Laura Waarvick

Enthusiastic and kind multilingual teacher experienced in teaching children from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Masters degree in education, ESOL (EAL/TEFL) and reading endorsements on Oregon, USA, teaching license. 15 years of classroom experience at elementary levels. Excellent record of achieving student performance goals in all domains while connecting with students, families, and colleagues.

English Language Development Teacher at Vose Elementary, Beaverton School District (2025-08 – 2026-03)

• Half-time teaching position using Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Structured Literacy materials for English Language Learners.
• The students were taught in small groups in grades 1, 2, 5, and kindergarten.
• The ELD team worked with the Language Acquisition Specialist to pull small groups accurately.

Multilingual Teacher on Special Assignment at Office of School Performance, Hillsboro School District (2023-01 – 2025-03)

• Provided support for general education teachers at the elementary and middle school level, with the explicit goal of exiting English Learners from specialized services.
• Attended Constructing Meaning Training, became a trainer. CM is an academic framework in which to scaffold language learning.
• Attended Leading With Love: Systematic ELD Symposium, 2023.
• Worked closely with administration team at Evergreen and South Meadows Middle Schools to collect data on language objectives and learning objectives in order to further inform School Improvement Plan for SY 2023-24, 24-25
• Collaborated with multilingual TOSA colleagues to create presentations for classroom teachers to create combined language, content, and product goals for all content teachers to utilize to further student achievement
• Worked with staff and administration to create behavior plans for students who need belonging and support

Multilingual Learner Teacher at Lincoln County School District (2022-08 – 2023-01)

• Explicitly taught the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
• Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
• Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
• Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress

Gifted/ELD Education Teacher at Los Alamos Public Schools (2016-08 – 2022-05)

• Worked with multiple stakeholders (teachers, students, parents, and administration) to plan and deliver curriculum to gifted and talented students at the elementary level
• Kept accurate records and collect, analyze, and track data on student progress in order to maintain student engagement, achievement, and promote future learners into the gifted program
• Wrote and implemented individualized education plans for gifted education plans according to special education law in the state of New Mexico

Reading Interventionist at Turquoise Trail Charter School (2015-08 – 2016-07)

• Assessed and coached children in small groups to increase confidence and reading comprehension and fluency in order to reach grade level reading status using Fountas and Pinnell's Leveled Literacy Intervention
• Worked with classroom teachers to ascertain which students would benefit from the intervention
• Dedicated additional time and resources to prepare students for state testing after school hours

English Language Learner Teacher at Cesar Chavez Elementary, Santa Fe Public Schools (2013-08 – 2015-05)

• Taught first and fourth grade using English Language Learner strategies
• Kept students on-task with age-appropriate learning goals and positive reinforcement strategies
• Became Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) trained, a nationally renowned program to improve English Language learners achievement in school
• Worked with grade level team to turn in weekly lesson plans in order to promote continuity across the grade level
• Taught in the after school program

Long Term Substitute, and Temporary ESOL Teacher at Hillsboro School District (2012-11 – 2013-06)

• Filled one day, 2 month, and 5 month positions. Followed lesson plans and created my own. Kindergarten through 4th grade

3rd Grade Teacher at Kathryn Jones Harris (formerly Jefferson) Elementary School, Corvallis School District (2007-08 – 2009-06)

Taught all core subjects in a self-contained classroom. Focused on inquiry, student well-being, and fostering a love of learning. Worked alongside students to increase stamina and tolerance of difficult tasks, including several mandated state-wide tests. Worked with my grade level team to ensure we supported each other and divided tasks.

English Teacher at Joy English (2002-11 – 2004-06)

Used school curriculum and supplemented where necessary in a private language school. Taught children ages 3-13 from beginner to bridging English levels.

English Teacher at English With a Smile (2004-08 – 2005-04)

Taught children in a private language school ages 3-13 from beginner to bridging English levels with school curriculum. Kindergarten class ages 3-5 in the morning, and ages 6-13 in the afternoon.

Certificate in Constructing Meaning Trainer course – Pacific University (2023 – 2024)

Endorsement in English Speakers of Other languages (ESOL) – Concordia University (2012 – 2013)

Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Endorsement – Portland State University (2009 – 2011)

Bachelor of Arts in History – Oregon State University (1998 – 1999)

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education – Oregon State University (2005 – 2007)