Laura Ramirez
Athens
Summary
Elementary educator with 8+ years of experience delivering differentiated, standards-based instruction in grades 3–5. Skilled in literacy instruction, data-informed planning, classroom management, and building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.Ed. in Reading Education from the University of Georgia. Washington-certified teacher with Georgia certificate renewal in process.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher, Grade 5
Entiat School District
Entiat, WA
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Delivered standards-based instruction for upper elementary students while maintaining a structured, supportive classroom environment.
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse student needs through differentiation, progress monitoring, and targeted support.
- Collaborated with colleagues and families to support student learning, behavior, and overall growth.
- Maintained curriculum pacing, assessment expectations, and classroom systems while managing a high-demand teaching role.
- Integrated social-emotional learning (SEL) practices into daily classroom routines to support student self-regulation, relationship-building, and a positive learning environment.
Classroom Teacher, Grade 5
Moses Lake School District
Moses Lake, WA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered differentiated, research-based instruction to a diverse classroom of learners.
- Used student data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to support academic growth.
- Collaborated with school staff as a member of the RTI Committee to strengthen intervention systems and student support.
- Served on the Community Team to promote a positive school climate and strengthen school culture.
Classroom Teacher, Grade 3
Barrow County School System
Winder, GA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided targeted instruction in core content areas to support student achievement and engagement.
- Collaborated with school staff as a member of the RTI Committee to improve intervention planning and supports.
- Planned and implemented an after-school tutoring program to prepare students for the Georgia Milestones assessment.
- Built strong student and family relationships to support academic progress and classroom success.
Classroom Teacher, Grade 4
Clarke County School District
Athens, GA
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Provided standards-based instruction with a strong emphasis on literacy development and student engagement.
- Supported grade-level implementation of the Fountas & Pinnell Reading Curriculum through collaborative lesson planning.
- Served on the School Leadership Team to support school-wide initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Provided professional development to staff on Planbook (digital lesson planning platform) during the 2019–2020 school year.
- Modeled Fountas & Pinnell mini-lessons for grade-level colleagues in the 2019–2020 school year.
- Organized Latin America Day and Diversity Day to promote equity, cultural awareness, and inclusion.
Education
Master of Education - Reading Education
University of Georgia
05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Georgia
GA12-2015
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Literacy Instruction
- Lesson Planning & Unit Planning
- Standards-Based Instruction
- Student Data Analysis / Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Family Communication
- RTI / Intervention Collaboration
- Team Collaboration & Teacher Leadership
Timeline
Classroom Teacher, Grade 5
Entiat School District
08.2024 - 01.2026
Classroom Teacher, Grade 5
Moses Lake School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Classroom Teacher, Grade 3
Barrow County School System
08.2021 - 05.2023
Classroom Teacher, Grade 4
Clarke County School District
08.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Education - Reading Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Georgia