Lauren Costello
Madison,WI
Summary
Results-driven Educator with twenty-year record of success and communication, planning and problem-solving abilities required for delivering exceptional education to students while maintaining supportive and structured learning environments. Polished in developing and implementing student-focused practices and technological strategies to enhance classroom settings. Boosts student engagement through experiential learning, team collaboration and digital approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison , WI
2015.08 - 2016.07
- Taught more than 100 third grade students throughout the school day
- Collaborated with a team to develop assessments and review best practices
- Taught students with special education needs in a regular education setting
- Developed IEP’s and worked closely with families to adopt/amend the plans as needed.
Director of Community Relations
Artisan Memory Care
Middleton , WI
2014.08 - 2015.08
- Hire and train new employees while developing a professional and positive culture
- Organize and run orientations and staff professional development training.
Assistant Principal
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
Madison , WI
2008.06 - 2014.08
- Worked with teachers, students, and parents to ensure a quality education for over five hundred students ages 4-14
- Prepared agendas, led and followed up with minutes for meetings with multiple parent groups including Education Commission, School and Family Association, Wellness Committee, and Technology Committee
- Led meetings once a week for a staff of 35 teachers
- Led curriculum reviews in the areas of Science, Math, Religion and Language Arts
- Led the school-wide certification process through the Wisconsin Religious and Independent School Association
- Worked with the Education Commission to develop a successful K4 program
- Directed 44 students in the annual school musical.
Educator
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
Madison , WI
2003.06 - 2012.06
- Subjects Taught: Language Arts, Religion, Math, Science, Art
- Taught classes of 27 children each year, communicated regularly with parents through letters, emails, updates on the classroom website
- Coached basketball and tennis team
- Assisted as an After School Teacher as needed.
Principal
Edgewood Campus School
Madison , WI
2022.07
- Lead a school of 400 students (ages 4-14), 800 parents and 40 staff members
- Share weekly parent newsletters with the community
- Offer tours, meet with potential parents, substitute for all positions as needed.
Assistant Principal
Edgewood Campus School
Madison , WI
2016.08
- Lead a staff of 35 employees and 290 students
- Offer middle school students daily support and guidance
- Teach 4th and 5th grade Science courses
- Completed the school’s self-study review for the upcoming certification process
- Perform teacher evaluations each year, both formal and informal
- Lead the Home and School organization to promote fundraising opportunities and community-building events.
Education
Masters in Educational Administration -
Edgewood College
12.2007
Bachelor of Arts in Education -
Edgewood College
12.2002
Skills
- Parent Interaction
- Program Development
- Student Relations
- Classroom Management
- Academic Advisement
- Curriculum Development
- Class Instruction
Leadership Experience
- Condominium Board, Treasurer, 2009, 2015
- Madison Youth Sailing Foundation, Board Member, 2012, 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal
Edgewood Campus School
2022.07
Assistant Principal
Edgewood Campus School
2016.08
Educator
Madison Metropolitan School District
2015.08 - 2016.07
Director of Community Relations
Artisan Memory Care
2014.08 - 2015.08
Assistant Principal
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
2008.06 - 2014.08
Educator
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
2003.06 - 2012.06
Masters in Educational Administration -
Edgewood College
Bachelor of Arts in Education -
Edgewood College
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