Lauren Manton
Tyler,TX
Summary
Organized, detail-oriented and dependable professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive and joyful spirit and 10 years of working experience in multiple career fields. Readiness to use strong interpersonal skills to create and build meaningful relationships and manage projects with success-minded approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Bullard ISD
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Met staff development guidelines set forth by school administration.
- Answering emails and calls in a professional and timely manner
- Flexibility in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that changed rapidly.
- Maintained work schedule that maximized availability to students, parents, colleagues and administration.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained a positive, encouraging and collaborative relationship with coworkers, parents and administrators.
- Monitored and organized money through all teacher and student led fundraisers.
- Set financial goals for classroom needs and successfully raised money to provide needs for the classroom.
- Implemented new activities in the classroom by managing fundraiser budget and ordering items as needed while communicating all processes with office administrators.
- Communicated with community vendors to collaborate on field trip ideas and organize trips for the students.
- Maintained a professional attitude and demeanor.
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Gus Cain Elementary
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Plan and implement lesson plans for 2nd grade self-contained for 2020-21 school year; Math/Science/SS for 2021-school year
- Participate and collaborate in ongoing professional development
- Prepared lesson plans and formative assessments based on knowledge of essential TEKS and skills
- Planned, organized and implemented class parties while maintaining communication with parents and faculty to ensure a smooth and engaging process
- Met student growth goal for 2020-21 based on MAP data for Reading and Math
- Continuously observe and evaluate/adjust lesson based on student data and performance
- Maintain consistent communication with parents and other staff members to determine needs for students
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Incorporated Google Classroom and other relevant technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Work as students advocate in ARD and PLC meetings
- Maintain a positive relationship with students
- Use MAP and data assessment to modify and drive daily instruction
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Serve as the facilitator between students and all other members involved in the students education
Facilitator
ASCENT HEALTH
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Organized, conducted and facilitated "CFT"(Child, Family, Team) meetings monthly in the community and in the children's home to present the plan of care to all the members of the team including counselors, educators and social workers
- Led fun and engaging presentations to all of the members of the CFT team
- Participation in team meetings, staff development and engagement opportunities
- Created the individualized Plan of Care for each child
- Build the CFT team for each child to attend meetings
- Developed the behavioral needs for the child and family members involved
- Filed and updated paperwork confidentially and efficiently for each family within a due date
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Stayed in consisted phone and email communication with each member of the CFT team
- Used Microsoft excel and other online software
- Fax and request information to and from members of the CFT team
- Manage paperwork electronically and physically through an organized filing system
MDO Teacher
First Baptist Texarkana
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Created a loving, safe environment for children by establishing social, emotional, and physical growth through intentional teaching and play with the emphasis on growing their faith in Jesus
- Provided and implemented stimulating activities including coordinating art projects, music time, and social skill building
- Effectively managed behavior of a class of 2-3 year olds while maintaining a strict schedule
- Professional, positive and consistent communication with parents
- Maintained a servants attitude while leading and teaching students about the love of Jesus
Substitute Teacher
Pleasant Grove ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Instructional Aide Special Education
Center Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided inclusion support for students with special needs
- Led guided reading for reading resource
- Assisted students in Content Mastery with completing all regular ed assignments
- Assisted Content Mastery teacher with managing and organizing paperwork needed for students IEP's and ARD meetings
- Assisted in student testing for special education
- Managed a computer program for SPED students
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Sales Associate/Social Media Content Creator
Salt and Pepper Boutique
Monroe, LA
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts and arranged designs to attract target readership.
- Promoted sales with creative strategies
- Built, established and maintained relationships with sources.
- Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
Insurance Verification Specialist/Dental Assistant
Apple Dental
Monroe, LA
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines and regulations for confidential patient data.
- Assisted patients with understanding personalized insurance coverage and benefits.
- Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
- Updated patient records with accurate, current insurance policy information.
Sales Associate
Charming Charlies
Monroe, LA
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2019
High School -
Ouachita Christian School
Monroe, LA05.2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Schedule Management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Coaching
- Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Detail Oriented
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Organized
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Community Involvement
- Learning Modalities
- Public Relations
- Proven evaluation techniques
Certification
EC-6 Texas Teacher Certification
Trauma Informed Certified
STR (Science of Teaching Reading) Certification
CPR Certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Bullard ISD
08.2022 - 08.2023
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Gus Cain Elementary
08.2020 - 08.2022
Facilitator
ASCENT HEALTH
09.2019 - 06.2020
MDO Teacher
First Baptist Texarkana
03.2018 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
Pleasant Grove ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018
Instructional Aide Special Education
Center Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Sales Associate/Social Media Content Creator
Salt and Pepper Boutique
06.2015 - 12.2015
Insurance Verification Specialist/Dental Assistant
Apple Dental
10.2014 - 06.2015
Sales Associate
Charming Charlies
09.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelors - Psychology
University of Louisiana At Monroe
High School -
Ouachita Christian School
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