LAUREN Mateyka
Catasauqua,PA
Summary
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE Secure a position utilizing knowledge, training, and experience in community and public service, mental health counseling, education, and addiction. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion, and concern while having a specialization in trauma and crisis; in addition to grief and loss, utilizing social perceptiveness, de-escalation techniques, and critical thinking skills to provide crisis care, education, mental health services and referral protection, while following procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer, Uniformed
Eastern Pike Regional Police Department
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for conducting patrol in assigned zone
- Answers calls for service, responds to complaints and crimes in progress
- Aggressively maintains visible presence to deter crime while enforcing vehicle laws through traffic enforcement
- Makes arrests, transports prisoners, and issues citations when appropriate
- Writes detailed reports, written allegations, criminal complaints, and affidavits of probable cause when necessary.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and VSCAR speed detection.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand incidents.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Delaware Valley School District
10.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Responsible for filling availability due to faculty absences, leaves, or emergencies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wilson Area School District
05.2020 - 12.2021
- In grades 5-12
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Responsible for filling availability due to faculty absences, leaves, or emergencies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Responsible for filling availability due to faculty absences, leaves, or emergencies.
- 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.
Police Patrol Officer
Forest City Borough Police Department
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public
- Backed up Adjacent jurisdictional agencies during difficult traffic stops and complex incidents.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support
- Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events
Senior Trainer/Deputy Coroner
Monroe County Coroner’s Office
08.2015 - 07.2017
- D-ABMDI # 2764
- Completed death certificates with assignment of cause and manner of death.
- Read wills and other legal documents to understand individual and religious wishes related to handling of bodies.
- Inquired into cause, manner and circumstances of human deaths and established identities of deceased persons.
- Testified at inquests, hearings and court trials.
- Took notes on body injuries and other possible causes of deaths and completed detailed reports.
- Communicated with families and legal next of kin to assist in cause of death investigations.
- Analyzed bodily injuries and evidence to determine causes and manners of death for deceased of all ages and backgrounds.
- Reported cases of foul play or other problematic causes of death to appropriate legal authorities for further review.
- Conducted preliminary examinations of bodies to identify victims, locate signs of trauma and identify factors indicative of time of death.
- Completed toxicology exams and investigations on bodies to gather additional evidence for analysis.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
Coroner Intern
Lehigh County Coroner’s Office
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Completed death certificates with assignment of cause and manner of death
- Inquired into cause, manner and circumstances of human deaths and established identities of deceased persons
- Took notes on body injuries and other possible causes of deaths and completed detailed reports
- Communicated with families and next of kin to assist in cause of death investigations
- Analyzed bodily injuries and evidence to determine causes and manners of death for deceased of all ages and backgrounds
- Reported cases of foul play or other problematic causes of death to appropriate legal authorities for further review
- Conducted preliminary examinations of bodies to identify victims, locate signs of trauma and identify factors indicative of time of death
- Completed toxicology exams and investigations on bodies to gather additional evidence for analysis
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling And School Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2024
MPOETC Act 120 Certification - Law Enforcement
Lackawanna College Police Academy
Hazelton, PA02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology And Forensic Psychology
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA01.2016
Skills
- Facilitates Psychological Safety
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Mediates Conflict Resolution
- Case Management
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Criminal Procedure and Investigations
- Crisis Evaluation, Intervention, and Response
- Emergency Services
- Classroom Instruction
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Strong Public Speaker
- Effective Collaborative Working Relationships
Certification
MPOETC PA Certified Police Officer
SFST Certification
Taser Certification
Inductee to The National Society of Leadership and Success, Apr 2022
Diplomate of American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, June 2018-June2022
Leadership & Supervision
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- American Psychological Association- Student Member
APA Division Affiliations- Psychologists in Public Service and Psychological Services, Behavioral Analysis, Psychopharmacology and Substance Use, Trauma Psychology
- American School Counselor Association- Student Member
- Pennsylvania School Counselor Association
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Delaware Valley School District
10.2022 - 08.2023
Police Officer, Uniformed
Eastern Pike Regional Police Department
04.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wilson Area School District
05.2020 - 12.2021
Police Patrol Officer
Forest City Borough Police Department
03.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Trainer/Deputy Coroner
Monroe County Coroner’s Office
08.2015 - 07.2017
Coroner Intern
Lehigh County Coroner’s Office
05.2015 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling And School Counseling
Walden University
MPOETC Act 120 Certification - Law Enforcement
Lackawanna College Police Academy
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology And Forensic Psychology
DeSales University
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