Laura Drake

Versatile Curriculum and Program Coordinator with a multidisciplinary background bridging early childhood programming and leadership, Title 1 elementary classrooms, and informal education spaces. Skilled in end-to-end program design and content curation, systematically organizing complex educational standards, primary sources, and multimodal materials into inquiry-based, hands-on learning experiences and accessible family tools. Combines operational administration with strong instructional design to monitor program quality, assess holistic community needs, and connect vital local resources.

Adept at building developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive educational frameworks that engage learners and families across diverse learning environments.

4th Grade Educator - Castro Valley Unified School District - Castro Valley, CA

(2023-07 - 2026-06)

• Designed and executed 200+ comprehensive, multi-disciplinary lesson plans annually, seamlessly integrating hands-on, cross-curricular concepts into core curriculum modules and lessons.
• Leveraged LMS and data platforms (Illuminate, Amplify) to track program effectiveness, analyze performance metrics, and deliver data-driven insights to optimize learning outcomes by identifying equity gaps and refining instructional strategies.
• Curriculum designer on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) committee, ensuring vertical alignment and holistic development across diverse educational programs in support of our students' social and emotional wellness.
• Cultivated trusting, collaborative relationships with diverse student and family populations, facilitating sensitive parent-teacher conferences and developing individualized support plans that addressed academic, emotional, and social-emotional needs.

TK, Kinder & 3rd Grade Educator - Oakland Unified School District - Oakland, Ca

(2012-08 - 2023-06)

• Spearheaded the foundational launch of the school site’s inaugural Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program within a high-need Title 1 community, establishing developmentally aligned learning frameworks, experiential curricula, and positive behavioral support systems from the ground up.
• Delivered comprehensive crisis-response support to high-need families during COVID-19, coordinating the delivery of basic necessities, emergency wellness resources, and digital equity initiatives to maintain household stability.
• Routinely partnered with historically underserved families to assess home-learning needs, providing bilingual-friendly guidance, developmental tracking, and direct linkages to local community support services.

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development with Childhood Option - Cal State University East Bay (2003-09 - 2005-05)

Multiple Subject Teacher Credential with ELL Authorization - CAL State Teach, CSU Monterey Bay (2011-08 - 2012-12)

Early Childhood Education Units - Contra Costa College (1995 - 1997)

Early Childhood Administrative Units - Pacific Oaks College (1998 - 1999)