Laura Sarachine
@laurasarachine
Experienced elementary and ESL educator specializing in literacy, online instruction, and individualized student support.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced elementary and ESL educator with nearly 10 years of classroom and online teaching experience. I hold a Master’s degree in Elementary Education, a Pennsylvania K–12 Art teaching certificate, and TESOL and TEFL certifications.
My background includes elementary education, early literacy, English language development, online instruction, curriculum implementation, student assessment, and individualized academic support. I am especially skilled in structured literacy and Science of Reading practices, including explicit phonics instruction, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Throughout my career, I have supported students with diverse learning needs, including English language learners and students with autism and dysgraphia. I create engaging, supportive learning environments and use assessment data and student performance to adjust instruction and address individual skill gaps.
I am interested in remote opportunities involving elementary education, ESL, literacy instruction, tutoring, curriculum development, educational content, assessment, instructional support, and customer or learner success. I bring strong communication, organization, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to helping students and families succeed.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ELL Teacher & Language Development Specialist
Feb 2019 - Present (7 years 7 months)
• Designed and implemented customized language development curriculum tailored to individual learner needs.
• Facilitated engaging virtual instruction through platforms like Google Classroom and Zoom.
• Provided continuous feedback and assessment to track learner progress and outcomes.
Elementary Educator & Literacy Intervention Specialist
Aug 2024 - Jun 2026 (1 year 10 months)
• Deliver daily literacy instruction aligned to Science of Reading principles, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students requiring intervention.
• Utilize student assessment data to identify learning gaps, monitor progress, and implement targeted instruct
• Developed engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences to support academic success
• Used benchmark assessments and progress monitoring to guide instructional planning
• Supported school-wide learning goals through structured classroom systems and collaboration
Worked as Kindergarten Co-Teacher at Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh.
Delivered engaging educational experiences across classroom, enrichment, and community settings, serving students in grades K-12. Responsibilities included curriculum development, classroom management, arts integration, and student support. Collaborated with families and school communities to foster positive learning environments.
• Art Teacher, North Hills Arts Center
• Substitute Teacher, Pit
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Carlow University
Masters of Education, Art Education
2012 - 2013
Otterbein University
Bachelors of Art, Major: Visual Communications Minors: Art History & Psychology
2002 - 2006
International Open Academy
TESOL
International Open Academy
Teacher Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages (TEFL)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Art K-12
Tech stack
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