Laura Wright Email & Phone Number

As the ELA Curriculum Specialist, serves as a resource to all school leaders and teachers in the realm of literacy instruction. Communicates and implements network vision for instructional excellence. Researches and develops rigorous K-4 literacy curriculum, drawing from the expertise of renowned literacy innovators such as Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell. Writes and revises units of study for literacy components in all grades. Trains and develops school leaders in their expertise of curricular content and instructional pedagogy in order to foster academic growth within their schools. Designs and facilitates purposeful professional development to ensure rigorous implementation of curriculum by all teachers. Leads new teacher training on topics such as literacy strategies, data driven instruction and common core planning. Communicates with school leaders to ensure key stakeholders are aligned in educational goals. Partners with school leaders to develop systems to improve teacher performance and establish metrics to assess growth. Coaches K-4 teachers in multiple schools across the network, in order to improve teaching practices and academic outcomes.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Led a team of 7 teachers in collaborating to improve the educational outcomes for 115 Kindergarten students• Organized and led grade team planning meetings, focused on targeted instruction, lesson implementation and commoncore alignment. This data-driven instruction supported students in achieving academic growth across all curricularcomponents.• Facilitated the division of planning responsibilities across the team and coordinated sharing of materials betweenclassrooms.• Developed and executed common-core aligned Reading units of study that were subsequently adopted by all 6Kindergarten classrooms in the network.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Led 62 at-risk Kindergarten students to exceptional growth as measured by Common Core based standardized tests• Students met 123% of their growth goals in 2013-2014; 129% of their growth goals by end of Quarter 2 in 2014-2015• Designed a rigorous, common-core based math curriculum implementing educational technology and online-learning programs• Analyzed and redesigned Kindergarten tutoring program to invest parents and siblings in long-term student learning• Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate all learning needs in a full-inclusion classroom environment• Led professional development aimed at empowering educators to analyze testing data with the goal of maximizing instruction

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Phoenix, Arizona

• Taught summer school at a charter school serving predominantly low-income, English Language Learners.• Designed a challenging, fast-paced math curriculum, based on Common Core standards, that covered a year of content in 6 weeks.• Accommodated English language learners with diverse and inclusive teaching strategies.

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

• Taught elementary students culinary skills and nutrition science in a K-5 setting• Assisted nutrition education expert in implementing “Cooking with Kids” curriculum in Santa Fe public elementary schools• Inspired students to pursue diverse career opportunities by sharing my personal, professional experience in the culinary setting

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Quickly and fastidiously learned about methods of production for various Specialty products. As TMAG representative, communicated team member suggestions & concerns to management. Spearheaded initiatives with TMAG to support and celebrate team members in their life events.

Exhibited friendliness, professionalism & enthusiasm in assisting customers. Responsible for anticipating “grab and go” sales and overseeing corresponding necessary dessert production. Responsible for production of bakery items during a period of increasing demand and record sales. Took initiative to learn a variety of bakery skills beyond requirements of my position. Kept sanitation logs and followed strict codes. Excelled in customer service; recipient of Outstanding Customer Service Award in March, 2011. Offered flexibility &; dependability to employer; responsible for opening and closing independently.

Created promotional videos about campus life at Hamilton College to be used in marketing campaigns. Proposed ideas for videos, shot all necessary footage &; edited entire videos. Captured audio and video footage on location. Created & managed own schedule; responsible for all aspects of production.

Worked with copy editor & editor-in-chief to proof articles for publication. As web editor, responsible for maintaining website & updating archives. Designed graphic images for website. Designed layout for print publication using Adobe InDesign.

Submitted budget proposals; prepared itineraries for events; oversaw logistics for film festivals & screenings. As president, met with representatives of college administration to discuss interests of the organization. Instructed other students in videography, including camera operation and editing softwares. Led teams in creating short films for 24 hr film festival.

Wrote a variety of articles for several sections of Hamilton College's main campus publication. Created & fulfilled position of Environmental Issues Correspondent. Wrote a variety of research-based articles on environmental topics. Interviewed film directors & artists in conjunction with reviews of the F.I.L.M. Series. Responsible for meeting strict deadlines.

Received, organized and distributed large volumes of mail and packages. Efficiently organized and distributed to over 3000 individuals. Assisted customers with postage needs. Provided excellent customer service. Worked in a fast paced, tight packed environment. Answered phones. Received deliveries.

Clinton, Ny

Communicated complex & convoluted ideas in a concise manner. Represented Hamilton College at various tournaments across the US. As secretary, organized logistics for tournaments; kept minutes at meetings; responsible for communications.

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Political Theory & Classical Studies

Study Abroad Program

High School Diploma