Lauren Sexauer Bartsch
Aurora,CO
Summary
Experienced dual language education leader with 16 years in program development and school leadership. Expertise in launching successful Dual Language programs and enhancing systems for multilingual learners. Committed to advancing equity and biliteracy, focusing on holistic child development. Aiming to lead a new Dual Language immersion school through research and community collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learn to Lead Principal Resident
McMeen Elementary
Denver, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in leadership development programs alongside peers to enhance skills.
- Responded to feedback from formative assessments to demonstrate continuous performance improvement.
- Collaborated with Principal to implement a progressive release of responsibility through shadowing opportunities.
Assistant Principal and Dual Language Coordinator
McMeen Elementary
Denver, CO
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented Dual Language program model over five years, monitoring effectiveness and making necessary adjustments.
- Redesigned Instructional Leadership Team processes to increase data-driven discussions from monthly to weekly.
- Analyzed data to lead school improvement initiatives targeting Black students and Multilingual Learners.
- Secured LEAP Spanish certification and coordinated District Peer Observers for focused teacher coaching.
- Increased family engagement in preferred languages by 50-100% annually through community outreach efforts.
- Created comprehensive school calendar prioritizing professional development and data analysis all with the goal of increasing student outcomes.
- Refined organizational structures to enhance planning time focused on effective student strategies.
Senior Team Lead
Escuela Valdez Dual Language
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Monitored student progress and provided guidance for improvement.
- Provided feedback to teachers on their teaching strategies, methods and techniques.
- Collaborated with administrators to ensure alignment between school goals and teacher objectives.
Senior Team Lead
Barrett Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2016
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Education
University of Colorado
Denver, CO01.2023
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA01.2011
Skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Data analysis for system improvements
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking abilities
- Instructional leadership
- Program development
- Professional development
Certification
- LEAP Spanish Observer
- Ritchie Principal Certificate (2020)
- Colorado Principal License
- Colorado Professional Teaching License in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education
- Learn to Lead Principal Resident
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Learn to Lead Principal Resident
McMeen Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal and Dual Language Coordinator
McMeen Elementary
08.2020 - Current
Senior Team Lead
Escuela Valdez Dual Language
01.2016 - 01.2020
Senior Team Lead
Barrett Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Education
University of Colorado
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education
George Mason University
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