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Lauren Carroll

Lauren Carroll

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dynamic Curriculum Specialist & Instructional Coach with 12+ years of K–12 experience in literacy instruction, curriculum development, and professional learning. Proven ability to deliver engaging product demonstrations and professional development to educators, administrators, and district leaders. Strong expertise in literacy, including structured reading approaches, curriculum pacing design, and assessment alignment. Skilled at building relationships with decision-makers, training educators, and leveraging technology to improve instructional outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Consultant & Instructional Coach

Empower Educational Consulting
08.2023 - Current
  • Deliver professional development and curriculum training to educators and administrators, both in-person and virtually.
  • Conduct strategic coaching in literacy, achieving a 44% increase in student writing proficiency in one year at an at-risk school.
  • Collaborate with district leaders to implement curriculum and pacing guides, aligning with site-specific goals and standards.
  • Contributed to two schools improving from failing to traditional ratings on ESSA reports.
  • Present to groups of 20+ educators, tailoring delivery for administrators, technology leaders, and instructional staff.
  • Trained teachers in backward design and standards alignment, strengthening instructional planning across grade levels.
  • Designed and led customized professional development workshops on literacy, math, and culturally responsive teaching.
  • Supported schools in the onboarding and implementation of new literacy and math curricula, ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Developed pacing guides, unit plans, and assessment frameworks to align instruction with district initiatives.
  • Partnered with site leaders to roll out district-wide curriculum initiatives, providing coaching and training to ensure sustainability.

Elementary Teacher

Park Elementary School
Durango, CO
08.2014 - 08.2023
  • Designed and implemented literacy curriculum with direct instruction techniques for diverse student populations, including English learners.
  • Created pacing guides, unit plans, and assessments to align with standards and improve instructional consistency.
  • Facilitated schoolwide PD on literacy practices, critical thinking, learning objectives, and culturally responsive instruction.
  • Served as mentor to new teachers and leader on the Cultural Leadership Team.

STEM Curriculum Developer & Teacher

PowerHouse Museum
Durango, CO
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Developed and implemented two STEM curricula for elementary students.

Education

Certified Instructional Coach -

Growth Coaching International
09.2025

M.A. - Curriculum & Instruction

Adams State University
01.2021

B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies (K–6 Licensure, TESOL)

Lee University
01.2012

Skills

  • Literacy Instruction
  • Curriculum Integration
  • Professional Development
  • Training
  • Strategic Product Demonstrations
  • Teacher Coaching
  • Administrator Coaching
  • Instructional Support
  • Backward Design
  • Standards Alignment
  • Curriculum Design
  • Pacing Guides
  • Unit Plans
  • Assessments
  • Orton-Gillingham
  • Structured Literacy Approaches
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Docs
  • Google Slides
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams

Timeline

Educational Consultant & Instructional Coach

Empower Educational Consulting
08.2023 - Current

STEM Curriculum Developer & Teacher

PowerHouse Museum
06.2016 - 08.2016

Elementary Teacher

Park Elementary School
08.2014 - 08.2023

Certified Instructional Coach -

Growth Coaching International

M.A. - Curriculum & Instruction

Adams State University

B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies (K–6 Licensure, TESOL)

Lee University

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