Laurie J. Najarian is seeking a teaching position and has over 15 years of experience teaching various grades from first grade to music. She has comprehensive experience developing lesson plans, managing classrooms, working with diverse students, and collaborating with other teachers and parents. Her qualifications include skills in curriculum development, behavior management, goal setting, technology integration, and working with students with special needs. She is certified in elementary education and SEI and has held positions as a reading interventionist, classroom teacher, and music teacher.

1. Laurie J. Najarian
14 Baldwin Street · North Andover, MA 01845
Cell Phone: (978) 766-2292 · E-mail: lnl4@aol.com
PROFILE
Comprehensive Teaching Experience Including:
 Ability to create, implement and modify effective, stimulating lesson plans designed to match the skill level of each student .
 Managing large, diverse, multi-cultural classrooms encompassing daily instruction, counseling and periodic parent-teacher
conferences
 Developing and managing a multi-age/multi-level curriculum
 Working with behaviorally challenging students
 Comprehensive classroomteaching experience keeping pace with the latest teaching methods
 Teaching a wide variety of subjects in a caring, nurturing environment
 Ability to provide the leadership necessary to be a positive role model to students
 Strong organizational as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 Enthusiasm, dedication and strong desire to have a positive impact in the field of education
 Proven ability to positively impact fundraising activities coupled with grant writing skills
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Lesson Plan Development · Planning & Coordinating Activities · Team Teaching
· Curriculum Development/Assessment · Behavior Management Techniques · Goal Setting
· Multi-Cultural Sensitivity · Before & After SchoolProgram Participation · Tutoring
· Integrating Computer Technology Into Lessons · Behaviorally Challenged Students · Public Relations
· Inclusion Classroom Management · Parent/TeacherConferences · Advocacy
. Music & Art Instruction · Supervising Paraprofessionals . IEP knowledge
Certifications: Elementary Education / 1-6 - Commonwealth of Massachusetts /SEI Certified
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Wilson Reading Interventionist
Community Day Arlington Elementary School, Lawrence, MA 2015-present
 Second Grade Teacher
St. Patrick School, Lowell, MA 2011-2015
 First Grade Teacher 2004-2011
Saint Mary of the Assumption School, Lawrence, MA
 First Grade Teacher 2003-2004
Sacred Heart School, Lawrence, MA
 General Music Teacher 1999-2002
Lynn Public Schools, Lynn, MA
 Licensed Social Worker(LSW) / Housing Department Manager 1993-1999
Greater Lynn City Services, Lynn, MA
 Director of Social Services (LSW) 1989-1993
Abbott House Nursing Home, Lynn, MA
EDUCATION
Teacher CertificationProgram Bachelor of Science
Salem State College, Salem, MA University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA