Lauren Parker
Tuolumne,CA
Summary
Accomplished and dedicated educator specializing in special education, student needs, behavior support, communication, and leadership. Demonstrates exceptional instructional leadership and team collaboration, significantly enhancing student outcomes. Experienced in differentiated instruction, relationship building, and ensuring inclusive, equitable, and effective educational environments for students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Summerville Elementary School
Tuolumne, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Worked closely with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, as well as state and district-wide assessments.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Wrote IEPs and facilitated IEP meetings efficiently.
Assistant Principal
Summerville Elementary School
Tuolumne, CA
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher and campus-wide schedules.
- Supported teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback.
- Facilitated communication between teachers and parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Developed a positive school climate by building effective communication within the school.
- Created and implemented special education programs.
- Collaborated with various departments to support programs, lessons, and student activities.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff, and students.
- Supported extracurricular activities, such as dances, sports, after-school activities, and field trips.
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district policies.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
- Facilitated SST, SART, 504, and IEP meetings.
- Provided oversight of the day-to-day work of classroom teachers and school staff to serve students' needs, and meet district and state standards.
Lead Therapist
Buess Family/Center for Autism & Related Disorders
Sonora, CA
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Assessed client needs and developed appropriate goals to meet their needs.
- Provided oversight to other therapists.
- Created schedules for the therapists and therapy sessions.
- Provided direct therapy services.
- Evaluated and provided feedback to therapists.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient records.
- Assisted with patients' medical needs, as stated by their health plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Attended IEP meetings and participated in the IEP development process.
- Tracked client information, intervention plans, and patient progress.
- Provided oversight of the day-to-day operations and therapy sessions.
- Organized and facilitated field trips and other extracurricular activities.
Preschool Teacher
Childcare
Roseville, CA
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Communicated with parents regularly.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Taught students age-appropriate foundational skills
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Participated in workshops, trainings, and conferences to improve instructional skills.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teacher
Columbia College Child Development Center
Columbia, CA
08.2003 - 08.2006
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Communicated with parents regularly.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Taught students foundational age-appropriate foundational skills
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve instructional skills.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Education
Administrative Services Credential - School Administration
National University
La Jolla, CA12-2024
Master of Arts - Special Education
Brandman University
Irvine, CA06-2020
Education Specialist Credential - Special Education
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Stockton, CA01-2017
Multi Subject Teaching Credential - Education
Fresno State University
Fresno, CA01-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA01-2008
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Columbia College
Columbia, CA01-2006
High School Diploma -
Sonora High School
Sonora, CA06-2003
Skills
- IEP development and implementation
- Academic instruction
- Parent and family involvement
- Mentor teacher
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral Support and Strategies
- Daily operations oversight
- Classroom management
- Instructional leadership
- Educational staff supervision
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Data collection and management
- Differentiated instruction
- Schedule building
- Confidentiality
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Special education
- Student records management
- Evidence-based strategies and assessments
- Communication
- De-escalation strategies
- Relationship building
- Discipline and policy enforcement
- Data analysis
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Certified ALICE Trainer
- ProAct Certified
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Summerville Elementary School
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Summerville Elementary School
10.2023 - 10.2024
Lead Therapist
Buess Family/Center for Autism & Related Disorders
08.2008 - 08.2014
Preschool Teacher
Childcare
08.2006 - 06.2008
Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teacher
Columbia College Child Development Center
08.2003 - 08.2006
Administrative Services Credential - School Administration
National University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Brandman University
Education Specialist Credential - Special Education
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Multi Subject Teaching Credential - Education
Fresno State University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Sacramento State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Columbia College
High School Diploma -
Sonora High School
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