Laura Meier

Experience

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  Robertson Laboratory of Cognitive Psychology

  Oct 2010 - Dec 2012

  Research Assistant

  The Robertson Lab researches perceptual and attention disorders from brain injury in humans.As a research assistant, I worked directly with graduate students and professors in the UC Berkeley Psychology Department to analyze current findings and design new experiments. My main responsibilities included: collecting and analyzing data, recruiting participants, and running behavioral studies for my graduate student supervisor. I coauthored a paper on the distortion of attention and relative size judgement and presented 5 research symposiums on visual neglect and related attention based disorders. Show less

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  Personal Respite Care

  Jun 2013 - now

  Respite Care Provider

  I work with special needs individual to develop functional life skills such as grocery shopping, balancing a checkbook, and cooking. I supervise and ensure client’s safety during recreational and therapy activities. I work with caregivers and therapists to ensure my client's progress towards her goals.I also communicate with family on client’s progress and needs on a weekly basis

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  CAPS Home to Home

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  English Language Instructor

  As an English as a Second Language instructor, I was responsible for teaching international children formal and conversational English both in classroom and private settings. I designed innovative lessons that targeted the key principals of the Cambridge English Language Assessment and met the needs of 120 students across 12 grade levels. My lessons used a unique combination of educational tools: textbooks, worksheets, ESL games, internet, television and movies to increase classroom engagement and promote an interest in learning English outside of class. 100% of my students passed the Cambridge English Language Assessment. Show less

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  Chapter One Book Club

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2016

  Reading Aide for Adults with Special Needs

  ● Work with adults with autism improve and reinforce critical thinking and reading comprehension skills.● Help prepare instructional materials and facilitate group discussion.● Assist with classroom management and keeping students on task.

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  Ventura Unified School District and Pleasant Valley School District

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Substitute Teacher

  ● Deliver direct instruction and guided practice in accordance with teacher’s lesson plan.● Administer assignments and support students as needed.● Follow the CHAMPS guidelines for classroom management.● Support schools and ensure class runs smoothly during short term periods of teacher absence.● Responsible for carrying out daily routine, taking attendance, collecting homework, and enforcing classroom rules.● Write thorough reports on student progress and behavior for teachers. Show less

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  Opportunities For Learning

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer School Teacher

  As a summer school teacher, I was responsible for ensuring that students meet their personal learning goals in an independent study program. My daily responsibilities included taking attendance, answering questions/tutoring, grading, test scheduling, monitoring student success, and keeping parents informed on student progress.

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  Cabrillo Middle School

  Aug 2016 - now

  Student Teacher (Math)

  Designed and implemented innovative lessons for intellectually gifted students using common core curriculum. Assessed student learning in both formal and informal settings.Adjusted lessons and modified curriculum as necessary to meet the needs of students.Successfully managed classroom behavior using CHAMPS.