Lauren Nguyen
Cypress,CA
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in in-person and online classrooms. Knowledgeable about the curriculum, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Teacher
Cerro Villa Middle School
Orange, CA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation strategies.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Prepared engaging and stimulating lessons to capture students attention and interest.
Math Teacher
Walker Junior High School Auhsd
La Palma, CA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using differentiated instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level as well as individual and class accomodations and modifications.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Student Teaching
Doty Middle School
Downey, CA
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Mastered the role of teaching independently as I progressed throughout my student teaching.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to create meaningful lessons.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement and appropriate discipline when necessary.
- Administered quizzes and tests, and documented grades.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Planned daily lesson plans with innovative material for all students.
Instructional Assistant
Walker Junior High School
La Palma, CA
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Provided support during classes and group lessons.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
Education
Master of Arts -
University of Phoenix
06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
05.2013
Skills
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Excellent classroom management
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Classroom Management
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Grading and Reviewing Student Work
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Classified Employee of the Year-Walker Junior High
Timeline
Math Teacher
Cerro Villa Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Math Teacher
Walker Junior High School Auhsd
08.2021 - 05.2023
Student Teaching
Doty Middle School
02.2021 - 05.2021
Instructional Assistant
Walker Junior High School
08.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Arts -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University