Lauren Dytrych
Palos Heights,IL
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Superior Chicago Tutoring
Chicago, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Title 1
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student comprehension and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced student engagement through innovative instructional methods and interactive activities.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to enhance students' reading comprehension skills effectively.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate reading interventions into daily lesson plans.
- Facilitated communication between teachers and students regarding academic progress and needs.
- Assisted in developing tailored lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated goal-setting sessions to enhance student engagement and self-regulation techniques.
- Implemented new methods that improved students' organizational skills and time management.
- Enhanced classroom environment by fostering a culture of accountability and self-awareness.
Special Education Teacher
Oak Forest High School
08.2023 - Current
- As a special education teacher at Oak Forest High School, I am dedicated to supporting diverse learners in reaching their full potential.
- Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of instructional settings, including the BRIDGES behavioral program, self-contained English courses, and co-taught freshman and sophomore English classes.
- My experience across these roles has deepened my commitment to creating inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments that meet students where they are and help them grow both academically and personally.
Nanny
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Being a nanny to a child with special needs has shaped me into the person that I am today.
- Duties that I obtained were to assist in feeding, speech, occupational, physical, aquatic, and DMI therapy.
- I also assisted with daily care, nurturing, basic house tasks, and personal assistance.
Student Teacher
Carl Sandburg High School
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Roles acquired at Carl Sandburg High School were to develop original and differentiated lesson plans, attend individualized education plan meetings, participate in a variety of education settings, and develop a positive learning community.
- While at Carl Sandburg High School, I was placed in an Earth and Space co-taught classroom, Sports Literature co-taught classroom, Junior American Literature instructional classroom, and Senior English instructional classroom.
Student Teacher
Arnold J. Tyler School
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Roles obtained at Arnold J. Tyler School were to develop classroom management techniques, create a variety of differentiated lesson plans, meet student accommodations, generate modifications, actively participate in individualized education plan meetings, attend staff meetings, and participate in car rider duty.
- There, I was assigned to be a 1st and 2nd grade Language Arts and Mathematics instructional and resource educator.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Northern Illinois University
01-2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Amos Alonzo Stagg High school
01-2018
M.D. - Teaching English As A Second Language
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- SIOP
- Language immersion
- Technology integration
- Cross-cultural communication
Timeline
Teacher
Superior Chicago Tutoring
07.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Oak Forest High School
08.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Carl Sandburg High School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Arnold J. Tyler School
01.2023 - 03.2023
Nanny
04.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Amos Alonzo Stagg High school
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Northern Illinois University
M.D. - Teaching English As A Second Language
American College of Education
Personal Information
Title: Title 1 Teacher