Lauren Lowrey
Winchester,CA
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with 14 years of expertise in guiding child development by serving as inspirational figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing orderly atmosphere, calm environment, safety and structure in classroom while teaching children how to adapt to surroundings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SDC Teacher
Temecula Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices that led to measurable improvement in student outcomes.
- Evaluated student performance using formative assessment tools to inform future instruction and provide timely feedback on progress towards goals.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through regular communication regarding students'' progress.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through effective communication, collaboration, and engagement strategies with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating real-world connections into lesson plans and assignments.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education Specialist
The Charter School of San Diego, Altus Schools
03.2013 - 06.2022
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- One-to-one and small group instruction (in-person and virtual).
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each student.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Teach multiple subjects to students with cognitive or emotional disabilities.
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborate with Gen Ed teachers, Lead teachers, Counselors, and other outside providers (SLP, OT, BCBA, etc.) to build a better learning environment for students.
- Update parents on their child's progress and give recommendations to promote a better learning environment at home.
- Attend various trainings and workshops to increase knowledge and skills.
Education Specialist
Audeo Charter School, Altus Schools
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- One-to-one, small group instruction, and co-teaching model with Gen Ed teacher (in-person and virtual).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Developed and adapted individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each student.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with cognitive or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with Gen Ed teachers, Lead teachers, Counselors, and other outside providers (SLP, OT, BCBA, etc.) to build a better learning environment for students.
- Updated parents on their child's progress and give recommendations to promote a better learning environment at home.
- Attended various trainings and workshops to increase knowledge and skills.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
San Diego Office of Education
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Co-teaching model with Gen Ed teacher in Reflections (court school); One-to-one and small group instruction with students in community schools.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Developed and adapted individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each student.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with cognitive or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Chair for Student Site Council.
- Attended various trainings and workshops to increase knowledge and skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2016
No Degree -
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CABachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Special Education, Athletic Coaching
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS05.2010
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA05.2007
Skills
- IEP expertise
- Child development
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Differentiate instruction
- GATE certified
Additional Information
- KWU Women's Soccer Student Assistant Coach, 2009-2010 KWU Women's Soccer, 2007-2009 Grossmont College Women's Soccer, 2005-2007 Cal State University Dominquez Hills Women's Soccer, 2004-2005
Timeline
SDC Teacher
Temecula Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Education Specialist
Audeo Charter School, Altus Schools
07.2016 - 06.2021
Education Specialist
The Charter School of San Diego, Altus Schools
03.2013 - 06.2022
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
San Diego Office of Education
10.2010 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Special Education
San Diego State University
No Degree -
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Special Education, Athletic Coaching
Kansas Wesleyan University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Grossmont College
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