Laura Parochka
Moorhead
Summary
Experienced with creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Utilizes effective communication techniques to foster nurturing classroom environment. Knowledge of classroom management and child development to support young learners.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher (2nd Grade)
Moorhead Public Schools
Moorhead, MN
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance educational programs and student support initiatives.
Preschool Teacher/Director
Lil Buckaroos Preschool
Kindred, ND
12.2013 - 08.2025
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to foster early childhood learning and development.
4th Grade Teacher
Aurora Elementary School
West Fargo, ND
08.2007 - 05.2013
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and promote student engagement.
Substitute Teacher
Fargo & West Fargo Schools
West Fargo, ND
11.2004 - 05.2005
- Delivered engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
Preschool Teacher
YMCA
06.2003 - 10.2004
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social development.
- Facilitated daily activities that encouraged creativity and collaboration among preschoolers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mayville State University
05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood
Mayville State University
05-2003
Skills
- Conduct classroom instruction
- Effective communication with staff & students
- Analyze and interpret data
- Planning and developing lesson plans
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of educational staff members.
- Volunteered at and helped organize "Lil' Buckaroo's Lemonade Stand" yearly to gain positive publicity for the organization and donate the earnings to a local group in need, such as the "Backpack Program", which sent food home for the weekends to families in need.
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Training - January 2025
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher (2nd Grade)
Moorhead Public Schools
09.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher/Director
Lil Buckaroos Preschool
12.2013 - 08.2025
4th Grade Teacher
Aurora Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2013
Substitute Teacher
Fargo & West Fargo Schools
11.2004 - 05.2005
Preschool Teacher
YMCA
06.2003 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood
Mayville State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mayville State University