Lauren DeRoss
Manalapan
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
West Long Branch, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Freehold, NJ
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
Summer Camp Counselor
Country Roads Day Camp
Manalapan NJ
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities and special events.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rider University
Trenton, NJ05-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Lesson planning
- Student records management
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Child development expertise
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
01.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
09.2021 - 08.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
Country Roads Day Camp
06.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rider University