Updated: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 05:56:51 PM

Laurie Sproul Marcotte

Fitness Instuctor

"They said to build a better world

I said I would, but how?

The world is such a cold, dark place and complicated now

and I'm so small and helpless

there is nothing I can do.

They said, oh yes there is just build a better you."

~Anonymous

Qualifications

Dedicated to helping all students reach their fullest potential

Flexible in meeting the needs of all my students

Organized in getting the job done in a timely manner

Committed to do any job to the very best of my ability

Dependable, honest, responsible and trustworthy

Work History

Team Teacher, Auburn Middle School

Team 6

August 1999-Present

8th Grade Physical Science Teacher

  Chemistry

  Ecology/Environmental Science

  Physical Science

  Astronomy/Oceanography

  Human Life/Biology

Team Teacher, M.S.A.D #52: Tripp Middle School

( Grades 7 & 8) August 1991-August 1999

Life/General Science Teacher

Language Arts/Reading Teacher

Computer Lab Supervisor

Cooperative Learning Workshop Presenter

Chapter 1 Teacher, Auburn: Auburn Middle School

( Grades 7 & 8) August 1990-June 1991

Assisting students with special needs in all areas of academics

Team Teacher, M.S.A.D #36: Livermore Falls Middle School

( Grades 6, 7 & 8) August 1987-July 1990

Geography Teacher

Language Arts/ Reading Teacher

Temporary Computer Lab Supervisor

Workshop Presenter

Master Personal Trainer, Auburn: Women's Fitness and Personal Training

March 1991-Present

Master Personal Trainer

Aerobic/Step/Cycling Instructor

Stress Management Workshop Presenter

Newsletter Writer and Coordinator

Web Master and Web Site Designer

Education

1983 Graduate of Jay High School

Bachelors of Science Degree in Secondary Education from UMF- Life Science and Language Arts concentration, 1983-1987

Licenses & Certificates

Highly Qualified Professional Educator

502 Grades 7-12

expiration date: July 1, 2007

Adult and Child CPR

Basic First Aid

Emergency Response

Professional Development and Continuing Education Credits

Central Maine Technical College

Web Page Authoring Fundamentals

Certified Internet Web Master Site Designer

Comprehensive JavaScript ie: Advanced Web Design

Mid State College

Pc Trouble Shooting:

Managing and Maintaining Your PC

University of Maine at Orono

Children's Literature

University of Maine at Augusta

Science in a Shoe Box

Creative Science Projects and Experiments

Casco Bay College

Managing Stress Creatively

Teaching & Learning Styles

American Institute for Creative Education

Development of Practical & Innovative Teaching Tips

Computer Technology for Educators (K-12)

Exploring the Internet through the World Wide Web (K-12)

Bureau of Education and Research

Strengthening your Language Arts Instruction

Increasing Student Achievement in Spelling Across the Curriculum

Unity College in Maine

What's New in Children's Literature?

River Valley School District

Developmental Literacy

Understanding Teaching

Management of Student Anger

Stress Management and Reduction

Classroom Strategies for Learning Disabled Students

Maine School Administrative District #36

Philosophy for Children

Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance

Family Science

State of Maine Department of Education

MEA Writing Scoring Process

MASCD Conference

MSSPA Middle Level Conference

Implementing Middle Level Concepts

PRISM Conference (1991, 1992, 1994, 1996)

*Including, but not limited to the following:

TI-82 Workshop for Novices

Astronomy

Groundwater our Hidden Resource

Performance Based Assessment for Science

Microcosms

Independent Reading List

*Including, but not limited to the following:

Discipline with Dignity

Doing What Scientists Do

PC World Magazine

Teaching K-8 Magazine

Writers' Digest

Oasis Magazine

Learning Magazine

Science Scope Magazine

English Journal

Outdoor Magazine

Shape Magazine

Committee Contributions

Computer Technology Lab Advisor

Science Curricula Spokesperson and Committee Member

Assertive Discipline Committee

Discipline Committee

Writing Portfolio Contributor

Extensive Computer Skills

Proficient in many areas of computer applications, software and hardware including, but not limited to:

Macintosh and PC  and MLTI iBooks

ClarisWorks/CorelOffice/MicrosoftWord

Windows 3.0 95/98/ME/XP/NT

Many Various and Extensive Internet Applications

Microsoft Outlook Express and other Products

FrontPage 2003 Web Page Design

Volunteer Services

On-line Homework Hot Line

Fleet Youth Group Advisor

Career Fair Presenter

Girl Scout Music-in-the-Round Presenter

Unofficial Waste Share Representative

Dance Chaperone

Weekend Field Trip Chaperone

Wellness Day Presenter

Student Advisor and Mentor

After school Fitness Class for Students and Teachers

Coaching Experience

Cheerleading

Field Hockey

Fitness and Exercise Leader

Drama Club

Charitable Contributions and Social Responsibility

American Heart and Lung Association

American Cancer Society

March of Dimes

Muscular Dystrophy

St. Judes Children's Hospital

S.P.C.A of Auburn, Maine

Camp Sunshine Casco, Maine

Salvation Army

United Way

Goodwill

Blood Donor

Organ Donor

Hobbies and Interests

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