Lauren Poncsak
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Professional in educational development with practical experience in fostering instructional excellence. Skilled in curriculum design, teacher mentorship, and data-driven decision-making to enhance student learning outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable support and effective solutions in dynamic educational environment. Known for leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Coaching experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Duneland School Corporation
08.2024 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
Classroom Teacher
Liberty Intermediate School
08.2009 - 08.2024
- Design and teach daily lessons to multiple classes and subject areas
- Provide timely feedback to students
- Design curriculum and learning materials for 6th grade LMS
- Modify materials for accommodations for 504 and Individual Education Plans
- Design and present professional development for corporation-wide training days and outside educational conferences
- Proficient use of Canvas LMS and course authoring
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Apple Teacher
Education
Master’s Degree - Educational Technology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2013
B.S - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2008
Skills
- Implement State Standards
- Building Blocks of Learning
- Utilize Learning Modalities
- Grading Procedures
- Multimedia Integration
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Collaborative Environments
- Instructional Leadership
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Duneland School Corporation
08.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Liberty Intermediate School
08.2009 - 08.2024
Master’s Degree - Educational Technology
Ball State University
B.S - Elementary Education
Ball State University
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