Lauren Miller
Texas City,TX
Summary
I hold an MS in Forensic Psychology with a specialization in Police Psychology from Walden University. I also hold a BA in Literature with a teaching certification in 4-8 English, Language Arts, and Reading from UHCL. I am seeking to use my knowledge in the field of education, my understanding of state requirements, and my experience in working with diverse student populations to help others achieve their goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Intern
League City Police Department
League City, TX
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Observed the Forensic Team for 60 hours for my Field Experience.
7th Grade English Teacher
Blocker Middle School
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Created and implemented engaging lesson plans, ensuring students’ growth and data were tracked using Eduphoria and Skyward.
- Also, I collaborated with team members and specialized instructors to develop and maintain classroom intervention programs for struggling students.
Substitute Teacher
Texas City ISD
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Substitute Teacher for Texas City ISD, as a long-term second-grade substitute at Guajardo Elementary until the end of the school year.
- Responsibilities included implementing the teacher's lesson plans in all subjects.
Advocate Supervisor
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Galveston County
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Responsibilities included overseeing legal cases in Galveston County regarding children in foster care as their guardian ad litem, advocating for the best interest of children based on observations, writing and editing reports to the court, obtaining and interpreting medical and educational records, communicating with attorneys, CPS workers, and other contracted facilities, mentoring volunteers and new employees, and personally overseeing up to 45 cases at one time.
7th Grade English Teacher
La Marque Middle School
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Responsibilities included creating and implementing engaging lesson plans, maintaining students' growth and data utilizing programs such as Eduphoria and Skyward, attending ARDS and 504 meetings, holding parent-teacher conferences, being the first point of contact as Team Lead, conducting TELPAS for ESL students, ensuring students understand school and district policies, and encouraging students to succeed by setting SMART goals and advising them on their future class schedules to help them take accountability for their current and future successes.
- Collaborated with team members and specialized instructors to develop and maintain classroom intervention programs for struggling students.
Front Office Manager
Fred Astaire Dance Studio/South Florida Dance Industries
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Responsibilities included promoting sales and special events, answering phones, maintaining customer service responsibilities, handling payments, booking appointments, and performing other daily routine office manager procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2024
Bachelor of Art - Literature
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX01.2013
Associate of Art - General Studies
Galveston College
Galveston, TX01.2010
Honor Graduate (top 10%) -
Ball High School
Galveston, TX05-2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Skyward
- Aesop
- Eduphoria
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Tutoring
- Counseling
- College essays
- Clerical support
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Documentation and reporting
- Research proficiency
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- La Marque Middle School - Campus Improvement Plan committee member
- La Marque Middle School - Student Council Co-Sponsor
- La Marque Middle School - UIL Co-Sponsor
- La Marque Middle School - Team Lead
- UHCL- Committee member of LGBTQ student organization
Affiliations
- Tutoring students up to the level of undergraduate studies.
Certification
- Teaching 4-8 ELAR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Intern
League City Police Department
05.2024 - 07.2024
7th Grade English Teacher
Blocker Middle School
08.2022 - 02.2023
Substitute Teacher
Texas City ISD
03.2022 - 05.2022
Advocate Supervisor
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Galveston County
03.2019 - 03.2022
7th Grade English Teacher
La Marque Middle School
08.2016 - 07.2018
Front Office Manager
Fred Astaire Dance Studio/South Florida Dance Industries
02.2016 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Walden University
Bachelor of Art - Literature
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Associate of Art - General Studies
Galveston College
Honor Graduate (top 10%) -
Ball High School
- Teaching 4-8 ELAR
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