Laura Slominski

1969 Covington Lane Eagan, MN 55122

Phone: 612-387-5815 E-Mail: laura.slominski@edinaschools.org

Education
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
Administrative Licensure K-12 (To be completed May 2015)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Minneapolis, Minnesota
Masters of Education 2006
Math Education Licensure Grades 5-12 2004
B.A. Psychology 2003
Management Minor 2003

Teaching Experience
Mathematics Teacher, Edina High School Edina, MN

2008-Present

Five years of Staff Development Equity Training

Attended PLC Training, August 2013
Worked collaboratively with the same colleagues teaching
Precalculus for five years, PLC leader for two years
Teach classes on a six period day
Mathematics Teacher, Bloomington Kennedy High School Bloomington, MN

2004-2005

Taught a basic fundamentals class where I created the daily

curriculum from scratch
Taught classes on a block schedule
Mathematics Student Teacher, Southwest High School Minneapolis, MN

Coaching Experience
Head Girls Hockey Coach, Edina High School Varsity Edina, MN

2008-Present

Established a culture of excellence and a positive

experience for the student athletes
Responsible for hiring a Varsity Assistant and JV Coaches
Create daily practice plans
Schedule all games and scrimmages for a season
Committee member on multiple hiring committees for other
head coaches at Edina High School

Assistant Womens Hockey Coach, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Recruiting Coordinator

Helped Head Coach and other Assistant Coach plan and

implement daily practice plan

Daily administrative duties to help create an efficient program

2006-2008

Assistant Womens Hockey Coach, St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, MN

2005-2006

Head Girls Hockey Coach, Bloomington Kennedy Varsity Bloomington, MN

2004-2005

Assistant Womens Hockey Coach, St. Olaf College Northfield, MN

2002
2002-2004

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Leadership Roles and Committees
Department Chair, Edina High School Math Department

2013-Present

Bridge between the math department and administration

Attend meetings once a month with administration
Lead a department meeting once a month

Committee member on multiple hiring committees for new math

teachers at Edina High School

Staff Development Committee, Edina High School

2013-Present

Helped get PLCs up and running at Edina High School

Present information to the Edina High School Staff at meetings
Helped get Collaborative Wednesdays started at
Edina High School
Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Edina High School

Discuss current policies in the school and make

recommendations for future practice

Review applications for Independent Provider Programs and

approve or deny them based on policy

2008-Present

Discuss potential concerns of students, staff, and community in

regards to Athletics and Activities
University of Minnesota Womens Hockey Team (Captain 2001-2002)

Learned important time management skills

Experience leading a group of people as a Captain

University of Minnesota Womens Athletics Team Council (Tri-chair 2001-2002)

Spokesperson for Womens Hockey Team on the committee

Discussed issues or concerns of female athletes

Helped organize community service projects such as a Toys for

Tots Drive

Gained experience working with Athletic Directors

1998-2002

1999-2002

Memberships and Awards

Section 2AA Girls Hockey Coach of the Year

2009,2010,2011

Unsung Hero Award, University of Minnesota Womens Hockey Team

1999,2002

Highest GPA Award, University of Minnesota Womens Hockey Team

2000,2001

Deans List at University of Minnesota (5 semesters)

1998-2002

Minnesota Ms. Hockey Award

1998