Lauren Kilefner
Indio,CA
Summary
Experienced middle school mathematics educator with over 7 years of curriculum and assessment development expertise. Proven ability to design engaging, standards-aligned lessons and assessments that foster student growth and celebrate their current achievements. Passionate about making quality, engaging math education accessible to all students through innovation and collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
02.2017 - Current
- Experienced in teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math standards to students of all backgrounds and levels, with engaging, student-centered lessons.
- Designed and implemented Common Core standards-aligned formative and summative assessments for grades 6-8, ensuring accessibility for diverse learners, including SPED, ESL, and GATE.
- Collaborated on the district-wide 7th grade Math Implementation team to write the sequencing of modules, lesson plans, and assessments for curriculum consistency.
- Created and piloted an accelerated math course curriculum, blending 7th and 8th grade standards cohesively.
- Collaborated regularly with colleagues and team members to design and implement lessons and assessments, ensuring alignment with the state standards.
- Designed and managed school-wide RTI programs focused on student performance data, intervention strategies, and progress monitoring, while working collaboratively with counselors and administration to address the needs of students.
- Developed and piloted innovative, standards-aligned math lessons leveraging interactive tools like Desmos, Delta Math, and other technology-based resources.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Integrated relevant cultural elements into course content to promote understanding.
- AVID and Robotics elective teacher, and Botball and Math Field Day coach.
Accountant
E2 Accounting Services
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Worked remotely to maintain accounting records for a variety of live theater entities.
- Communicated regularly with clients and other team members.
- Effectively met deadlines and efficiency standards.
Tax Accountant
Lewis Management Corp.
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Prepared tax returns and quarterly estimates for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and trusts.
- Assisted in the resolution of tax notices and FTB account discrepancies.
- Worked to help develop standardization in training and implementation of tax prep processes.
Tax Senior
GALLINA LLP (formerly Mellon, Johnson, Reardon)
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns, quarterly estimates, extensions, tax provisions, and tax projections for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
- Researched foreign reporting requirements and prepared necessary tax forms, including Form 5471, 5472, and 8865.
- Assisted in the tax planning for complex tax transactions, including IRC Section 1031 exchanges.
- Reviewed book trial balances, prepared and recorded necessary adjusting journal entries for clients.
- Handled various IRS, FTB, and other state tax notices for clients, as well as successfully assisting with client representation for IRS and FTB audits.
- Participated in various recruiting and marketing activities, attending events, and editing the Firm newsletter.
- Implemented tax training for new staff, and created tax workpaper templates.
Adjunct Accounting Professor
University of Redlands
09.2014 - 12.2014
- I taught introductory accounting to the University of Redlands' College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate students, covering topics of preparing financial statements, financial reporting, and financial reporting analysis.
- Maintained scheduled office hours to assist business students.
- Assisted full-time accounting professors in developing a test bank for a Financial Accounting textbook being authored by the team.
Tax Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
07.2011 - 01.2013
- Prepared tax returns, quarterly estimates, and extensions for individuals, partnerships, small private corporations, and large public corporations, including those with foreign operations.
- Audited and prepared tax provisions for domestic, multistate, and those with foreign operations.
Education
Masters - Learning and Teaching, Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA05.2011
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA08.2009
Skills
- Grades 6-8 Mathematics Curriculum Development and Teaching
- Standards-Based Assessment Development
- Pedagogical expertise in grades 6-8 mathematics
- Innovative use of EdTech
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Time management and organizational skills
- Skilled in Google Workspace
Certification
- California Single Subject Credential – Mathematics, Accounting including Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
02.2017 - Current
Accountant
E2 Accounting Services
03.2016 - 02.2017
Tax Accountant
Lewis Management Corp.
02.2015 - 03.2016
Adjunct Accounting Professor
University of Redlands
09.2014 - 12.2014
Tax Senior
GALLINA LLP (formerly Mellon, Johnson, Reardon)
07.2013 - 01.2015
Tax Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
07.2011 - 01.2013
- California Single Subject Credential – Mathematics, Accounting including Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Masters - Learning and Teaching, Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Redlands
College of the Desert
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