania State Standards in the subject areas of reading, writing,
and math
Developed and implemented a 13-day comprehensive unit on subtraction concepts
Designed instruction to support students with a broad range of abilities, including
students with IEPs
Constructed and implemented both formative and summative assessments to establish
student progress and determine if standards and requirements were being met
Assisted with Math Response to Intervention
Utilized technology in the classroom through use of the SMARTboard, and the classroom
set of iPads
Volunteered to chaperone after school field trip with students
Implemented effective classroom management routines in a classroom of 24 students
Designed and created learning centers and interactive visual displays
Advanced Professional Studies
3rd grade
2012

Spring

Advanced Professional Studies

Learning Support K-3rd Grade
Fall 2011
Sophmore Bloc Field Placement
Therapeutic Emotional Support 3rd 5th Grade
2010

Fall

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCES

Tutor
January 2013 to present
Worked one-on-one with 5 year old students on Kindergarten readiness skills
Focus on pre-reading skills, phonemic and phonetic awareness, writing, and basic math
skills
Childcare Provider June 2005 to present
Worked with children ages birth to 12 years over a span of years
Help school-aged children with homework and tutor as necessary
Prepare young children for school by working on pre-reading skills and kindergarten
readiness skills
Digital Learning Studio January 2010 to May 2012
Assisted and tutored peers on various technology projects
Conducted workshops on the use of Imovie and integration of technology into the
classroom
Communicated and collaborated with co-workers on methods of instruction as well as
new technology
ESF Summer Camps June 2009 to August 2010

Led groups ranging in size from 4-16 children ages 4 and 5 years old in areas such as art,
science, drama, swimming, social studies, and physical education.

ACTIVITIES/RELATED EXPEREINCES
Rejoicing Sprits, Exton, PA Fall 2010 to Present
Assist Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities integrate into faith
community through helping to prepare worship opportunities, helping to remove barriers
to such experiences, and also preparing for and attending fellowship opportunities