Laura Voelker
Science Teacher at Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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edX Verified Certificate for Science: A Work in Progress
edXJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
ESET Cyber Security Awareness Training Certificate
ESET North AmericaSep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
California Multiple Subject Credential
California Department of EducationJan, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Elementary and Special Education Certification
Maryland State Department of Education
Experience
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Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School
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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
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Aug 2018 - Present
Science teacher for students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. Creating and implementing an early elementary science curriculum based on NGSS Curriculum and Amplify Science experience. Developing both in-person and asynchronous online content for virtual learning. 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years: Co-Team Leader for the specialist teachers. Science teacher for students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. Creating and implementing an early elementary science curriculum based on NGSS Curriculum and Amplify Science experience. Developing both in-person and asynchronous online content for virtual learning. 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years: Co-Team Leader for the specialist teachers.
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Tarbut V'Torah Community Day School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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STEAM Coordinator
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Creating and implementing TVT's new STEAM curriculum. Planning and organizing lessons based on 21st century skills, technology literacy, and problem-solving following the Amplify Science Curriculum out of the University of California Berkley's Lawrence Hall of Science. Creating and implementing TVT's new STEAM curriculum. Planning and organizing lessons based on 21st century skills, technology literacy, and problem-solving following the Amplify Science Curriculum out of the University of California Berkley's Lawrence Hall of Science.
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Kids Learning Center
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Preschool Teacher
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
Create and implement lesson plans following academic and social goals of students ages 3-4. Collaborate with colleagues working on behavior management and preparation for pre-kindergarten class requirements. Communicate with parents on student's achievement, process, and goals. Create and implement lesson plans following academic and social goals of students ages 3-4. Collaborate with colleagues working on behavior management and preparation for pre-kindergarten class requirements. Communicate with parents on student's achievement, process, and goals.
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Kid's Learning Center
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Specials Teacher
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Oct 2015 - May 2016
Prepare and implement age-appropriate lessons in science, music, and library academic subjects following school curriculum (High Reach). Science: 10-24 months old- environmental and self-awareness. Senses, seasons, discovery. 2-3 years- environment, health, safety, seasons. Using senses to explore and discover safely! 3-4 years- asking questions and using creative thinking to problem solve/explore ourselves and the world around us. 5-6 years- hypothesizing and testing ideas. Problem solving and answering questions on our own! Music- rhythm, beat, sounds, volume, pace, pitch. Using and making different instruments. Learning songs for seasons and themes. Singing together using actions and dance moves. Library- listening to stories (modeling the correct way to hold, and read a book). Talk about themes using stories. Engage students and motivate them to want to read more. Promote reading using their individual interests and levels. I have created and utilized my own behavior management program in my classroom which the students understand and follow.
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Reception 2 Head Teacher
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
Teaching English and Math students in an International school setting via immersion. Students learn to communicate with each other in both German and English at school, as well as Spanish. I am in charge of planning and implementing lessons, theme units, and field trips. I communicate with parents daily and collaborate with my coworkers in the Reception 1 and 2 classrooms to ensure that the students are receiving the best education possible in this school. Teaching English and Math students in an International school setting via immersion. Students learn to communicate with each other in both German and English at school, as well as Spanish. I am in charge of planning and implementing lessons, theme units, and field trips. I communicate with parents daily and collaborate with my coworkers in the Reception 1 and 2 classrooms to ensure that the students are receiving the best education possible in this school.
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Little America Inc.
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Japan
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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TEFL Teacher
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
Teaching English as a foreign language to students from kindergarten to 4th grade in a private school. Responsible for completing lessons daily in order to enhance students' English language skills. The school is an immersion program, therefore students are required to speak English upon entering the school. Must be knowledgeable of students' levels and understanding, therefore altering lessons and activities to fit those abilities. Also, must be able to work cooperatively with several different co-teachers sharing each individual class. Communication with these co-teachers not only help the students but also the overall effectiveness of the school.
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Paraprofessional, Special Education
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2012
Assist teacher with lessons, behavior management, and supervision of students Coach students at job sites and other life-skills training Record data on students based on IEP goals and objectives Student Teaching, Third GradeFebruary 2011- May 2011 Assist teacher with lessons, behavior management, and supervision of students Coach students at job sites and other life-skills training Record data on students based on IEP goals and objectives Student Teaching, Third GradeFebruary 2011- May 2011
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Walkersville Elementary School
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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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Teaching Intern
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Sep 2011 - May 2012
Plan and implement full time instruction in 5th grade language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science. Collaborate with other members of the 5th grade team as well as other school specialists. Plan and implement full time instruction in 5th grade language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science. Collaborate with other members of the 5th grade team as well as other school specialists.
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Campus Tourguide
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Aug 2008 - May 2012
Provide campus tours of Hood College to prospective students and families Serve as a student representative of Hood College during scheduled events Provide campus tours of Hood College to prospective students and families Serve as a student representative of Hood College during scheduled events
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Teaching Intern
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Collaborate with teacher implementing lessons in math, reading, language arts, and science Observe teacher and students to gain knowledge of classroom management Record observations and reflections of daily activities Observe IEP meeting and Physical Education class Gain confidence in independent lesson plan implementation in a multitude of subjects Student Teaching, Fourth GradeSeptember 2010-December 2010 Collaborate with teacher implementing lessons in math, reading, language arts, and science Observe teacher and students to gain knowledge of classroom management Record observations and reflections of daily activities Observe IEP meeting and Physical Education class Gain confidence in independent lesson plan implementation in a multitude of subjects Student Teaching, Fourth GradeSeptember 2010-December 2010
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Centerville Elementary School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Intern
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Observe teacher and students to gain knowledge of classroom management Develop and implement lesson plans in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and mathematics Observe an IEP meeting and record observations and reflections Observe teacher and students to gain knowledge of classroom management Develop and implement lesson plans in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and mathematics Observe an IEP meeting and record observations and reflections
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Nephrology Associates
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Data Researcher
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Jan 2008 - Aug 2009
Locating and uploading patient information onto computer Organizing patient info for future use and reference Converting operation room log-book onto computer Tour Guide/Event PersonnelAugust 2008-Present Locating and uploading patient information onto computer Organizing patient info for future use and reference Converting operation room log-book onto computer Tour Guide/Event PersonnelAugust 2008-Present
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Spring Ridge
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Student Teacher
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
Observe teacher and students Assist with classroom organization and behavior management Record observations and reflections Observe teacher and students Assist with classroom organization and behavior management Record observations and reflections
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Education
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2013 - 2015
California University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education (MEd), Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Education -
2008 - 2012
Hood College
B.A., Dual Certification, Elementary and Special Education
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