LAUREN PEARSON
Brandon,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong time-management, organizational, and communication skills with 30 years of experience in education. Ability to collaborate effectively with others and maintain confidentiality with a positive attitude.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Itinerant Preschool Special Education Teacher
Rankin County School District
2003.08 - 2023.05
- Created and managed using educational software approximately 28 IEPs per school year to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, related-service providers, and parents to improve learning quality and develop individualized student programs
- Administered comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for special education
- Managed time by creating efficient daily schedules including travel to provide services to students throughout Rankin County
- Maintained confidentiality of student information contained in IEP
Instructional Specialist
Mississippi Department Of Education
1999.01 - 2003.05
- Monitored implementation of state standards, as well as best practices for improving student achievement in literacy, early childhood, and elementary education in low-performing school districts across Mississippi
- Collaborated with administrators and faculty in low-performing school districts to determine areas of need and support implementation of curriculum improvements
- Developed and presented trainings for educators on best practices for improving student achievement
- Assisted in coordinating educational conferences across Mississippi
Elementary Education Teacher
Rankin County School District
1993.08 - 1998.12
- Served as Kindergarten Lead Teacher for 4 years
- Designed daily lesson plans based on state standards and customized to student needs
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Incorporated technology into teaching practices to enhance student outcomes and success
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.1993
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.1992
Skills
- Communication Liaison for School Administrators, Teachers, Related-Service Providers, and Parents
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Collection and Analysis of Data
- Time Management
- Confidentiality
- Educational Software including PowerSchool and SpedTrack
- Scheduling
- Microsoft Word
Certification
Special Education (Mild/Moderate Disability) Endorsement
Timeline
Itinerant Preschool Special Education Teacher
Rankin County School District
2003.08 - 2023.05
Instructional Specialist
Mississippi Department Of Education
1999.01 - 2003.05
Elementary Education Teacher
Rankin County School District
1993.08 - 1998.12
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Mississippi College
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
Special Education (Mild/Moderate Disability) Endorsement
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