Laurel McLoughlin

TEACHING IS MY PRIMARY PASSION

I love to teach because it gives me the opportunity to help students transform through success. As students accomplish tasks, they become motivated, excited and eager to learn. Empowering students has a ripple effect that begins with confidence in academic endeavors, but quickly spreads as a positive attitude and happiness to other areas of their lives.

I thoroughly enjoy being able to help students discover their potential.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Math Teacher: 6 years (4th grade - High School Geometry)
• Kindergarten Science Teacher: 1 year
• 2nd Grade Teacher: 2 years
• 4th Grade Teacher: 1 year
• 5th Grade Teacher: 3 years
• 3rd - 5th Grade Behavior Disorders Teacher: 2 years
• Substitute Teacher: 7 years (Kindergarten - 12th grade)
• Religious Education Teacher: 3 years
• Sunday School Teacher: 22 years

Experience teaching in private and public schools in Virginia, Florida, Oklahoma and North Carolina.

EDUCATION

• B.A. in Education (Concentration in Math)

Minor in Psychology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Diploma in Theological Studies

The Virginia Theological Seminary, Evening School of Theology

CERTIFICATION

Oklahoma & North Carolina Teaching Certificate

• Elementary Education
• 1st - 8th grade
• Intermediate Mathematics
• 6th - 12th grade
• Mid-Level Math for High School Credit
• 5th - 8th grade

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

• School Math Coordinator
• Christian Formation Director and Youth Leader
• In-Home Day Care Provider
• Camp Counselor

HOBBIES

• I love to soak in nature on walks, especially in the morning or evening.
• I love to volunteer at my church and other community churches leading Sunday School classes, Wednesday night programs and Vacation Bible School for children.
• I love to be with my family and pets. (My husband calls me Dr. Doolittle because of my love for animals)