738 May Street, Geneva, IL 60134

630.650.9437, anderson0617@gmail.com

LAURA A. ANDERSON

OBJECTIVE
SELF-MOTIVATED PROFESSIONAL SEEKS TO OBTAIN A POSITION WHICH WILL
UTILIZE MY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION, WHILE ALSO ALLOWING
ME FURTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH.

My mission is to empower students to become enthusiastic readers, critical thinkers, skillful

researchers, and ethical users of information. I hope to inspire, guide and help build a foundation
for students to become active, curious, and independent lifelong learners. As well as empower,
and support teachers and their curriculum.

EDUCATION
Illinois State University Normal, IL
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in School Librarianship
Focus Area: Library Science
Completed coursework: December 2013
Endorsement: February 2014

Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL

Bachelor of Science in Education
Degree Received: May 2000

Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL

Associate in Science Degree
Degree Received: December 1997

CERTIFICATIONS
o Self-Contained General Education Kindergarten Ninth Grade 2000
o Middle Grade Language Arts Endorsement 2000
o Middle Grades Social Science Endorsement 2000
o Post Baccalaureate Certificate in School Librari anship 2014
RELATED
EXPERIENCE
St. Charles Community Unit School District #303 St. Charles, IL April 26-June 6, 2017
LRC Director, Long Term Substitute, Anderson Elementary School
Managed daily classes and technology lessons
Troubleshot technology issues
Ran spring book fair
Gathered materials and organized technology for and attended for Board of
Education meeting
Hosted entire school at a Kane County Cougars baseball game
End of year inventory
Closed LRC for school year

St. Charles Community Unit School District #303 St. Charles, IL August 2014-Present
Library Resource Center Assistant, Davis Primary
Assist LRC Director with daily operations of library (Destiny, book return, book check
out, shelving, processing books, maintain accurate records, computer lab).
Provide assistance and instruction for students on an individual, in small groups, or as a
class under the direction of the LRC Director.
Operate equipment, as necessary in LRC and throughout the building, troubleshoot
technical problems.

St. Charles Community Unit School District #303 St. Charles, IL October 2014-Present
Tutor, Davis Primary
Work one-on-on with student 2 days per week
Assist student with homework and projects
Confer with teacher regarding what content needs to be reinforced
Prepare weekly lessons
Reinforce content using various methods

Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 Sugar Grove, IL August 2013-May 2014
Library Resource Center Secretary, John Shields Elementary School
Managed library on a daily basis (Destiny, book return, shelving, processed books,
maintained accurate records, book repair).
Scheduled/managed library volunteers.
Selected literature for and conducted story time with all grade levels.
Provided assistance and instruction for students on an individual, in small groups, or as a
class under the direction of the certified school librarian.
Helped students learn to use the equipment, facilities, and materials to their best
advantage.
Conducted expert book chats with students who have finished reading Bluestem/Caudill
Nominees.
Managed Scholastic Book Fair.
Operated equipment, as necessary in LRC and throughout the building, troubleshoot
technical problems.
Assisted with RTI interventions.
Geneva Community Unit School District #304 Geneva, IL August 2011-May 2013
8th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Geneva Middle School North
Developed and implemented units and daily lesson plans for two language arts blocks as
well as an accelerated writing class.
Worked with fellow language arts teachers to align curriculum to the Common Core
Standards.
Collaborated with fellow team members.
Established rules and procedures for routine classroom activities and student behavior.
Informed parents of student progress, conducted student & parent conferences.

St. Charles Community Unit School District #303 St. Charles, IL October 2008-May 2011
Substitute Teacher
Carried out lesson plans left by the teacher.
Assumed attendance taking responsibilities completed all reports normally required of
the teacher.
Managed classroom and student discipline.
Completed the assignments of the teacher, including supervision assignments such as bus
duty, hall duty, study hall, and lunchroom/recess duty.
Ready and willing to work as needed with administrative personnel during free periods.
I substitute taught at all grade levels in the district including in special education.

Kaneland Community School District #302 Maple Park, IL August 2001-January 2003
7 th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Developed and implemented units and daily lesson plans for two 7 th grade blocks of
Language Arts and Social Studies.
Collaborated with fellow team teachers. Worked together with Special Education
teachers, aides, and Reading Specialist. Chaperoned field trips.
Administered standardized tests. Attended monthly staff meetings and all in-service
training days.
Established rules and procedures for routine classroom activities and student behavior.
Informed parents of student progress, conducted student & parent conferences.

Hinckley/Big Rock Community School District #429 Hinckley, IL August 2000- May 2001
th th th
6 , 7 , 8 , Grade Language Arts Teacher (1 Year Maternity Leave Job Assignment)
Planned and presented daily lesson plans and units for 2 sections of each grade on
writing, reading skills, and usage. Conducted student and parent conferences.
Administered standardized tests. Attended staff meetings and in-service training days.
Met daily with fellow team teachers to discuss students, activities, teaching units, etc.
Worked together with Special Education teachers and aides.
Implemented the use of Literature Circles with each grade level.
Guided 8th grade students through researching and writing a research paper on Civil War
topics, which coincided with the same unit in Social Studies. Collaborated with Social
Studies teacher on unit.
REFERENCES
Peg Sanders, LRC Director
Anderson Elementary School
35W071 Villa Marie Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
Margret.sanders@d303.org
331-228-6778

Margo Quaintance, LRC Director

Davis Primary School
1125 S. 7th Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Margaret.quaintance@d303.org
630.913.5525

Denise Liechty, Principal

Davis Primary School
1125 S. 7th Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Denise.liechty@d303.org
331.228.2200 or 630.461.7991

Rachel McCulloch, 1st Grade Teacher

Davis Primary School
1125 S. 7th Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Rachel.mcculloch@d303.org
331.228.4965

Linda Irvine, 2nd Grade Teacher

Davis Primary School
1125 S. 7th Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Linda.irvine@d303org
331.228.4955

Tricia Barton LRC Director

Kaneland McDole Elementary
2901 Foxmoor Drive
Montgomery, IL 60538
patricia.barton@kaneland.org
630.897.1961 or 630.886.0325

Brenda Gonzalez, 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Wredling Middle School
740 May Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Brenda.gonzalez@d303.org
630.232.6995

Dave Anderson, President, Village of Elburn

502 W. Reader Street
Elburn, IL 60119
anderson6075@sbcglobal.net
630.365.9139