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Laurel Howard

Laurel Howard

Gear Up/Title 1 Tutor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Social Emotional Learning and Functionality Program Coordinator

  • Education

    • Pace University

      2016 - 2020
      Master of Arts (M.A.) American History (United States)

    • Occidental College

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor’s Degree American History (United States)

      Activities and Societies: Occidental College Glee Club, The Accidentals (female a cappella), Dance Production (lyrical choreographer 2014-2015). Graduated magna cum laude with honors in history. Minored in mathematics and education. Completed an honors thesis examining medical policy in early twentieth-century Los Angeles.

    • Stanford University Graduate School of Education

      2015 - 2016
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Secondary Education - History/Social Studies

  • Experience

    • Neighborhood Partnership Program

      Jan 2013 - May 2014
      Gear Up/Title 1 Tutor

      Tutored middle school and high school EL students in algebra and English fluencyMentored students in college aspirationsSupported students in special education English classesAided teachers and students in use of online ALEKS tutoring software

    • Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP)

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
      Secondary History/Social Studies

    • Sunnyvale School District

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
      Student Teacher

      Collaborated with a veteran teacher and student teacher team to design a four-week Civil Rights unitSupported eighth grade students in social science enrichment curriculumObserved dynamic teachers in humanities, science, and mathematics

    • Sequoia High School

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      Student Teacher

      Taught a heterogeneous class of ninth grade students world studies curriculum with a critical skills focusLed students through a quarter-long social emotional learning curriculumImplemented lesson plans emphasizing historical thinking skills and primary source evidence analysisPlanned a cohesive three-week unit on Indian historiography and the legacy of imperialismDesigned a research-based classroom management and assessment plan

    • Palo Alto Unified School District

      Jun 2016 - now

      Train staff of adult mentors to instruct students in social emotional learning skillsPrepare and disseminate a comprehensive four-year social emotional learning curriculum for 1700 students Henry M. Gunn High School - Social Studies DepartmentPrepare and teach social studies curriculum to heterogenous classes of high school students.Collaborate with a professional learning community to create a cohesive learning plan across classrooms.

      • Teacher on Special Assignment

        Aug 2024 - now

      • Teacher

        Jun 2016 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Board Certified Teacher

      National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
      Dec 2024
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