Laurie Brooks, MS, MAT

Experience

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  Chicago Public Schools

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

  Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

  • Administered classroom assignments • Led instruction in head teacher's absence.• Adapted classroom activities, assignments and/or materials • Assists students, individually or in small groups• Initiated and maintained daily communication with parents• Collaborated with teachers in evaluating progress and/or implementing classroom objectives.• Maintained classroom equipment and instructional materials• Monitored individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings• Performed general clerical tasks Show less

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  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2012

  ● Awarded Top Rating of Instructional Excellence based on students course evaluation - UIUC's Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning● Helped design pilot online course for Introduction to Sociology, using Blackboard and Moodle LMS platforms.Courses Taught:Introduction to SociologyIntroduction to Sociology OnlineIntroduction to Research MethodsQualitative Research Methods Provided academic, vocational, career and personal counseling to underrepresented first-year undergraduate students.

  • Teaching Assistant (Lab Instructor) for Sociology Undergraduate Courses

    Aug 2009 - Jul 2012

  • Graduate Couselor

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
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  The University of Chicago Urban Teacher Education Program

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  Literacy and Math Tutor- University of Chicago Charter Schools

  Designed and implemented academic intervention services RTI/ MTSS.Regular sessions included 1-on-1 mini-lessons, activities, and assessments for students grades K-5, which taught and reinforced literacy and math concepts.

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  The University of Chicago Urban Teacher Education Program

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Teacher Resident

  ● A yearlong classroom apprenticeship experience in two high-needs, high-functioning, urban public schools, while completing Masters-level coursework.● During both placements I providing direct instruction, community building, and interventions, using workshop, project approach, and inquiry-based learning models for teaching and learning.

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  Chicago Public Schools

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2019

  Roles: Classroom Teacher both a self-contained classroom, Co-teacher in Inclusion classroom Subjects: Reading, Phonics, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, Social Emotional Learning, ArtGrades: K-8th Professional Expertise:● CSSS for K-5th grade: 5 years ● Balanced Literacy: 5 years● Literacy Assessments STEP/BAS: 4 years● 21st Century Learning: 5 years UChicago Consortium Research: 6 years● Technology Integration: 5 years● NAEYC Research: 7 years MTSS- RTI: 5 years● NGSS for pre-K-2: 3 years● C3 Framework: 3 years● Backwards Design -UBD: 4 years● Inquiry-based Learning: 4 years● UDL- Inclusive Practices: 4 years● Play-based Learning- 7 years:● Mindfulness and Meditation: 4 years● Reggio Emilia Practices: 4 years● Social-Emotional Learning: 7 years● Responsive Classroom: 5 years ● Positive Discipline: 7 years:● Individualized Education Plans: 4 years● Inclusive Practices: 3 years Show less Roles: Facilitator, Trainer, Coach Team Lead, DesignerTopics: Social-Emotional Learning, Inquiry-based Learning Practices, Child Development, Computer Science/Coding/Technology Integration in the Classroom. ● Utilized qualitative and quantitative data to create periodic customized workshops for a 50+ person staff. ● Implemented an entirely new curriculum, which correlated with higher staff-efficacy ratings, and a 50% drop in total student misconducts over a 1-year period. Show less

  • Elementary Teacher

    Aug 2013 - Oct 2019

  • Professional Development Leader

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2016
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  Independent Contractor: Chicago Public School Communities and Stakeholders

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2019

  Education Consultant / Trainer: Social Emotional Learning & Child Development Specialist

  I design and deliver a variety of professional development opportunities to teachers and teacher teams, including: on and off-site workshops, instructional coaching, curriculum development, and strategic, holistic support to schools and communities. Specialization and Research Areas: (*5+ years experience teaching and researching) ● Child Development - Brain-Based Learning, Mindfulness, Physiological/Cognitive Benchmarks ● Social-Emotional Learning: Positive Discipline, Restorative Justice, Responsive Classroom, CASEL ● Technology Integration, Blended learning, Computer Science & Coding Curriculum, MakerSpaces ● Culturally-Relevant, Inclusive Pedagogy: Critical Literacy, Place-based Learning; UDL (Universal Design) ● Inquiry-Based Approaches: Problem-based Learning; Backwards Design Framework-UBD Show less

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  Working in the Schools (WITS)

  Oct 2019 - Sept 2021

  Curriculum Manager

  In the role of Curriculum Manager, I am responsible for developing, refining, and monitoring the content of all WITS programs to drive outcomes. I provide ongoing literacy, behavior management, and social emotional coaching and training for staff to activate with students and volunteers. In addition, I support teachers within the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award (RLTA), WITS’ teacher professional development scholarship program, by delivering specialized coaching, trainings, and curriculum content both online and in the classroom. Show less

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  Savvas Learning Co (formerly Pearson K12 Learning)

  Sept 2021 - now

  Senior Editor, Literacy
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  Chicago Public Schools

  Oct 2022 - now

  Social Science Specialist (K-5)