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Lauren Craig

Leesville,LA

Summary

Professional leader with 11+ years in children's education. Reliable, empathetic, and driven to create nurturing and engaging environment for children. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality Christian education services that reflect the love of Jesus. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Grade ELA Teacher

Vernon Parish School Board
08.2024 - Current
  • Implemented data-driven strategies for assessing student progress and adjusting instruction accordingly.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Vernon Parish School District
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Boosted students critical thinking abilities by implementing engaging activities and analyzing complex texts.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
  • Implemented various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and meet the needs of all students in the classroom.
  • Provided individualized support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Rapides Parish School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
  • Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
  • Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
  • Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.

6th-8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Rapides Parish School District
08.2015 - 08.2022
  • Devised and implemented course instructional plans to teach middle school students reading and writing skills while meeting or exceeding district standards as determined through test-based student learning targets
  • Prepared students for LEAP standardized testing over the course of three years as their teacher, resulting in scores that allowed me to consistently rank as a top-tier teacher in the district and the state
  • Implemented project-based learning and cooperative learning through KAGAN strategies as tools for students to take learning into their own hands
  • Collaborated with other teachers to connect and integrate learning across all disciplines and ages PreK-12 in an effort to seamlessly transition students from elementary school, to middle school, and to high school
  • Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Louisiana College
Pineville, LA
05.2007

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Teaching
  • Team building
  • Self motivation

Accomplishments

    Central Louisiana Golden Apple Teacher Award 2016

    Plainview Middle School Teacher of the Year 2016-2017

    Plainview Middle School Teacher of the Year 2018-2019

References

Angela Shraven- Principal, Anacoco Elementary School

(337)-239-3040

Pamela Dowden- Assistant Principal, Anacoco Elementary School

(337)-239-3040

Bryan Landry- Principal, Plainview High School

(318)-634-5944

Sonia Rasmussen- Retired Principal, Plainview High School

(318)-634-5331

Timeline

5th Grade ELA Teacher

Vernon Parish School Board
08.2024 - Current

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Vernon Parish School District
08.2023 - 01.2024

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Rapides Parish School District
08.2022 - 08.2023

6th-8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Rapides Parish School District
08.2015 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English

Louisiana College

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