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Lauren Buchanan

Titusville,FL

Summary

Accomplished Lead Toddler Teacher at Primrose School of Oviedo, adept in fostering early literacy and social-emotional growth through child-centered approaches and adaptive teaching strategies. Demonstrated success in enhancing parent involvement and student progress, leveraging both strong interpersonal skills and group instruction expertise. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Toddler Teacher

Primrose School of Oviedo
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
  • Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
  • Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

First Friends of Chuluota
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
  • Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
  • Provided individualized support for students, addressing unique learning needs and fostering growth in all areas.
  • Supported lead teacher in conducting assessments to measure student progress and identify areas requiring additional focus.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Assistant

Liquid Images
03.2018 - 02.2020

Help with scheduling jobs. I also helped complete the jobs.

  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colonial Highschool
Orlando, FL
05.2005

Skills

  • Child-Centered Approach
  • Adaptive Teaching Strategies
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Outdoor Play Supervision

Certification

Dcf 45 Hours completed


Background cleared through FDLE


Finished 40 RBT certification

Timeline

Lead Toddler Teacher

Primrose School of Oviedo
01.2023 - 06.2024

Assistant Preschool Teacher

First Friends of Chuluota
11.2020 - 01.2023

Assistant

Liquid Images
03.2018 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Colonial Highschool
Lauren Buchanan