Laura Gufarotti

Laura Gufarotti has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and industries. Laura most recently worked at Ellevation Education as an Operations Analyst starting in May 2023. Before that, they worked at iTutor.com Inc. as a Senior Operations Manager from July 2021 to January 2023. Laura'sresponsibilities in this role included facilitating interdepartmental communication and alignment, developing program strategies, and collaborating with the data analytics team. Prior to that, Laura worked at Alcott Montessori School as a Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) from January 2016 to January 2021. In this role, they provided specialized instruction and services to students with IEPs. Laura's earlier experience includes working at Rebecca School as a Head Teacher from July 2009 to January 2016, where they used data-driven instruction and created individualized curriculum for students with developmental disabilities. Laura also worked as a Teaching Assistant and Academic Instructor at Rebecca School from September 2007 to July 2009, and as a Teaching Assistant at Pleasantville Union Free School District from September 2006 to August 2007.

Laura Gufarotti's education history begins in 2002 when they attended Salisbury University and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a focus on Secondary Education. Following that, they attended Hunter College from 2008 to 2010, where they earned a Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed) degree in Childhood General and Special Education.

In terms of additional certifications, Laura obtained a Google Project Management Certificate from Coursera in February 2023 and an Agile Project Management certification from Google in January 2023. Laura also holds various professional certificates related to teaching, including Classroom Teacher certifications for Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Early Childhood Education (Birth-grade 2), and Students with Disabilities (Birth-grade 2 and Grades 1-6), all granted by the New York State Education Department. Additionally, Laura has a Basic Floortime Provider certification from the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning (ICDL).