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Lauren Crites

Stephenville,TX

Summary

A positive and devoted educator with a desire in helping children and young adults. Well-versed in setting up individual and group instruction. Trained in multiple teaching methods and techniques. Willing to continue developing skills with any further training required. Proficient in working with special needs students. A loving teacher with over 8 years of experience teaching students in many ways. A passionate educator with an in-depth approach to learning. Leveraged a wide range of instructional approaches and needs. Versatile and dedicated life skills teacher with focus on the individual needs of special education students. An empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Developed skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. An organized special education teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in an academic setting. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Certified and licensed in Texas and recognized as highly qualified educator.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Visually Impaired (VI) Consultant

Jones Telepractice
12.2023 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Communicated with faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Stephenville High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve Students' social integration.
  • Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
  • Helped to integrate students in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills in our 18 Plus program.
  • Supported students with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.

Special Education Long Term Substitute Teacher

Stephenville ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills.
  • Supervised daily lunch and recess activities.
  • Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
  • Kept students on-task with positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Developed and set achievable goals for students every 6 weeks.
  • Requested to substitute long term by teachers and principal based on excellent interactions with students and teachers in Life Skills class at Central Elementary.

Online English Teacher

ITutorGroup
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Used pre-selected lesson plans to instruct students in English conversation and grammar.
  • Selected and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
  • Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
  • Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
  • Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 35 hours each week
  • Worked with students between ages 4 and 25 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction

Substitute Teacher

International Leadership Of Texas
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task and helped them when needed.
  • Supervised 25-75 students in lunchroom and during recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management to promote learning initiatives.

Armed Security Officer

CCC Security LLC
08.2012 - 02.2013
  • Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to 100% of facility visitors.
  • Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual, wand or x-ray machinery.
  • Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.

Education

Special Education EC-12 - Special Education

Teachworthy
Online
08.2022

120 Hour TESOL Certification - Professional Development Program

International Open Academy
Online
03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Forensic Psychology

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
03.2012

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Group Assistance
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Consistent Supervision
  • Emotional Support
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Active Participation
  • Personalized Support
  • Ability to Be Flexible
  • Learning Style Assessment

Timeline

Visually Impaired (VI) Consultant

Jones Telepractice
12.2023 - Current

Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Stephenville High School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Special Education Long Term Substitute Teacher

Stephenville ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022

Online English Teacher

ITutorGroup
08.2018 - 05.2021

Substitute Teacher

International Leadership Of Texas
08.2017 - 05.2018

Armed Security Officer

CCC Security LLC
08.2012 - 02.2013

Special Education EC-12 - Special Education

Teachworthy

120 Hour TESOL Certification - Professional Development Program

International Open Academy

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Forensic Psychology

Kaplan University
Lauren Crites