Lauren M. Gresock
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cincinnati Public Schools, excelling in lesson planning and child assessment. Expert in fostering literacy development through innovative instructional strategies and engaging family involvement. Committed to creating enriching learning environments that exceed quality standards and promote developmental growth in young learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PreK Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati, USA
01.2019 - Current
- Lead the start up of a new expansion site preschool classroom
- Prepare 3-5 year old children for kindergarten using The Creative Curriculum along with developmentally appropriate practices
- Host family engagement events to create more interest in preschool education
- Exceed quality program standards for licensing health and safety regulations to comply with Ohio’s Step Up to Quality five-star quality rating
- Perform quarterly and biannually assessments on each child including the Ages and Stages Questionnaire and the Ohio Early Learning Assessment
Contracted Tutor
Becca’s Book Box
02.2019 - Current
- Use innovative teaching strategies while working one-on-one with children of all ages to teach literacy and mathematics
- Incorporate child’s interests and hands on experiences to foster developmental growth
Preschool Lead Teacher
East Walnut Hills- Cincinnati Early Learning Centers
Cincinnati, USA
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Plan monthly, weekly and daily lessons using a constructivist approach for children ranging from 2½ to 5 years old using Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards
- Create an engaging, aesthetically pleasing, and safe environment for 20 children and their families
- Successfully manage a team of 3 employees through day-to-day interaction, weekly team meetings, and professional goal setting
- Perform quarterly and biannually assessments on each child including the Galileo Assessment, Devereux Early Childhood Assessment and the Ohio Early Learning Assessment
- Meet quality program standards that exceed licensing health and safety regulations to comply with Ohio’s Step Up to Quality five-star quality rating
- Find innovative ways to resource my classroom through grant applications and fundraising
Practicum Experience- First Grade
Fairview-Clifton German Language School- Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati, USA
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Collaborate and communicate with other educators, administrators, students and parents and the community to support student learning
- Manage a class of 25 students through clear expectations and positive reinforcement
- Plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student
- Understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate, and ensure learning
- Use curriculum supported by the school to plan and deliver appropriate education to meet Common Core State Standards
Education
Masters - Teaching And Learning
University of Cincinnati, College of Education
Cincinnati, Ohio01-2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child assessment
- Literacy instruction
- Family engagement
- Instructional strategies
- Developmental appropriateness
- Literacy development
Leadership Affiliations
College Mentors for Kids, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 01/13 - 04/14, General Manager, Coordinated weekly activities for 10 mentors and 10 elementary school aged children, Educated Greater Cincinnati children on the benefits and ways to make a higher education attainable, Lead students in creating and reaching long-term goals while increasing retention rate
Additional Teaching Experience
- Field Experience in Kindergarten Practicum, Mariemont Elementary, Cincinnati, Ohio, 01/16 - 04/16
- Field Experience in Preschool Practicum, East Walnut Hills Cincinnati Early Learning Centers, Cincinnati, Ohio, 08/15 - 12/16
- Student Helper, The Arlitt Center for Education, Cincinnati, Ohio, 01/15 - 06/15
Timeline
Contracted Tutor
Becca’s Book Box
02.2019 - Current
PreK Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
East Walnut Hills- Cincinnati Early Learning Centers
05.2017 - 01.2019
Practicum Experience- First Grade
Fairview-Clifton German Language School- Cincinnati Public Schools
08.2016 - 04.2017
Masters - Teaching And Learning
University of Cincinnati, College of Education