Lauren Mills
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Life Prep Academy, excelling in student engagement and classroom management. Recognized for fostering positive learning environments and implementing effective behavior modification strategies. Adept at multi-subject instruction and building strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing overall educational outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Life Prep Academy
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Floater Teacher
Angel Wings Academy
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering mutual respect among students.
- Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Established open lines of communication with parents, updating them on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and further enhance teaching skills.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted teamwork, leadership skills, and a sense of community among students.
- Monitored up to Number students simultaneously with confidence and leadership.
- Managed disciplinary actions for unacceptable behavior, working with individuals and supporting educational elements of remediation process.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into lessons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seaman High School
Topeka, KSBachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2023
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Safety awareness
- Activity planning
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Complex Problem-solving
- Lesson implementation
- Records management
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Life Prep Academy
Floater Teacher
Angel Wings Academy
High School Diploma -
Seaman High School
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Wichita State University