LAUREN MACLAY
Bradenton
Summary
Dedicated IPK teacher passionate about early childhood development, and committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Demonstrates commitment to flexibility and personal growth. Embraces cultural diversity and navigates shifts in the educational landscape, ensuring every child receives a well-rounded and enriching educational experience.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IPK Teacher
Bayshore Elementary School
Bradenton, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging, standards-based lessons utilizing High Scope curriculum.
- Executed diverse instructional strategies to enhance learning experiences for ELL and ESE students.
- Achieved high ratings through CLASS and administration evaluations.
- Drove consistent growth in FAST scores through strategic initiatives.
- Implemented Conscious Discipline strategies to enhance social and emotional learning outcomes.
- Pre-K Team leader.
VPK Inclusion Teacher
Hagen Road Elementary
Boynton Beach, FL
08.2016 - 05.2023
- 10 Exceptional, and 10 typically developing 4 & 5-year-old children
- Whole-Child experiential learning approach through C4L Standards-Based Curriculum
- Conscious Discipline social & emotional teaching
- Pre-K Unit team leader
- Two-time Dwyer Award nominee
- Heggerty Phonemic Awareness / Age of Learning Math
- Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) ELA & TS Gold assessments
- Data driven instruction through formative assessments
Pre-K Teacher
Lake Dillon Preschool
Dillon, CO
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Creative Curriculum multidisciplinary planning and instruction of 28 children
- Implemented TS Gold for all classrooms through Early Childhood Options
- Pyramid Plus Model for promoting social and emotional competence
- Social and emotional liaison for all classrooms
- Planning and implementing field trips
Trinity Place & Children's Choice Preschools
Littleton, CO
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Created curriculum for 26 children for academic and social readiness
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Moriches & West Islip, NY
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Two half-day Title 1 classes with 16 children each
- Referred children with challenges, and collaborated with team members for special services
Education
Bachelors - Elementary Education
SUNY Oneonta
NYMasters - Elementary Education, Early Childhood Curriculum & Development
CW Post, LIU
Brookville, NYSkills
- Curriculum planning and delivery
- Social Emotional Development
- Communication with Parents
- Effective classroom management
- Student Performance
- Team Collaboration
- Innovative thinking
- Team leadership
Certification
- Florida State Professional - Age 3 - Grade 3
- Florida State Professional - Grades K-6
- Florida State Professional - ESOL Endorsement
- NY State Permanent - Pre-K, K, Grades 1-6
Timeline
IPK Teacher
Bayshore Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
VPK Inclusion Teacher
Hagen Road Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2023
Pre-K Teacher
Lake Dillon Preschool
01.2010 - 01.2015
Trinity Place & Children's Choice Preschools
01.2004 - 01.2006
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
01.1992 - 01.1997
Masters - Elementary Education, Early Childhood Curriculum & Development
CW Post, LIU
Bachelors - Elementary Education
SUNY Oneonta