Laura Reed
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Education
University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Teaching 3.55 GPA
Mathematics Endorsement Level 4
ESL Endorsement
Deans List Fall Semester 2013
Internships and Field Experience
Student Teaching Northwest Middle School
Salt Lake City, Utah | Fall 2016 Spring 2017
Observe and instruct eighth grade students with varying mathematical abilities.
Lesson planning and preparation in accordance with school mandated curriculum.
Tailored differentiated lessons to meet needs of individual classes and students. Instructed four Mathematics 8 classes full
time.
Mathematics Practicum East High School
Salt Lake City, Utah | Spring 2016
Taught and assisted in teaching Secondary II Mathematics students.
Tutored students in Secondary II Mathematics during individual and group work.
Provided tailored instruction for ESL students.
Rose Park Academy Internship Rose Park Elementary
Salt Lake City, Utah | Spring 2015
Mentored and taught mathematical concepts to sixth grade classes in the after school program designed for students at Rose
Park Elementary.
Performed activities that applied mathematics to real-world examples.
Implemented assigned mathematics curriculum in tutoring fourth grade female students.
Field Experience Cottonwood High School
Murray, Utah | Spring 2014
Observed ESL teacher and students in Secondary II Mathematics class.
Familiarized myself with practice of teaching methods effective for ESL students.
Introduced effective note taking and study skills to students with refugee status.
Professional Experience
Deseret Book Sales Associate
Midvale, Utah | Fall 2013-Fall 2014
Interacted positively and professionally with customers looking for assistance in purchasing clothing.
Assisted customers in taking measurements and locating accurate sizes.
Obtained significant customer service experience.
Gained experience in working with colleagues to reach goals.
Skills
Computer Literate
Advanced experience in Microsoft Office
Significant experience with online mathematical manipulatives
Mathematically Proficient
Ability to understand and teach advanced mathematical concepts
Advanced understanding of mathematical modeling
Experience with Cheerleading and Dance