Lauren Pernack M.Ed.
Tulsa,OK
Summary
I hold a robust background in education and instructional excellence. Adept at developing comprehensive lesson plans and fostering an inclusive, engaging classroom atmosphere. Known for strong collaboration skills and consistently delivering impactful results in diverse academic settings. Well-versed in curriculum design and student mentorship.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Reading
Tulsa Community College
08.2024 - Current
- Teach Developmental Reading courses, providing instruction to undergraduate students.
- Managed class content and grades on Blackboard online server.
- Build relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Grade quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boost class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Enhance student comprehension by employing various interactive teaching methods
- Encourage class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, and asking open-ended questions.
LEARNING SUPPORT COORDINATOR
MINGO VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinate learning interventions through frequent principal collaboration and consultation
- Create and implement Learning Support Profiles (IEPs)
- Submit accommodation requests to high-stakes testing companies
- Collaborate daily with teachers on how to meet students' academic needs
- Progress monitoring student growth
- Oversee schoolwide i-Ready testing
- Run academic and behavioral concern meetings with teachers and parents
- Collaborate with local school district to support Child Find Law
READING SPECIALIST
Chapel Hill Christian School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided small group and individual reading intervention for K-6 students using the Wilson Reading program
- Provided RTI training for K-6 teachers
- Wrote and oversaw school-wide Reading Improvement Plans
- Oversaw schoolwide Renaissance STAR testing
- Collaborated with teachers on how to meet students’ reading needs
- Wrote progress monitoring reports every nine- weeks to track student growth
FIRST GRADE AT RISK TEACHER
TURKEYFOOT ELEMENTARY
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Taught a tier two, first grade at-risk class in a public school setting
- Was on the RTI committee
- Responsible for writing Reading Improvement Plans and tracking student growth through the RTI process
- Collaborated with the Title 1 teachers to provide intensive daily reading intervention to students in the class
- Selected by the superintendent to be the district’s Rookie of the Year in 2015
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
BELIEVE TO ACHIEVE ACADEMY
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught first grade in an urban charter school setting
- Responsible for lesson planning and adapting lessons to meet students’ needs
- Attended RTI meetings and tracked students’ progress in math and reading to drive intervention
- Oversaw students' RIMPs (Reading Improvement Plans)
- Selected by the principal to be on the leadership committee and was the lead first grade teacher
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
FRENCH CREEK ELEMENTARY
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Created and implemented students’ IEPs as well as directed IEP meetings
- Included modifications in daily lesson plans to meet students’ needs
- Adapted inclusion class lessons in the afternoon to support the students in special education
- Managed and instructed students’ aides
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Stillwater, OK05-2026
Reading Endorsement K-Adult
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY
Tiffin, OH07.2014
Master of Arts - Multi-Categorical Special Education
WEST VIRGNIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Buckhannon, WV05.2010
Bachelor of Arts Degree Elementary Education -
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Buckhannon, WV05.2010
High School Diploma -
DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (ACSI SCHOOL)
Newtown Square05.2005
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Training and Development
- Tech Proficiency
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Innovative Solutions
- Diversity awareness
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi- International Education Honors Society
- Omicron Delta Kappa- National Leadership Honors Society
- Coventry Local School District- Rookie of the Year 2015
- Outstanding Service award presented by Mayor of Buckhannon,WV 2010
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Reading
Tulsa Community College
08.2024 - Current
LEARNING SUPPORT COORDINATOR
MINGO VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
08.2021 - Current
READING SPECIALIST
Chapel Hill Christian School
08.2016 - 06.2018
FIRST GRADE AT RISK TEACHER
TURKEYFOOT ELEMENTARY
08.2014 - 06.2016
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
BELIEVE TO ACHIEVE ACADEMY
08.2012 - 06.2013
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
FRENCH CREEK ELEMENTARY
08.2010 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Reading Endorsement K-Adult
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - Multi-Categorical Special Education
WEST VIRGNIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts Degree Elementary Education -
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (ACSI SCHOOL)
Recommendations
CAN BE PROVIDED BASED ON REQUEST
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