Lauren Levit
New York,N.Y
Summary
Dedicated teaching professional experienced in providing high quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Proven track record of success in designing and delivering engaging and effective curriculum, developing lesson plans, and managing classrooms. Skilled in using innovative teaching methods to motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT
LearningSpring School
New York, NEW YORK
08.2021 - Current
- Create personalized lesson plans based on the individual strengths of each student
- Adapt existing curriculum materials according to the unique needs of each student
- Provide emotional support for special needs students who were struggling with challenging behaviors or emotions
- Support teachers in developing effective behavior management systems for individual students
- Organize small group activities that allowed special needs students to practice communication and socialization skills
- Support students in developing life skills, following classroom routines and managing behavior.
STUDENT TEACHER
Old State Elementary School
Townsend, DELAWARE
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet students' individual needs
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lesson plans for maximum engagement
- Created and distributed visual aids to promote classroom engagement
- Fostered positive classroom environment to encourage learning and promote student growth
- Monitored student progress through assessments, observations and record keeping
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and important information.
STUDENT TEACHER
Carrcroft Elementary
Wilmington, DELAWARE
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet students' individual needs
- Fostered positive classroom environment to encourage learning and promote student growth
- Integrated technology into lessons to engage learners
- Facilitated student-led discussions to enhance comprehension of course material
- Monitored student progress through assessments, observations and record keeping
- Implemented behavior management strategies to ensure an orderly learning environment.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN LITERACY EDUCATION BIRTH-GRADE 6 -
Hunter College
05.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION -
University of Delaware
05.2021
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Inquiry-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- New York State Initial Certification: Childhood Education Grades 1-6
- New York State Literacy All grades (expected 8/28)
- New York State Students with Disabilities All Grades (expected 7/31)
References
Jill Layden, Head Teacher Supervisor, (217) 417-0204, jmlayden@gmail.com
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT
LearningSpring School
08.2021 - Current
STUDENT TEACHER
Old State Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021
STUDENT TEACHER
Carrcroft Elementary
09.2020 - 12.2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN LITERACY EDUCATION BIRTH-GRADE 6 -
Hunter College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION -
University of Delaware
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