Lara Polen
Grants Pass,OR
Summary
My educational background, professional career and life experiences make me uniquely qualified and excited at the opportunity to be the Assistant Director of High School Partnerships. I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, a Masters in Secondary Education, 13 years classroom experience, Dean of Students/Counselor experience and my own Health/life Coaching Business. My strengths in building teams, community, leadership, personal growth and a passion for this time in students lives, would make me a perfect fit for the liaison between RCC & local high schools.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Certified Health/life Coach
Self-employeed
10.2009 - Current
- Organized and led group coaching sessions, fostering a supportive community environment for participants.
- Mentor and train health coaching team members
- Troubleshot, brainstormed and collaborated with fellow coaches on ways to make coaching more impactful for clients.
Dean of Students/Counselor
Lincoln Savage Middle School
02.2015 - 06.2017
Middle School ELA/High School Social Studies Teacher
Crook County Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2005
Middle School Social Studies/PE Teacher
South Middle School
08.1992 - 06.2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, ORMaster of Science - Secondary Education
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, ORTimeline
Dean of Students/Counselor
Lincoln Savage Middle School
02.2015 - 06.2017
Independent Certified Health/life Coach
Self-employeed
10.2009 - Current
Middle School ELA/High School Social Studies Teacher
Crook County Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2005
Middle School Social Studies/PE Teacher
South Middle School
08.1992 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Oregon University
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Southern Oregon University