Lauren Freeman
Dallas,TX
Summary
I am an experienced educator, dyslexia interventionist, and trainer dedicated to supporting diverse learners through structured literacy and evidence-based practices. I partner with schools and educators to deliver effective interventions and professional development that promote reading success and equity for all students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Interventionist
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
07.2018 - Current
- Set achievable and challenging goals for individualized education plans for dyslexic students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Implemented instructional, therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and showed written evidence of preparation.
- Wilson Reading Therapist
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty, staff, and parents on laws and regulations governing special education and students programming.
Reading Demonstration Teacher
T.L. Marsalis Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Develop and conduct campus training for RLA teachers K-5
- Demonstrate RLA lessons grades 3-5
- Mentor Teacher
- Campus Liaison for On-Site tutoring program: Reading Partners
- Training Facilitator
- Prepared tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Campus Testing Coordinator lead
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Professional Development, Facilitator
Dallas ISD
07.2013 - 05.2018
- Designed and conducted workshop for the Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program (Reading Across the Content Areas) and the South Oak Cliff Job Alike Training
- Conducted faculty workshops for training on Reading/Language curriculum and technology
Teacher
T.L. Marsalis Elementary
08.2004 - 06.2014
- 4th and 5th grade Reading and Language Arts (Social Studies)
- Grade Level Chairperson (5th grade)
- Campus Instructional Leadership Team (CILT)
- Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
- Page Turners Book Club Sponsor
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents and students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas12-2002
Skills
- Training delivery
- Collaboration
- Staff development plans
- Staff presentations
- Classroom instruction
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- English Language Arts and Reading 4-8, 2003
- English as a Second Language 4-8, 2006
- Wilson Dyslexia Therapist, 2024
- Special Education Supplemental 4-8, 2025
Affiliations
International Reading Association
Kappa Delta Pi
Timeline
Dyslexia Interventionist
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
07.2018 - Current
Reading Demonstration Teacher
T.L. Marsalis Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2018
Professional Development, Facilitator
Dallas ISD
07.2013 - 05.2018
Teacher
T.L. Marsalis Elementary
08.2004 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Prairie View A&M University
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