Lauren Robbins
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Student Support Specialist with a focus on individual needs of the students served. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of individualized and small group lessons relating to social and emotional well-being. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Ability to build strong relationships with families to help bridge the gap between home and school. A passion for mentoring and coaching students and staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Specialist
CISNC
Cabarrus County, NC
01.2021 - Current
- Manage a caseload of 40 students in grades 3rd-8th to determine and breakdown the barriers that are keeping them from reaching their full potential
- Collaborate with school staff and parent/guardians to meet the needs of each individual student through one on one and small group sessions
- Support students'' emotional well-being through individualized sessions and small groups on topics such as emotional regulation, self-esteem, and conflict resolution.
- Facilitate peer mentorship programs encouraging positive relationships among students.
- Create a welcoming environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and community within the school setting.
- Track progress by collecting and entering data into CISDM. This information was used to make changes to Student and School Support Plans as needed.
Classroom Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
Kannapolis, NC
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Provided rigorous instruction to students in a Title 1 School
- Experience teaching in multiple Elementary grades.
- Worked with teachers across the county to develop the Curriculum for Kindergarten science
- Collaborated with EC, MTSS, SISP and admin to provide relevant and Common Core aligned instruction through various methods
- Completed a 2-year Teacher Leader cohort through the county
- Designed and implemented small group instruction as well as whole group instruction in all areas.
Title 1 Tutor
Cabarrus County Schools
Kannapolis, NC
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to provide necessary Tier 2 and Tier 3 academic interventions to help fill in the gaps in student achievement
- Supported students in grades 1 and 4 in ELA and Math
- Taught small groups of students to meet their individual needs
- Used a variety of tools, methods, and curriculum to provide the interventions.
Education
M. Ed- Elementary Ed. -
UNCC
Charlotte01.2016
BA Elem Ed -
UNCC
Charlotte, NC01.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Multi-Tasking
- Creativity and Innovation
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Coaching and Support
- Adaptability
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Motivating students
- Relationship Building
- Emotional Support
Personal Information
Title: Educator
Certification
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Check and Connect Mentor
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
CISNC
01.2021 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
01.2012 - 01.2020
Title 1 Tutor
Cabarrus County Schools
01.2012 - 06.2012
M. Ed- Elementary Ed. -
UNCC
BA Elem Ed -
UNCC