Laura Tidwell-Book

Education

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2018

Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Technology Dec. 2018
Multiple Subjects Credential June 2018
GPA 4.0

California State University, Fullerton, CA Aug. 2008 - May 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2013
GPA 2.66

Riverside Community College, Riverside, CA Aug. 2004 - June 2008

Associate of Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts June 2008
Associate of Science, Natural Sciences June 2008
GPA 2.62

Norco High School, Norco, CA Sept. 2000 - June 2004

High School Diploma June 2004

Work Experience

Victor Elementary School District January 2017 -

Present
Teacher: Multiple Subjects, 3rd Grade
Victor Elementary School District | 12219 Second Ave. | Victorville, CA 92395
● Instructs students in the curricula in the various school subjects
● Assesses and analyzes student academic performance, uses a variety of techniques, and
monitors and adjusts teaching strategies in order to meet the needs of each student.
● Establishes, teaches, and maintains classroom and school rules; teaches self-discipline
and promotes student accountability.
● Supervises all students on the school grounds and in the school buildings. Maintains a
safe, secure and healthful room environment.
● Updates professional skills and knowledge on an ongoing basis.
Victor Elementary School District October 2016 - January
2017
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Victor Elementary School District | 12219 Second Ave. | Victorville, CA 92395
● Assigned to work in the absence of the regular teacher to aid students in understanding
the subject matter. Give instructions and organize the classroom environment to enhance
student learning. Hand out class work and ensure effective classroom management.

Colton Joint Unified School District August 2014 - October 2016

Library/Media Technician
Sycamore Hills Elementary | 11036 Mahogany Dr. | Fontana, CA 92337
● Responsible for school book fair, Advocate for reading, Reach out to students and staff,
Assist students and staff in selection and location of library materials, Maintain and
prepare records, Shelve and scan books in and out, Arrange monthly bulletin boards,
Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior, Filing, indexing and inventory
procedure, Data entry and retrieval, Select and order new books, Repair and maintain
damaged library materials

Rialto Unified School District April 2014 - July 2014

Substitute Clerk Typist I/ Library Media Technician I
260 S Willow Ave. | Rialto, CA 92376
● On call employee to fill in where needed, Library substituting at a couple of high school
campuses assigning textbooks, Clerical duties, Filing, Typing, Operating computer
terminal, Data entry, Scan books and materials in and out at the circulation desk

Automobile Club of Southern California June 2012 - December 2013

Branch Specialist II
1170 El Camino Ave. | Corona, CA 92879
● Featured in the June 2013 quarterly "Bragging Rights" newsletter for Southern Calif,
Texas and New Mexico, as having 100% Member Service Satisfaction.
● Notary Public issued by California Secretary of State
● Lead liaison to local State DMV office, Completed complicated DMV transactions,
Handled license plates, stickers, placards and many DMV forms, Counseled members on
roadside matters as well as some travel routing, Gave members maps and tour books,
Created triptiks with routes to and from destinations all over the country, Sold Mexico
Insurance, Helped with passport applications and provided the required photo, Picked up
cash for fines and fees for all Auto Club services, Notary, Clerical work

San Bernardino County Library January 2012 - May 2012

Library Assistant
9955 Fremont Ave. | Montclair, CA 91763
● Worked the children's reference as well as main circulation and adult reference desks,
Checked out and recommended materials to patrons, helped people of all ages find the
appropriate books, computers, and materials, Received payments for overdue fine
payments, Balanced cash drawer, Helped set up a reading program for children,
Processed new library accounts, Set up seasonal library displays and decorations

Automobile Club of Southern California July 2010 - February 2012

Branch Specialist II
1170 El Camino Ave. | Corona, CA 92879
● Notary Public issued by California Secretary of State
● Lead liaison to local State DMV office, Completed complicated DMV transactions,
Handled license plates, stickers, placards and many DMV forms, Counseled members on
roadside matters as well as some travel routing, Gave members maps and tour books,
Created triptiks with routes to and from destinations all over the country, Sold Mexico
Insurance, Helped with passport applications and provided the required photo, Picked up
cash for fines and fees for all Auto Club services, Notary, Clerical work

Sam's Club November 2008 - July 2010

Cashier
1375 E Ontario Ave. | Corona, CA 92881
● Took part in fundraising for local charities, Helped organize and take notes for cashier
meetings, Assisted members with problems and concerns, Helped with annual inventory,
Trained other employees, Helped keep track of membership upgrades, renewals, and
credit card applications, Assisted team leads in daily activities

RGIS Inventory Specialists February 2008 - November 2008

Auditor
10370 Hemet St. Ste. 380 | Riverside, CA 92503
● Traveled to various store locations all over San Bernardino and Riverside counties, Data
collection, Counted and recorded prices and quantities of products in an entire store,
Operated ten-key audit machine, Handled inventory for varied types of stores from auto
parts to department stores.

Trader Joe's September 2007 - December 2007

Cashier/Floor Staff
2790 Cabot Dr. | Corona, CA 92883
● Seasonal work at a brand new store location, Cashier, Responsible for stocking shelves
and making sure products were fresh, Cleaned the parking lot and gathered carts, Helped
recommend and find products for customers
Regal Entertainment Group September 2004 - October 2007
Usher/Floor Staff
2650 Tuscany St. | Corona, CA 92881
● Participated in fundraising, Helped organize and create themed decorations and artwork
for big movie openings, Crowd control for midnight openings, Trained new employees,
Greeted guests and took tickets, Checked auditoriums to ensure quality and safety of
movie experience, Worked customer service desk to refund tickets and sign up loyalty
cards

Exam Certifications: CBEST, CSET, RICA

Honor Society: Pi Lambda Theta (2018)

Training and Service Work

● Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1-4 (Feb. 2017)
● Kagan: Transform Your High-Risk Classroom (Feb. 2018)
● Math Training: Fractions (3-6) Summer Institute (Aug. 2018)
● Conscious Teaching with Rick Smith - When Consequences Don't Work (Aug. 2018)
● Math Training: Number Sense (Oct. 2018)
● VESD New Teacher Academy Year 1 & 2 (Jan. 2017 - May 2019)
● Center for Teacher Innovation (CTI) Teacher Induction (Sept. 2017 - May 2019)
● Observation hours in elementary school classrooms for the Victor Elementary S.D.
● Sunday school for children's ministry and youth group for a few churches I have attended
● Shelving books at Garfield Elementary School Library in the Santa Ana School District
● Art Therapy aid for Elizabeth Preston at her studio in Claremont and classes with
Pomona Valley Hospital Cancer Care Center

Other Interests
Travel, Reading, Hiking, Art, Painting, Photography, Psychology

References Available Upon Request