Laura Krause
Stroudsburg
Summary
Certified in STEM Pre-Engineering K-12, General Education K-5, and in Special Education Teacher with 14+ years of experience in teaching diverse student populations in emotionally impaired and general education classroom settings. Skilled in delivering effective educational programs for special students with serious emotional, mental, and learning disabilities. Adept at creating lesson plans that capture the diverse learning styles, interests, imagination, and abilities of all students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEM and Robotics Teacher
Warren Hills Middle School
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, adjusting instructional strategies based on data analysis to maximize learning outcomes.
- Maintained updated knowledge on the latest advancements in robotics technology, ensuring relevant and current instruction for students.
- Led after-school clubs focused on specific aspects of robotics engineering, providing additional opportunities for interested students to explore their passions further.
- Established a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas related to robotics topics.
- Implemented regular check-ins with individual students to assess their understanding of course material and address any difficulties they may be experiencing.
- Inspired creativity among students by encouraging innovation during project-building sessions while emphasizing the importance of teamwork in a collaborative setting.
Technology Education Teacher
HIGH POINT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
02.2020 - Current
- Taught 9 to 12 grade classes in Technology.
- Develop interactive lesson plans to deliver high-quality special education instructions in an emotionally impaired classroom consisting of 10 students
- Implement instructions while ensuring 100% compliance with IEP standards
- Manage students’ behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support students' self-control
- Formulate and implement rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a well-disciplined learning environment
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans particular to each student’s abilities
Technology Education Teacher
BELVIDERE HIGH SCHOOL
09.2012 - 02.2020
- Worked with the Life Skills teacher to create challenges and design problems for her class.
- Created five new classes and wrote the curriculum for them.
- Administered state tests
- Helped paint and design the set for the spring musical.
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning such as individualized instruction and problem-solving assignments
Education
Masters of Education - STEM Leadership
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Indianapolis, IN12.2017
Masters of Education - Integrated Curriculum: Special Education
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Indianapolis, IN02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Engineering Technology Studies, minor in Psychology
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
Ewing, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Proficient in Genesis, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google (Classroom, Docs, Slides)
- Minor in psychology, concentration of educational psychology
- Wrote curriculum for STEM and Robotics courses
- Robotics programming
- Machine learning
- Effective team collaboration
- Teaching experience
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving
- Responsive to new challenges
Accomplishments
NJTEEA Engineering Vision Award
STEM Educator of the Month
Certification
MA in STEM
MA in Special Education
Timeline
STEM and Robotics Teacher
Warren Hills Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Technology Education Teacher
HIGH POINT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
02.2020 - Current
Technology Education Teacher
BELVIDERE HIGH SCHOOL
09.2012 - 02.2020
Masters of Education - STEM Leadership
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Masters of Education - Integrated Curriculum: Special Education
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Engineering Technology Studies, minor in Psychology
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
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