1. Current: Laura Sargent Permanent:
10722 Cranbrook Road 10722 Cranbrook Road
Houston, TX 77042 lsargent1972@yahoo.com Houston, TX 77042
(713) 703-1401 (713) 703-1401
SUMMARY:
I have over twenty years of experience, including twelve years in education and eight years in health &
fitness
EDUCATION:
Texas Education Agency, Houston, TX 2011 – 2016
Elementary Education Certification
Region 4 2008 – 2010
Alternative Certification Program
Neuhaus Education Center 2006 – 2008
Post Baccalaureate Classes
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX 1996
Bachelor of Arts,Major: Philosophy, Minor: Theology & English
EXPERIENCE:
Group Exercise Instructor, 24 Hour Fitness, Houston, TX May 2015 – Current
Tutor & Academic Coach, Raising the Bar, Houston, TX December 2014 – Current
Teacher, Grace School, Houston, TX 2008 – 2011
 3rd
& 4th
grade
 Planned & implemented daily lessons, parent conferences, and open house events
 Developed & utilized SMART Notebook lessons to support math, language, social studies, and
science
 Utilized webpages & e-mail to maintain communication with parents and students
 Designed math & literacy connections and provided professional development for teachers &
parents to facilitate use
 Conducted ongoing assessmentand developed appropriate interventions to increase student success
 Developed collaborative unites with the Library Media Specialist
 Speaker at SAES Conference – Writing and the Eight Parts of Speech
Group Exercise Instructor, Memorial Athletic Club, Houston, TX 2007 – 2011
 Classes include: step, kickboxing, muscle works, intervals, and boot camp
Teacher, Ascension Episcopal School, Houston, TX 2002 – 2008
 2nd
grade, PE & Motor Skills
 Planned and implemented daily lessons, parent conferences, and open house events

2.  Taught Language Arts, Math, Reading, Spelling, Social Studies, Art and Science
 Provided weekly activity letters and monthly calendars for parents
 Developed physical education skills, assessments and games
 Conducted ongoing assessment and developed appropriate interventions to facilitate student
success
Teacher,St. Martin’s Episcopal Preschool, Houston, TX 2001 – 2002
 Turning 3’s class
Assistant Manager & Instructor, Club Kickbox, Houston, TX 2000 – 2001
 Sales, public & member relations
 Data entry, inventory, and billing company liaison
 Kickboxing instructor
Director of Evangelization, St. Cyril of Alexandria School, Houston, TX 1998 – 2000
 Teacher - Religious education (Scripture Study and Catholic Faith Series)
 Director - Advertising and promotions. Editor of church bulletin
 Assistant Manager - Holy Ground Book Store
 Founding Member and President – Daughters of the King
 President and Coordinator – Respect Life Committee. Event Coordinator – Gabriel Project
Sales Representative,Swimming Instructor, Swim Team Coach,YMCA, Houston, TX 1990 – 1998
CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
Group Exercise
 HighX—Gabrielle Reece, Olympian
 Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certification
The Care Courses School Inc.
 Many Ways to Learn for Toddlers and Preschoolers—Online Course
 ADHD—Online Course
 Understanding Children—Online Course
 The Road to Reading—Online Course
 Schedules & Routines – Online Course
SMART Technology
 SMART Notebook training level 1
Neuhaus Education Center
 Secrets of Structured, Systematic Handwriting
 Understanding Memory

3.  Reading Comprehension
 Written Composition Fundamentals
 Multisensory Grammar
 Scientific Spelling
 Reading Readiness
Ascension Episcopal School
 Safeguarding God’s Children
 Understanding Learning Differences
 Dynamic Physical Education
J&M Development Corporation
 First Aid & Safety training
 Adult/child & Infant CPR – CPR Certified
 Group Exercise Certification