Lauren Lazzara
Midlothian,Virgina
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with a nurturing and compassionate nature. Skilled in teaching, motivating and disciplining students to maintain an orderly and fun environment for everyone. Desiring to apply five years' experience to a challenging new role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Kindergarten Extended Day Co-Teacher
St. Christopher's School
Richmond, Virginia
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught in classroom of 16 Junior Kindergarten boys, providing students with a safe and positive
- Planned fun and engaging activities to keep students occupied and provide additional learning opportunities.
- Utilized approved behavior management strategies to maintain discipline.
- Kept all students in care safe and supported individual needs.
- Enforced wearing of masks during the entirety of the day, washing of hands frequently, and keeping a six feet distance from peers.
Summer Programs Counselor
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Suffolk, Virginia
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Lead instruction and activities in a classroom of 15-20 students ranging ages from three years old to six years old
- Planned weekly activities schedule and facilitated smooth transitions during daily routines
- Delivered engaging activities which catered to educational needs of students such as, fine motor skills, letter recognition, sight words and counting.
- Monitored outdoor recess and activities.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to students.
- Communicated with fellow employees and students' parents to create the best environment for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2020
Skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Social interaction management
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Safety awareness
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Certification of Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training
- Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED Training or Certification
- Behavior Intervention and Support Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Training
- PRAXIS ELEM ED: SOCIAL STUDIES SUBTEST (5004)
- PRAXIS ELEM ED: MATHEMATICS SUBTEST (5003)
- PRAXIS ELEM ED: READING & LANGUAGE ARTS SUBTEST (5002)
- PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUC: MATH (5732)
- PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUC: WRITING (5722)
- PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS: READING (5712)
- PRAXIS RVE: ELEMENTARY & SPECIAL EDUCATION (5306)
Timeline
Junior Kindergarten Extended Day Co-Teacher
St. Christopher's School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Summer Programs Counselor
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
06.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
- Certification of Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training
- Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED Training or Certification
- Behavior Intervention and Support Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Training
- PRAXIS ELEM ED: SOCIAL STUDIES SUBTEST (5004)
- PRAXIS ELEM ED: MATHEMATICS SUBTEST (5003)
- PRAXIS ELEM ED: READING & LANGUAGE ARTS SUBTEST (5002)
- PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUC: MATH (5732)
- PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUC: WRITING (5722)
- PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS: READING (5712)
- PRAXIS RVE: ELEMENTARY & SPECIAL EDUCATION (5306)
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