Laura Naumann

4014 Griffith Berkley, MI 48072 (248)752-1189  laurajnaumann@gmail.com

Certification

Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate (EX) May 2015

American Red Cross CPR/AED: Child and Adult February 2015
MTTC - Mathematics (Secondary) (022) July 2013
MTTC - Basic Skills November 2011

Education

Masters of the Arts: Teaching and Curriculum August 2018

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
 Mathematics Education Concentration
 GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science: Mathematics May 2014

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
 Physics Secondary Education Minor
 GPA: 3.33

Teaching Experience

Mathematics Teacher August 2015-Present

Oak Park Freshman Institute, Oak Park, Michigan
 Design and implement lessons based on the Common Core State Standards for Algebra, and
Algebra Enrichment.
 Organize, monitor, and enhance student achievement, through the use of formative and
summative assessments.
 Participate in the Data Team process, using data to drive instruction.
 Use NWEA Map Growth Test data to drive instruction and create appropriate interventions.
 Create and implement PBIS activities, and rewards as the Positive Behavior Interventions and
Supports sponsor.
 Participate in building wide leadership team meetings.
 Lead Algebra 1 Team department meetings.

Summer School Instructor July 2015-August 2015

Ferndale High School, Ferndale, Michigan
 Design and implement lessons for an Algebra II credit recovery course.
 Organize, and monitor student achievement, through the use of formative and summative
assessments.
 Create a positive learning environment to improve student understanding, and to enhance overall
mathematic skills.
Teaching Intern August 2014-April 2015
Ferndale High School, Ferndale, Michigan
 Designed and implemented lessons based on the Common Core State Standards for both Algebra
II, and Pre-Calculus.
 Created formative, and summative assessments to monitor, and record student learning.
 Collaborated with mentor to enhance student learning, and adjust lessons or units for improved
understanding.
 Fostered a positive classroom community in order to enhance student learning, and participation.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant August 2012-May 2014

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Department of Mathematics
 Facilitated the recitation of two sections of a College Algebra mathematics course.
 Administered two fifty-minute review sessions a week, answered student questions, and
provided assistance with homework problems.
 Graded, and recorded scores of weekly quizzes, as well as tests, and finals.

Remedial Algebra Teaching Assistant September 2013-December 2013

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
 Observed a Remedial College Algebra course for two hours a week, and participated in
discussions with colleagues about the lessons, and activities enacted.
 Collaborated with a peer to plan, and implement a mini lesson, and a ninety-minute lesson to
present to the class.

Professional Experience

Instructor April 2015-August 2015

Mathnasium Math Center, Bloomfield Township, MI
 Aid students in the completion of mathematical tasks, and assignments.
 Assist elementary, middle, and high school students complete homework assignments.

After School Tutor October 2014-April 2015

Ferndale High School, Ferndale, Michigan
 Employed three days a week with the after school-tutoring program.
 Assisted students of various ages, with a variety of subjects such as Algebra, Algebra II,
Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Chemistry.

Freshman Math Initiative Tutor July 2014-August 2014

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
TRIO Student Support Services
 Assisted incoming freshman in completing an intermediate summer College Algebra
mathematics program.
 Located in the MSU Detroit Center.
Mathematics Learning Center Tutor August 2012-May 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
 Provided assistance to students in numerous college mathematics courses for three and a half
hours a week.
 These courses included: Intermediate College Algebra, College Algebra, Finite Mathematics,
Trigonometry, Survey of Calculus, and Calculus I.

Urban Immersion Fellow June 2013-July 2013

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
College of Education
MSU Detroit Center, Detroit, Michigan
 Participated in a seven-week summer school program at Renaissance High School located in
Detroit, Michigan
 Assisted with teaching, and monitoring both Algebra and Algebra II classes.
 This included: grading, answering student questions, writing lesson plans, observing teacher
instruction, and attending weekly professional development meetings.

Honors and Memberships

 Michigan State University Deans List, Fall 2010 - Fall 2012, and Spring 2014
 Kappa Delta Pi member, educational honor society

Professional References

Carrie Russell Kristen Bieda

Mathematics Teacher Teacher Education Director
Oak Park Freshman Institute of Mathematics Education (MSU)
(734) 658-8427 (517) 432-9925
crussel@oakparkschools.org kbieda@msu.edu

Deanna Eberle Joanne Philhower

Mentor Teacher MSU Teacher Education Instructor
Ferndale High School (765) 860-3655
(248)722-0868 philhowe@msu.edu
deanna.eberle@ferndaleschools.org