Lauren Smith
Cedar Bluff,United States
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Excellent communications skills verbally and in written form; acknowledges and addresses issues in an honest, up-front, non-judgmental way.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Russell County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- 3rd Grade reading and science teacher, 4th Grade math and science teacher, 5th Grade history, math and science teacher
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Sales Associate
Two Stories
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Education
Continuing Education -
UVA Wise
Wise, VA06.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Oakwood, VA05.2019
Pre-Med Associates Degree -
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA05.2016
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon06.2014
Skills
- Multi-tasking
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Google Sheets, Docs, Slides
- Teamwork
- Answering phones
- Performance Assessments
- Documentation And Reporting
- Small Group Instruction
- Program Development
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Feedback implementation
Certification
- Active Shooter, 07/2023, Present
- CPR, 10/2023, Present
Timeline
Teacher
Russell County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Two Stories
08.2013 - 02.2014
Continuing Education -
UVA Wise
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Pre-Med Associates Degree -
Southwest Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
- Active Shooter, 07/2023, Present
- CPR, 10/2023, Present
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