Laura A.

DeJohn
Online Portfolio: www.lasuflita.weebly.com (Password: school)
Cell: 585.944.2370
Email: Laura.dejohn611@gmail.com

Summary

Professional teaching experience in four certification areas.  Dedicated and knowledgeable educator with 
a diverse teaching history.  Focused leader who creates learning opportunities that engage and challenge 
students. Proactive communicator with parents, faculty and students of all ages.  Proficient at integrating
technology to enhance learning and facilitate communication with families.

New York State Certifications

Professional Early Childhood Birth ­ Grade 2
Professional Childhood Grades 1­6
Professional Health Education Grades K­12
Professional Literacy Birth ­ Grade 6

Professional Experience

Teacher, Universal Pre­K (UPK) 9/2014­present
M.W. Cuyler Elementary School, Red Creek Central School District, Red Creek, NY
 Assumed the duties and responsibilities as the full-time general education co-teacher with 16 students in a full-
day integrated classroom program.
 Designed and implemented instruction aligned with CCLS in collaboration with special education co-teacher to
meet the needs of all students.
 Reviewed IEP student goals, assigned duties, and collaborated with Teaching Assistant, classroom aide, and
three 1:1 aides to establish and maintain a cohesive team with a student-centered focus.
 Attended workshop, “Thinking Across the Spectrum” with Temple Grandin.
 Utilized the consultation of Dr. Julie Causton (Syracuse University) for best practices for balancing multiple
behavior plans while sustaining meaningful inclusive classroom management strategies.
 Researched, created, and presented a series of professional development workshops for classroom staff to
educate them on techniques for becoming highly effective student supports.
 Participated in school-based charitable fundraisers to benefit the local community.
 Provided accessible and consistent parent communication using weekly forms via student folders.

Teacher, Universal Pre­K (UPK) 8/2013­8/2014
Keuka Lake School, ARC of Yates County, Penn Yan, NY
 Assumed the duties and responsibilities as the full-time general education co-teacher with 18 students in a full-
day integrated classroom program.
 Collaborated with and implemented the support of two 1:1 aides and a classroom assistant.
 Maintained carryover of services for students based on communication with occupational therapists, physical
therapists, speech/language pathologists and school psychologist.
 Submitted documentation for and attended district meetings of the Committee on Pre-School Special Education
(CPSE) to establish and determine the levels of support required for students with special needs.
 Collaborated with area UPK teachers to develop a universal Scope and Sequence for ELA aligned with NYS
Common Core Curriculum.
 Researched professional resources for evidence-based information and effective strategies for teaching children
with specific special needs including: physical, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
  Upheld the expectations, program requirements, policies, and mission outlined by NYS Dept of Education, NYS
Office of Children and Family Services, ARC of Yates, Penn Yan Central School District and Keuka Lake School.
 Attended weekly meetings: teacher, team, staff, and UPK meetings to contribute and collaborate with faculty to
establish cohesive plans for achieving common objectives.

Teacher, Kindergarten 9/2011­6/2012
St. Pius Tenth School, Diocese of Rochester, Chili, NY
 Assumed the duties and responsibilities as the full-time classroom teacher with 23 students.
 Collaborated with and implemented the support of a full-time classroom aide.
 Mapped math and literacy curricula, reinforced the content and goals of each unit.
 Differentiated lessons to make objectives accessible for all learning styles.
 Utilized creative techniques to foster student motivation and participation; modified lessons as needed during
instruction to engage students in the learning process.
 Met weekly with mentor teacher to discuss professional strengths and areas for improvement.
 Maintained a classroom website and blog to enhance communication with parents/guardians.
 Implemented meaningful daily use of classroom SMARTboard and Ladibug Document Camera.
 Communicated with parents and guardians to keep them informed of student progress and areas for
improvement.

Temporary Teacher, Health Education 2/2013­6/2013
Canandaigua Middle School, Canandaigua, NY
 Taught 250 students in grades 7 and 8 in the areas of Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs, Mental Health, Sexual
Health, and Nutrition.

Temporary Teacher, Character Education Instructor 4/2011­6/2011
Reading Academic Intervention Services (AIS) 1/2011­4/2011
St. Lawrence School, Diocese of Rochester, Greece, NY

Education/Professional Development

Dr. Julie N. Causton­Theoharis, Syracuse University 12 PD hours
“To teach them all together” workshop 9/2015
“Inclusion” 10/2015
“Co-teaching” 11/2015
“Happier & Engaged Classrooms” 3/2016

Dr. Temple Grandin, at Canandaigua NY 9/2015
“Thinking Across the Spectrum”

Monroe BOCES, Fairport, NY
Dignity for All Students Act Training, March 2015

Wayne­Finger Lakes BOCES, Newark, NY
Unpacking NYS PK Math Modules (2 sessions, January & April 2015)
Introduction to Basic Sign Language (3 sessions, March 2015)

New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Network Training Institute (NTI) for ELA, New York State Museum, Albany, NY March 2015
Training in the Needs of Students with Autism, Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY November 2012

St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY 2009
Master of Science, Literacy, GPA 3.93
The College at Brockport: State University of New York, Brockport, NY  2007
Bachelor of Science, Health Science
Childhood Certification Program, Grades 1-6, GPA 3.4