Laura Cattrall

Master of Arts in Teaching

Authorizations

Elementary Education, Middle School Education

Endorsements

ESOL (K-12), Middle School Language Arts, Middle School Science, Multiple Subjects

Teaching Strengths

Plans lessons that are standards-based, highly engaging, and cooperative in nature
Differentiates instruction for diverse student needs
Incorporates many forms of technology to enhance the learning experience
Works cooperatively with other teachers and administrators
Uses a classroom management system based on student rights, maintaining a respectful environment, and logical consequences
Inspired to integrate meaningful literacy learning within other content areas

Education

Willamette University, BS 2009 (environmental science)
Willamette University Webber Scholar
Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

This year, I will focus my teacher inquiry project on the effects of different types of literacy learning (outside of the textbook) within my 6th grade science classroom.

Experience

Student Teaching

Patton Middle School, McMinnville, Oregon, 6th grade science classroom

Practicum Teaching

Grandhaven Elementary School, McMinnville, Oregon, 5th grade classroom

Other Classroom Experience:

Reading tutor: Start Making A Reader Today (SMART), Newberg, Oregon, students age 6–10
Environmental education intern: National Park Service, Kotzebue, Alaska, students age 4-12
Webber Science Teaching Scholar: Highland Elementary School, Salem, Oregon, 5th grade classroom
Reading recovery tutor: Bush Elementary School, Salem, Oregon, 2nd grade classroom
English tutor/teacher's assistant: La Fundacion Entrega, Quito, Ecuador, kindergarten

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

Kent Swick, Patton Middle School, McMinnville, Oregon

Practicum Supervisor

Beth Fuhrer, Grandhaven Elementary, McMinnville, Oregon

University Supervisor

Don Watson, MEd, Willamette University, dwatson@willamette.edu, 503-393-4021

Candidates