L A U R A

W A G N E R

Laura.Elizabeth.Wagner@gmail.com

Certification
Minnesota Certification in Social Studies Education 5-12; February 2009; File Number 445511.

Experience in Education
Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Mentor: Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN (2014-Present)

Managed logistics, scheduling, and documentation of caseloads from 20 to 35 new teachers to

Minneapolis at multiple high schools, middle schools, and K-8 sites throughout the district.

Collaborated with administrators, new teachers, veteran teachers, school communities, and mentor peers
to problem solve regarding lesson planning, behavior management and classroom climate, instruction,
and new teacher professionalism.

Conducted formal observations and coaching cycles using the Standards of Effective Instruction (SOEI)
Rubric as a Secondary Observer. Provided teachers with evidence-based feedback and ratings.

Led professional development for new teachers at buildings and as a facilitator at New Teacher
Orientation.

Revised and implemented new curriculum as an instructor for third year teachers Peer Coaching course.

Facilitated reflective teacher practice through individualized conversations, weekly journaling support,
goal setting, and action research.

Participated in professional development regarding equity, inter-rater reliability for SOEI, coaching and
mentoring skills, and Minneapolis Learning Management System, MyMPS.

Designed and initiated PAR implementation of MyMPS as a means of sharing resources and facilitating
collaboration between new teachers.

Strategized with mentor peers during weekly case review in order to problem solve concerning new
teacher issues.

Participated in monthly individual case review sessions, co-observations, and coaching cycles with Lead
Mentors. Set professional goals based on reflection, and planned action steps to work toward achieving
goals.
Teacher Representative: Indian Education Title VII Committee Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
(2013-2014)

Reviewed district policies and data regarding the academic and social emotional growth of indigenous
students in Minneapolis Public Schools.

Advised district leadership of the hopes and needs of American Indian students, families, and community
members in the school system.
Advocated for culturally relevant behavior standards, curriculum, and assessment.

Social Studies Teacher: South High School, Minneapolis, MN (2009-2014)

Created culturally relevant curriculum for ninth grade World History and tenth grade Advanced Placement
United States History in the All Nations Program.

Facilitated weekly Smudge Ceremony for indigenous students at South High School.

Supported students and community members through participation in ceremonies and Powwows.

Participated as a teacher representative on the All Nations Advisory Council.

Served on the Principal Hiring Committee.

Connected American Indian students from Anderson United Community and South High School through
the creation of an after school mentoring and tutoring program. Established tutoring norms and protocols.

Trained to facilitate skill building and college readiness as an AVID (Advancement Via Individual
Determination) instructor and served as a member of the South High AVID Site Team.

Designed differentiated, thematic, curriculum in tenth grade Advanced Placement United States History
and prepared students for the College Boards AP exam in the spring.

Instructed ninth grade Honors World Studies and prepared a small, co-curricular group, for the Advanced
Placement World History test.

Worked collaboratively on the Open Program, Liberal Arts Program, and All Nations Program teams to
create common summative assessments and interdisciplinary units.

Organized and ran a peer education program focused on equity in the school called Stand Up, Speak Out
South High (SUSOSH).

Advised the Gay-Straight Alliance Club and the South High Club Ultimate Frisbee Team.

Acted as a member of the South High Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).

Served as Department Co-Chair for the Social Studies Department.

Mentored student teachers from Augsburg College.

Social Studies Teacher: Johnson High School, St. Paul, MN (Spring 2008)

Directed studies in ninth grade World History and tenth grade Human Geography.

Designed and employed daily lessons with emphasis on student involvement and mastery of material.
Paraprofessional: ISD 196, Rosemount, MN (Summers 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007)

Aided special education students during the extended school year. Supported students physically,
emotionally, and academically.

Education
M.A. in Education; Hamline University; St. Paul, MN; May 2014
B.A., Social Studies Education, Middle Eastern Studies; St. Olaf College; Northfield, MN; May 2008 Cum Laude
Gilder Lehrman Teacher Seminar Participant in Washington, D.C.; July 2010
Completion of Augsburg Colleges Paideia Institute (2011) and Advanced Paideia Institute (2012)
Proficient in Spanish
International Studies in Honduras (2007); Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Greece (2005-2006)