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Laura Lynn Meyer

Hamburg

Summary

Goal-driven German teacher with years of combined leadership and classroom expertise. Develops lesson plans and monitors student performance and achievement. Additionally provides safe and conducive learning environment. Resourceful and energetic individual receptive to new ideas. Proficient in Google Classroom and MicrosoftOffice.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Course Director "German as a Foreign Language"

DeutschAkademie
09.2022 - Current
  • Planned and conducted weekly courses with level range of A1-B2 as course instructor for small groups (ca. 12 students) of adults between 16-99 years
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom

Tutorial Teacher

Private
04.2016 - Current
  • Conducted tutoring classes online and in person in fields of Mathematics, German, English and Spanish for students of Year 3-12
  • Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.

Academic Tutor

Universität Hamburg
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Helped students prepare for final exam by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement
  • Tutored small group of students to strengthen subject comprehension in field of "German literature", boost confidence and build important learning skills
  • Prepared PowerPoint slides, individual worksheets and index cards on various subjects incl. poetry, drama and theory of literature

Mentor

Anschluss Projekt
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Organized role plays, interactive lessons and handcrafts to contribute to creative and fun learning environment
  • Planned and organized two classes á 1,5h/week for small student group in Year 4
  • Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image, especially in "German" and "Mathematics"
  • Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm

Education

Bachelor of Education - German And Spanish For Secondary School

Universität Hamburg
Hamburg
03.2024

Abitur -

Gymnasium Lohbrügge
Hamburg
06.2019

Skills

Soft Skills

  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Networking
  • Analytical and critical Thinking
  • Handling multilingual and -cultural situations
  • Working under time pressure

Computer Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Classroom, Moodle
  • Social Media (Instagram, Zoom)

Certification

  • Certificate Intercultural Competence
  • Bilingualer Zweig an weiterführender allgemeinbildender Schule

Experience Abroad

ERASMUS STUDENT IN GRANADA (SPAIN)

02/2023-07/2023

  • Universidad de Granada; Faculties "Ciencas de Educación" and "Filosofia y Letras"


LANGUAGE ASSISTANT IN MADRID (SPAIN)

01/2020-03/2020

  • Supervising and teaching two children (aged 4 and 7 years) in German and English



Languages

Spanish
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Academic Tutor

Universität Hamburg
04.2023 - 07.2023

Course Director "German as a Foreign Language"

DeutschAkademie
09.2022 - Current

Mentor

Anschluss Projekt
08.2021 - 01.2022

Tutorial Teacher

Private
04.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Education - German And Spanish For Secondary School

Universität Hamburg

Abitur -

Gymnasium Lohbrügge

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