Lauren Ross
Warriors Mark
Summary
A well-rounded educator with a drive and track record for fostering student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes in a variety of early childhood education settings. Demonstrated excellence in classroom management and creative problem-solving, leading to improvements in classroom participation and engagement. Highly skilled in communication and collaboration with colleages and parents to ensure individualized care and promote positive student development. Committed to being an advocate for students and implementing innovative educational strategies to further enhance student success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Bellefonte Area School District
Bellefonte
08.2024 - Current
- Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Encouraged student participation.
- Assisted with classroom management issues.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Integrated real-world examples to make learning relevant and engaging.
- Answered student questions about course concepts.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Daycare Worker
WMMC Daycare
Warriors Mark
05.2022 - Current
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Supported children's emotional and social development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or concerns.
- Collaborated with other childcare staff members on planning events and special projects.
- Provided a nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Attended professional development workshops related to early childhood education topics.
Lifeguard
Tyrone Borough
Tyrone
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Monitored class participants for appropriate techniques to prevent injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Tyrone Area High School
Tyrone, PA06-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Collaboration with parents
- Positive reinforcement
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson plan implementation
- Classroom organization
- Student records management
- Individualized care
- Adaptable
- Creative problem solving
Accomplishments
- Member of KDP (Kappa Delta Phi) international honor society for educators. Membership is limited to the top 20 percent of those entering the education field in college and also requires a minimum collegiate 3.0 GPA.
- Participation in several Act 80 Professional Learning Days during student teaching.
- Participated in several volunteer hours giving back to youth and the community.
Certification
- Passed the PECT (Pennsylvania Educator Certification Test) PreK-4.
- HeartSaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certified through the American Heart Association.
- Act 126 Certificate of Completion in child abuse mandated reporter trainings
- Obtained all background checks and clearances required to work with children in the state of PA.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Bellefonte Area School District
08.2024 - Current
Daycare Worker
WMMC Daycare
05.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Tyrone Borough
05.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Tyrone Area High School
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