Lauren Schafer
Banning,CA
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme curriculum, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
San Jacinto Valley Academy
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Established positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting mutual respect among students.
- Developed and executed comprehensive curriculum plans with team members, resulting in improved student understanding and retention.
- Redesigned lesson planning templates to include critical components of IBO PYP curriculum.
- Increased collaborative learning through implementation of group projects and peer evaluations.
- Integrate technology and conducted STEAM activities in the classroom to enhance learning.
- Coordinated end of school day and after-school tutoring programs, providing additional support for struggling learners in need of targeted assistance.
- Strengthen parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication about student progress and upcoming events within the school community.
- Initiated school-wide efforts towards inclusivity by organizing cultural awareness activities and fostering appreciation for diversity within classroom.
Additional Teaching Experiences:
Wallenpaupack Area School District, Lake Ariel School District, East Stroudsburg Area School District, Lehigh Valley Academy
- Substituted in various grade levels, including kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to ensure students received instruction in the absence of the regular teacher. Also developed new approaches to curriculum under the guidance of a mentor teacher which is still used by classroom teacher to this day.
- Encouraged student participation and engagement in activities and lessons
- Developed positive relationships with students, staff, and parents to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Education
Teacher's Certification -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PABachelor of Arts - Music Education/Religion
Moravian College
Bethlehem, PAMoravian Seminary Master's of Divinity with emphasis in Christian Education. -
Moravian Seminary
Ongoing professional development workshops and courses
Skills
- Office365
- Mac and PC
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Drive
- SMARTBoard/Promethean Board
- Dropbox
- Zoom
- Skype
Websites
Certification
Introduction to International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Certification
Timeline
Teacher
San Jacinto Valley Academy
08.2018 - 06.2019
Additional Teaching Experiences:
Wallenpaupack Area School District, Lake Ariel School District, East Stroudsburg Area School District, Lehigh Valley Academy
Teacher's Certification -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education/Religion
Moravian College
Moravian Seminary Master's of Divinity with emphasis in Christian Education. -
Moravian Seminary
Ongoing professional development workshops and courses