Laura Ryerson

Background

About Laura Ryerson

Work Experience McQueen High School Washoe County School District- English Teacher August 2021- Present Fertitta Middle School Clark County School District - Substitute On Special Assignment April 2021- June 2021 Doral Academy High School (Red Rock Campus), Las Vegas, NV - Student Teacher January 2021 - April 2021 10th-Grade Pre-AP English & 11th-Grade AP Literature Hybrid instructional model utilized Actively participated in the Professional Learning Community Crafted lesson/unit plans and formative/summative assessments to align with the rigor demanded by Nevada Academic Content Standards/ Advanced Placement Exam Analyzed and used student assessment data to inform instructional decision-making Engaged in consistent collaboration with the special education team to ensure all students’ succeed University of Nevada, Reno Writing Center ENG 100J Lab - Teaching Assistant August 2020 - December 2020 Led Freshman Writing Lab sessions (approximately 12-15 students in each of four sections, once per week) Lesson/Lecture focus areas: grammar, paragraph structure, and argumentative writing techniques University of Nevada, Reno Writing and Speaking Center - Writing Consultant August 2019 - December 2020 One-on-one and group writing consultations Supported college students’ work with various types of writing: business, lab reports, literature reviews, argumentative essays, and research papers Focus processes: brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and proper use of citation styles Individualized support of English language learners Washoe County School District - Guest Teacher October 2019 - August 2021 Customer Service Work Experience: Starbucks Barista: August 2018- July 2021 Vdara Hotel and Spa Lifeguard: May 2018-August 2018 Coldstone Creamery: June 2015- November 2016 Education: University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Bachelors- Secondary Education, English August 2017 - May 2021 GPA: 3.6 Dean’s List (Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Fall 2020)