LAUREN MCGHEE
Linden,USA
Summary
Experienced with educational leadership, curriculum development, and staff management. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance academic programs and foster supportive learning environment. Knowledge of best practices in student engagement and school administration to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Irvington Board of Education
Irvington, NJ
04.2014 - Current
- Responsible for preparing daily lesson plans, prepare creative activities for the children to complete each day, student assessment, working effectively with students, parents, and teachers.
- Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood learning and development.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum delivery and classroom engagement techniques.
Lead Teacher
Traveling Tots
09.2008 - 04.2014
- Responsible for preparing daily lesson plans, prepare creative activities for the children to complete each day, student assessment, working effectively with students, parents, and teachers.
- Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Education
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN03-2026
M.Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, OR11-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05-2008
Skills
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Community engagement
- Staff development
- Strategic leadership
- Data-driven instruction
- Relationship building and networking
Accomplishments
- Instituted peer review program for teaching professionals, which promoted collaborative teamwork, respect and appreciation among staff members.
- Implemented cultural days where students and staff shared insights into their personal ethnic backgrounds, leading to enhanced understanding and a more inclusive atmosphere.
Certification
- Praxis Series: Elementary Education Content Knowledge, Passed, August 2007
- Standard Certificate: Early Childhood and Elementary Education, November 2009
Timeline
Teacher
Irvington Board of Education
04.2014 - Current
Lead Teacher
Traveling Tots
09.2008 - 04.2014
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
M.Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
New Jersey City University