Laurie Reeder,PO Box 34, Wilmot, New Hampshire, 03287 (603) 391-8561
Certification
State of New Hampshire Certificate, expected June 2010
Endorsement: Elementary Education, HQT
Education
Post-graduate Certification Program, Upper Valley Educators Institute, June 2010
Master of Education, New England College, expected June 2010
Bachelor of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Michigan State University, May 1981
Related Experience
Teaching Intern, 6th Grade Math and Social Studies, Kearsarge Regional Middle School, North Sutton, NH, August-December 2009
Created and taught lessons in Math and Social Studies incorporating multiple learning styles, collaborative groups and technology.
Designed the implementation of a student-directed math skills maintenance program as part of an action research project that is still in use.
Collaborated regularly with cluster team on classroom management and curriculum planning.
Participated in parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings.
Teaching Intern, 5th Grade, Kearsarge Regional Elementary School, New London, NH, Jan-June 2010
Conceptualized and taught eight-week science unit new to the curriculum.
Collaborated regularly with mentor teacher on lesson planning and classroom management.
Created and taught lessons in spelling, reading, writing, math, and science.
Designed and administered a variety of assessments to direct teaching and assess learning.
Lead Teacher, Music and Theater Workshop for 6-10 year-olds, Kearsarge Arts and Theater Company, North Sutton, NH, July 2009-2010
Designed all lessons and activities for a multi-aged group of 20 students and supervised an assistant teacher and student intern.
Created and directed a student performance for parents.
Substitute Teacher, Kearsarge Regional School District, New London, New Hampshire, 2002-Present
Covering all elementary and middle grades, classroom and music.
Long-term music teacher substitute for Simonds and Bradford Elementary Schools including the successful production and direction of the Simonds Spring Concert in 2006.
Producer/Co-Director, Annual Fifth Grade Shakespeare Festival, Kearsarge Regional Elementary School, New London, New Hampshire, 2002-2009.
Developed and directed dance and musical elements in the production.
Assisted with auditioning and dramatic direction of students.
Extensive collaboration with direction partner, classroom teachers and parent volunteers.
Substitute Teacher and ELF Trainer, Underhill Elementary School, Underhill, VT, 1998-2001
Covered all grades and specials.
Trained parent volunteers to teach Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) Environmental Learning for the Future (ELF) lessons in grades 1-4.
Children’s Ski Instructor,Smuggler’s Notch Ski Area, Smuggler’s Notch, VT, 1996-2001
Business Experience
Manufacturer’s Representative, Atlantic Associates, Burlington, VT, 1985-1992
Worked independently to develop and service retail accounts in the Outdoor Recreation Industry.
Community Service in New Hampshire
Children’s Music Programs, New London and Wilmot, NH, 2001-Present
Tracy and Wilmot Library: Bedtime Stories, family sing-a-longs.
New London Elementary: Singing programs for Grades K, 2, and 4.
Assistant Coach/Parent Coordinator, Kearsarge Regional High School Swim Team, 2008-2010
Classroom Volunteer, Kearsarge Regional Elementary School, 2001-2005
Picture Person, art appreciation teacher and program facilitator.
Math rotations teacher, 3rd Grade
Club Director, New London Outing Club, 2002-2005
Club director and board member.
Winter Activities Program Director, involving over 400 elementary children. Recruited and oversaw 80+ parent volunteers.
Special Recognition
ETS Praxis Certificate of Excellence, Elementary Education Content Knowledge, March 2010
Certifications
Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR
USA and NHIAA Swimming Official
Skills and Interests
Guitar, Vocalist, (Band: Folk Fusion), Theater, Hiking, Cycling, Skiing, Reading
References available upon request.