Lauren Lauer
Annandale,VA
Summary
Dedicated Educator who is an enthusiastic, caring, creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Experienced in developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress. Experienced in creating and fostering inquiry-based (IB/PYP) learning environments that enable students to develop critical-thinking, a sense of wonder globally-minded; especially students with disabilities, those who are twice exceptional or from diverse backgrounds. Able to establish and maintain positive rapport with parents that fosters trust and provides a firm home-school connection.
Effective, highly-skilled, results-oriented educational leader with a proven ability to evaluate and manage complex situations, who is also viewed as a strong problem solver that is successful in intense and demanding environments, providing valuable leadership and structure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Falls Church City Public Schools
2005.07 - Current
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
- Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Education
MBA - Curriculum And Instruction
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12.2003
Skills
- Accessible Education for All
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Curriculum Developer
- Strategic decision-making
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Thought Leadership Content Development
- Student Motivation
- Individualized Learning Plans
Accomplishments
Presenter at the VAGC March 2024
Member of
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Falls Church City Public Schools
2005.07 - Current
MBA - Curriculum And Instruction
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Virginia Tech
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