Lauren Groff
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dedicated Elementary School Teacher enhancing student learning through academic and social-emotional learning strategies. Certified in AVMR 1, skilled in curriculum development and collaborative teaching methods. Committed to building strong relationships and personalizing support to meet individual needs of students at all levels to promote excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Parklawn Elemantery School
08.2025 - Current
- Mentored new teachers, providing support in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Coordinated with colleagues to align curriculum goals across grade levels for consistency in education delivery.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
3rd Grade Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Parklawn Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Held leadership role as the math lead for the grade level team. This role led and facilitated weekly collaborative team meetings to plan, reflect, and provide resources for student learning.
- Earned certification in AVMR 1 course within Fairfax County.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Planned and developed lessons according to district and state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Used a variety of formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress to further instruction.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Attended professional development courses throughout the year to further academic knowledge and support student development.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2021
Skills
- Relationship building
- Individualized instruction
- Problem-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Materials sourcing
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Science - Special Education
Pennsylvania State University