Lauren Lowell
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
Passionate educator committed to fostering an inclusive, inquiry-based learning environment aligned with the IB framework. Skilled in differentiating instruction to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth while cultivating a love of learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Instructional Aide
St. Mary's School
10.2015 - Current
- Collaborate with the teacher to adapt instructional materials and resources for students with varying abilities and learning styles
- Help to integrate IB Learner Profile attributes, such as communication, open-mindedness, and reflection, into daily activities
- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing the IB curriculum, supporting differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs
- Participate in professional development meetings, and teacher workshops to continue to learn and grow as an educator
Substitute Teacher, K-6th Grade
Anaheim City School District
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Worked in a variety of different classrooms (SDC, combo, resource)
Intersession Teacher, 4th-6th Grade
Anaheim City School District
11.2009 - 05.2010
- Responsible for teaching 'at risk' students in a small group setting
- Concentration on reading fluency and comprehension
- Reviewed various grade level standards in Language Arts and Mathematics based on analysis of assessment data
5th Grade Teacher
Anaheim City School District
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to effectively teach ESL students of varied abilities
- Collaborated weekly with 5th grade team
- Encouraged student progress through carefully constructed units and assessments (formative and summative)
- Analyzed benchmark assessment data to maximize individual learning
- Participated in a variety of professional development opportunities including BTSA and Route CST
Long-term Substitute Teacher, 3rd grade
Anaheim City School District
06.2008 - 10.2008
Off-site Coordinator
Center for Learning & Behavioral Solutions
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Created lesson plans and collaborated with teachers to design and implement small group instruction at St. Margaret's School in SJC
- Applied strategies to scaffold, pre-teach, and reinforce math and language arts concepts to support students with learning differences in a small group setting
- Observed students with learning differences, leading to communication with teachers on classroom support strategies
- Coordinated and facilitated Student Study Team meetings with psychologists for K-12 students
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching; Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Chapman University
Orange, CA06.2007
Bachelors of Arts - Spanish; Minor, Business Administration
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2004
Spanish & Art History Studies
Universitat De Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona, Spain12.2003
Skills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- BTSA Completion
- Everyday Math
- Direct Instruction
- Deconstructing the Standards
- Differentiated Learning
- ST Math (Mind Institute)
- BenQ
Timeline
4th Grade Instructional Aide
St. Mary's School
10.2015 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-6th Grade
Anaheim City School District
06.2010 - 05.2011
Intersession Teacher, 4th-6th Grade
Anaheim City School District
11.2009 - 05.2010
5th Grade Teacher
Anaheim City School District
10.2008 - 06.2009
Long-term Substitute Teacher, 3rd grade
Anaheim City School District
06.2008 - 10.2008
Off-site Coordinator
Center for Learning & Behavioral Solutions
08.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelors of Arts - Spanish; Minor, Business Administration
University of Denver
Master of Arts - Teaching; Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Chapman University
Spanish & Art History Studies
Universitat De Pompeu Fabra
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