Laura A.

Smyczek
S83 W19471 Apollo Drive Unit D Muskego, WI 53150 414-405-5886 laura.smyczek@greendale.k12.wi.us

Objective Experience

To serve as a middle school educator in the areas of math and special education 8th grade mathematics teacher August 2006 to present Greendale Middle School, Greendale, WI Design and implement lessons, activities, projects, and assessments to assist students make the transition from 8th grade to high school mathematics. Serve as an 8th grade home base teacher. Advisor for Middle School MathCounts Club and Boys and Girls Intramural Volleyball Middle School mathematics teacher Grades 6, 7, 8 August 2005 to June 2006 St. Mary Parish School, Hales Corners, WI Design and implement lessons and assessments to assist middle school students in understanding and applying 6th, 7th pre-algebra, and algebra concepts and skills. Serve as a 6th grade homeroom teacher. Participate as advisor for 7th and 8th grade students for the Wisconsin Stock Market Simulation Fall 2005 7th grade pre-algebra teacher August 1992 to June 2005 University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Design and implement lessons and assessments to assist students in understanding and applying mathematical, pre-algebra, and algebra concepts and skills. Monitor overall progress of 7th grade students, organize and coordinate overnight retreat, field trips and community service projects, lead the weekly team meetings, and serve as the liaison between 7th grade team and administration. Serve as a coach for Middle School Girls Volleyball, Girls Softball, Boys Softball and JV Girls Volleyball. Assist with club activities, such as MathCounts and yearbook photos. Organize social events, such as dances, ski trip and fun nights. Instructor for Communication and Instructional Services Departments (part-time as needed) January 1998 to December 2012 Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI Teach mathematical connections course, algebra and mathematics courses to diverse group of college-age women. Monitor student progress, give written and oral feedback, and evaluate assessments. Mathematics Instructor for the Early Elementary Teacher Program January 2011 to December 2013 Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI Prepare pre-service teachers for the Praxis math test by working on various math topics

Education

Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI July 2006 to December 2009 Master of Arts & Certification in Cross Categorical Special Education Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI July 1994 to May 1996 Middle School Teachers Mathematics Project 12 graduate credits earned Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI Bachelor of Science in Education August 1986 to May 1990