Lauren Friedman
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Patient, dedicated and committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Polished in creating lessons plans, evaluating assignments and teaching complicated concepts clearly. Motivational and encouraging professional certified in 6-12 Math and Earth Science.
I am a hardworking, dependable and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level government position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Math, Earth Science and STEM Teacher
East Prairie School District 73
08.2005 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Created activities for math workshop for small group instruction
Secondary Math Teacher
Von Steuben Metro Science Center
09.2002 - 06.2005
- Maintained open and productive communication with teaching staff, administration, students and parents.
- Compared and exchanged student performance information with fellow teachers to improve overall performance.
- Dealt with inappropriate behavior quickly and effectively to maintain calm learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans to adhere to clear departmental and school policy objectives.
Middle School Math and Science Teacher
Truman Middle School
10.1997 - 06.1999
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Middle School Science Teacher
Torreon Day School Bureau Of Indian Affairs
02.1996 - 10.1996
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Coordinated school wide science fair
- Young Scholars Program chaperone and teacher for Navajo students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Earth Science Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12.1995
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Group Project Coordination
- Laboratory Management
- Instructional Planning
- STEM Programs
- Documentation and Reporting
- Curriculum Development
- Test Proctoring
- Lesson Planning
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Environmental Science
- Progress Evaluations
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Core Curriculum Development
- Lesson Plan Development
- Google Classroom
- Classroom Supervision
- Chemical Use
- Discussion Facilitation
- Student Support
- Field Trip Coordination
- Instruction Modifications
- Student Engagement
- Learning Strategies
- Testing and Grading
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Learning Style Accommodations
- Technology Integration
- Standardized Testing
- Online Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lab Project Demonstrations
marathoner, cross country and track coach, Girls on the Run Site Coordinator and Coach
I have been a competitive runner and have loved sharing this passion with my students over the years in various ways from coaching and meeting students at races. I am also a mountain climber and love to hike in the mountains.
Timeline
Math, Earth Science and STEM Teacher
East Prairie School District 73
08.2005 - Current
Secondary Math Teacher
Von Steuben Metro Science Center
09.2002 - 06.2005
Middle School Math and Science Teacher
Truman Middle School
10.1997 - 06.1999
Middle School Science Teacher
Torreon Day School Bureau Of Indian Affairs
02.1996 - 10.1996
Bachelor of Science - Earth Science Education
University of New Mexico
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