Lauren Pedersen
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with many transferrable skills and a desire to learn more. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience developing engaging and multi-tiered instructional techniques. Confident with leading a team and collaborating with colleagues. Involvement in growing learners and professionals. Passionate about creating and developing content. A life-long learner who is flexible and passionate about taking on new learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Educator and Teacher Leader
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
Charlotte, NC
08.2017 - Current
- Consistently communicate with all involved parties.
- Collaborate with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Analyze and interpret disaggregated data to make data informed decisions.
- Participate in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Grade Level Chair to lead team and collaborate on ideas to benefit larger school community.
- Streamline communication between parents and staff as Teacher Liaison .
- Creates content and communication for internal and external communication.
ESL Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Collaborated with and provided guidance to other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by English Language Learners.
- Used data to make informed decisions.
Instructional Facilitator
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Planned and facilitated summer training workshops employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for literacy.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Developed assessments to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Supported teachers with using student data to target instructional needs of approximately 500 students.
- Conducted data-driven groups to follow-through with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
- Supported summer administrator with all leadership tasks with a staff of 25.
Instructional Coach and Educator
Veritas Community
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Served as a Kindergarten teacher and Curriculum Facilitator.
- Developed content for staff, students, and parents.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop school policies and procedures during start-up of school.
- Created School-Wide Pacing Guide and Curriculum Map
- Created and implemented school-wide intervention framework using student data.
- Presented Professional Development for school staff.
- Interviewed teacher candidates.
- Communicated with parents and staff.
- Created the LEP and LIEP state plans for English Language Learners.
Educator and Facilitator
Orange County Public School District
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Served as teacher and Instructional Facilitator.
- Communicated with all parties through digital and in-person modalities.
- Served as part of MTSS coaching team. Trained and coordinated with classroom teachers on MTSS process and proper function interventions.
- Analyzed and interpreted disaggregated data within classroom and as grade level team to shape and differentiate instruction.
- Facilitated and collaborated with teachers during their PLC, planning time, and everyday instruction.
- Collaborated with team to develop our School Improvement Plan.
- Served as testing coordinator and facilitated standardized testing.
- Part of interview team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Gannon University
Erie, PA05.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Operational Procedures
- Instructional Techniques
- Transferable Skills
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
06.2022 - 08.2022
Instructional Facilitator
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
06.2021 - 08.2021
Classroom Educator and Teacher Leader
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
08.2017 - Current
Instructional Coach and Educator
Veritas Community
11.2015 - 06.2017
Educator and Facilitator
Orange County Public School District
09.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education
Gannon University
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