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Laura Barrette
17950 Tom Boy Way— Monument, CO 80132
Phone: 719.651.4713 — E-Mail: laura.barrette93@gmail.com
Portfolio: http://laurabarrette.weebly.com

Education

Colorado State University May 2018 – August 2019

Masters of Education
Education and Human Resource Studies
Principal Licensure

University of Northern Colorado August 2011 – May 2015

Bachelor of Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Teaching
Emphasis: English as a Second Language

Professional Profile

§ Strong interest of ensuring student success in an educational setting

§ Supportive of children’s emotional and social development and positive self-concepts
§ Dedicated self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills with a variety of stakeholders
§ Experienced leader capable of managing team members in effort to reach individual and organizational
goals

Experience

Principal Internship, Monument Academy Charter School, Monument, CO August 2018 – May 2019
Intern
§ Assess academic achievement and growth data trends to write school’s Unified Improvement Plan
§ Present school’s Unified Improvement Plan to District Accountability Committee
§ Create and implement school wide emergency reunification plan
§ Understand and demonstrate characteristics for each of the seven Principal Quality Standards

Elementary Teacher, Monument Academy Charter School, Monument, CO August 2015 – Present
First and Fourth Grade
§ Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
§ Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
§ Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student
progress and needs
§ Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law and school regulations

Student Teaching, Monument Academy Charter School, Monument, CO January 2015 – May 2015
Fourth Grade
§ Create and implement a science unit on meteorology
§ Teach whole group and small group lessons
§ Grade and input assignments into Infinite Campus
§ Participate in weekly staff development training and activities
Literacy Practicum, Gilcrest Elementary, Gilcrest, CO August 2014 – Dec. 2014
First Grade
§ Administer and assess reading and math testing
§ Aid students in the development of addition and subtraction strategies
§ Use verbal and written communication skills to interact with teachers on a daily basis

ESL Practicum, Centennial Elementary, Greeley, CO January 2014 – May 2014

Practicum Student
§ Aid in lesson planning by using critical thinking and writing skills
§ Lead and manage students during daily reading intervention class time
§ Relate to students at their level and according to their individual needs

Additional Information

School Accountability Committee, Monument Academy, Monument, CO August 2018 – Present

Teacher Representative
§ Review and analyze data regarding grade level academics and student achievement
§ Design and evaluate parent survey to gain feedback regarding overall teacher performance
§ Make recommendations to the Executive Director and Principal regarding parental concerns such as
parking, lunch schedules, and playground equipment

Curriculum Committee, Monument Academy Charter School, Monument, CO August 2017 – Present
Member
§ Facilitate quality control of the Monument Academy curriculum
§ Ensure a continual replication of the curriculum while considering how to best foster growth of students
§ This year’s emphasis includes gathering data on the progress of the school’s new science framework

Colorado Council of the International Reading Association, Denver, CO February, 2018

Conference Attendee
§ Promote the improvement of literacy instruction at all levels with diverse populations
§ Learned techniques to encourage lifelong habits in literacy and an appreciation of the value of reading
and writing
§ Support professional development through the integration of technology as a tool for learning,
collaboration and communication
§ Strengthen partnerships with professional and community organizations through networking

Cross Country Athletic Program, Monument, CO Fall 2016 & Fall 2017
Assistant Coach
§ Promote an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship
§ Assist in coordinating and supervising Cross Country program and team
§ Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and the head Cross Country coach