Lauren McQuone
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Certified educator with over a decade of experience nurturing, teaching, and mentoring children from preschool to elementary age in both academic and home settings. Known for professionalism, strong family values, and creating enriching, structured environments that support whole-child development. Extensive background coordinating child-focused programs, managing household logistics, and supporting families through hands-on care and education. Experienced in working with families of influence and in highly organized, professional environments. Passionate about fostering lifelong learning through play, structure, and creativity. Experienced professional knowledgeable about managing school schedules, extracurricular activities, and entertainment to achieve optimal playtime and schoolwork balance. Committed to maintaining parent objectives while being compassionate and caring with children. Offers first-rate skills in communication and activity planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Klein Road Elementary
New Braunfels, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with developmental stages
- Managed classroom routines and behavior with calm, effective communication
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including ESL support
Executive Director
Anchored Real Estate
New Braunfels, TX
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Co-manage business operations, appointments, and virtual client meetings via Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams
- Excel in time management, multi-tasking, and professional communication
- Maintain high levels of discretion and organization in both business and family operations
Children's Director
Church on a Journey
New Braunfels, TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw full children's ministry operations, including staff/volunteer scheduling and event planning
- Created weekly lesson plans and interactive faith-based learning environments
- Managed child safety, background checks, budgeting, and classroom logistics
YoungLives Mentor Mom
Young Life
New Braunfels, TX
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Mentored teen moms in parenting, time management, budgeting, and school-work balance
- Supported children and their mothers in developing healthy routines and positive environments
- Maintained confidentiality and built deep trust with young families
Program Director
New Braunfels Kids Club
New Braunfels, TX
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led after-school programming for underserved youth, including children from single-parent or foster homes
- Developed and taught curriculum rooted in structure, character building, and educational support
- Provided daily meals, tutoring, and mentoring in partnership with school faculty
Elementary Teacher
Seguin Christian Academy
Seguin, TX
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed all aspects of classroom education for 2nd grade students
- Designed developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster early learning
- Cultivated social-emotional growth in a nurturing, structured setting
Lead Teacher
Acton Baptist Preschool
Acton, TX
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed all aspects of classroom education for toddlers and preschoolers
- Designed developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster early learning
- Cultivated social-emotional growth in a nurturing, structured setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 Generalist with ESL
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2012
Skills
- Discretion & Professionalism
- Early Childhood Curriculum Planning
- Travel Availability
- Flexible with Long Hours
- High emotional intelligence
- Intuition
- Healthy Meal Prep
- Child Nutrition
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Proficient in Zoom
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Skyward
- CPR/First Aid
- Safe, licensed driver
- Strong swimmer
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior management
- Time management
- Positive reinforcement
- Growth mindset
- Child safety
Certifications And Education
- Bachelor of Education, Tarleton State University, 2012-12-01, Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 Generalist with ESL
- Texas Educator Certification, EC-6 Generalist, EC-12 English as a Second Language (ESL), CPR Certified, Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified
Household And Logistics Management
Executive Director, Anchored Real Estate, New Braunfels, TX, 2021-01-01/2025-01-01, Co-manage business operations, appointments, and virtual client meetings via Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams, Excel in time management, multi-tasking, and professional communication, Maintain high levels of discretion and organization in both business and family operations
Availability And Notes
- Open to ROTA schedule & frequent travel (domestic/international)
- Willing to relocate or fly in/out for rotational shifts
- U.S. citizen with clean driving record and current passport
- Mother of four with personal insight into child development and parenting balance
Personal Information
- Availability: Open to ROTA schedule & frequent travel (domestic/international), Willing to relocate or fly in/out for rotational shifts
- Visa Status: U.S. citizen
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified
- Stop the Bleed Certified
- Reading Academy Certified
Timeline
Children's Director
Church on a Journey
01.2022 - 01.2024
Elementary Teacher
Klein Road Elementary
01.2021 - Current
Executive Director
Anchored Real Estate
01.2021 - 01.2025
Program Director
New Braunfels Kids Club
01.2018 - 01.2020
YoungLives Mentor Mom
Young Life
01.2017 - 01.2021
Elementary Teacher
Seguin Christian Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
Lead Teacher
Acton Baptist Preschool
01.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 Generalist with ESL
Tarleton State University