Lauren Mattei
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Organized English and Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA & Special Education Teacher
Memorial Middle School
Point Pleasant Borough, NJ
09.2008 - Current
- 7th & 8th Grades
- Implements effective classroom management strategies, creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes positive behavior and respect among students and staff
- Presents comprehensive lessons and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning
- Collaborates with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participates in regular faculty, staff, department, CST and administrative meetings
- Displays thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow policies and procedures
- Collaborates with CST, school counselors, and administration to implement and maintain research and data-based interventions for students, and train faculty as needed
- Additional Roles
- 8th Grade Class Advisor responsible for organizing and implementing a three-day overnight trip to Washington, DC for 200+ students and 20+ staff members for 10+ years
- Coordinate all aspects of eighth grade class events from concept to completion, including location scouting, budget management, and obtaining necessary permits and permissions for 10+ years
- Intervention & Referral Services Coordinator in which student documentation, action plans, and meeting notes are confidentially recorded and kept
- Coordinate the Middle School Panther Academic Workshop Program (P.A.W.) to assist students in need of extra academic support and guidance
- Member of 504 Plan Committee in which policy and procedures are created to support students in need of assistance
- Member of School Climate Committee assisting in helping to understand school climate needs and strengths from the perspectives of students, families, and staff, but will also provide insight into a school community’s relationships
- Member of NJ Department of Education – School Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM) Team reinforcing procedures to use when addressing threatening behavior in school including gathering and analyzing information, making and assessment, and implementing an intervention plan when needed
Office Manager
Gary Tozzi, Dental Office
Jackson, NJ
05.2002 - 09.2009
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with privacy regulations (HIPAA)
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Tracked financial performance metrics and prepared reports for doctor
- Built relationships with referring dentists and specialists to generate referrals
- TRAINING/ ACHIEVEMENTS
- NJ Department of Education – School Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM) Training, 2023
- Recipient of New Jersey Governor’s Teach or the Year Award – Memorial Middle School 2018 Teacher of the Year
- Recipient of 2018 Greater Media & NJEA Teacher Who Rocks
- Recipient of 2015 Principal's Teacher of Special Recognition
Education
Master of Education - Administration & Supervision
Liberty University
May 2024
Secondary Education Certification & Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification - undefined
Georgian Court University
May 2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
Lakewood, NJ05.2008
Skills
- Event Coordination
- Data Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Curriculum Planning
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Assessment Administration
- Scheduling Proficiency
Timeline
ELA & Special Education Teacher
Memorial Middle School
09.2008 - Current
Office Manager
Gary Tozzi, Dental Office
05.2002 - 09.2009
Master of Education - Administration & Supervision
Liberty University
Secondary Education Certification & Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification - undefined
Georgian Court University
Bachelor of Arts - English
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