Laura Paynter
Science Teacher (chem/physics) at ADLAI E STEVENSON HSD 125 SCHOOL DISTRICT- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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ADLAI E STEVENSON HSD 125 SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Science Teacher (chem/physics)
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Intrinsic Schools
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Science Educator
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2023
10th Grade Chemistry Special Education Co-teacher responsible for co-planning, modifying curriculum, and providing small group services to students. 12 Grade AP Biology teacher responsible for instructing AP Biology students to analyze data and concepts to pass the AP Biology test and receive college credit. Biotechnology teacher responsible for launching a new Biotechnology curriculum teaching students state of the art biotechnology practices and techniques, including the field of forensics.
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High School ESL Teacher
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Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
Utilize iLit curriculum to guide student growth in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English skills. Analyze ACCESS testing data to determine appropriate growth goals for 150+ students. Created and implemented a scaffolded curriculum for a wide range of levels.
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Environmental Science / Physics / Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
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Instructional Coach
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
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AP / General Biology Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
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Noble Schools
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India
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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AP/General Environmental Science teacher
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2015
Create effective curriculum involving NGSS, state, AP and CRS standards to motivate freshmen to read, write and experiment with Science. Plan science field trips. Collaborate with reading, writing and math teachers to plan cross curricularly. Create effective curriculum involving NGSS, state, AP and CRS standards to motivate freshmen to read, write and experiment with Science. Plan science field trips. Collaborate with reading, writing and math teachers to plan cross curricularly.
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LEAD Public Schools
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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5th Grade Chair
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Jul 2009 - Jun 2012
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Dean of Culture
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Jun 2011 - May 2012
Designed and implemented cultural training for teachers and staff at transformational, expeditionary learning charter school. Planned culture building field trips to colleges for students.
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5th Grade Writing/Science Teacher
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Jun 2009 - May 2012
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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k-8 ESL teacher
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Aug 2007 - Jul 2009
Design high-interest scaffolded curriculum for a range of student abilities. Collaborated with 7th grade teachers to meet the needs of students in classes outside of ESL. Analyzed Dibbles, NWEA, and TCAP to motivate students towards 1-2 years of growth. Proctored the ACCESS assessment for English Language Learners. Design high-interest scaffolded curriculum for a range of student abilities. Collaborated with 7th grade teachers to meet the needs of students in classes outside of ESL. Analyzed Dibbles, NWEA, and TCAP to motivate students towards 1-2 years of growth. Proctored the ACCESS assessment for English Language Learners.
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Corps Member
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Jul 2007 - Jun 2009
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Education
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The University of Memphis
MAT, Curriculum and instruction -
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Science (BS)