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Lauren Terry

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Compassionate educator with distinguished knowledge in communication and early childhood education. Skilled at working closely with administration, staff, and students to continually improve all aspects of student and community life. Christian since the young age of 4, after attending pre-school one day at Sunshine Christian School. Passionate about spreading the word and love of Jesus to all.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director

Hawaii Department Of Education
10.2020 - Current
  • Oversees and directs program staff in accordance with Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) guidelines.
  • Develops and implements yearly budget plans; negotiated with HIDOE to raise yearly budget by 20% (~$15,000).
  • Fosters welcoming environment by creating activities tailored to needs of individual students; increased overall attendance by 500%.
  • Develops characters of students by: Improving grades; teaching real-life skills; character development; career development; promoting healthy living; and improve community and families through providing safe and nurturing environment for students to come during out of school hours. Plan family community out reach days/ activities.
  • Briefs monthly budget, attendance, and program development to Principal, Vice-Principal and SASA (School Administrative Service Assistant).
  • Prepares and maintains up to date budget, data, inventory lists, submits PO's(Purchase Orders) to maintain stock of supplies and perishable items.
  • Prepares for fiscal state site visits, submits records for data keeping on time. Briefs administration for site visits. Communicates with State UPKINK program specialist to keep open lines of communication throughout school year, and summer program.
  • Schedule and supervise staff meetings to discuss new activities, teacher schedules, monthly calendar, licensure's (CPR) and update participants on program details, and site visits.
  • Developed online registration forms, parent and student survey forms, Welcome Letters providing rules and regulations, online records keeping, online attendance, and implemented safe sign in/sign out regulations.
  • Communicate via email, monthly updates to all parents, students, and UPLINK staff; including calendars, parent signature approval sheets, news, activities, and keeps open lines of communication at all times.
  • Train new staff, teachers, students, and aids for out of school time; review school emergency procedures, training of UPLINK safety procedures.

Substitute Teacher

Hawaii Department Of Education
01.2021 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts. Proctored State exams. Developed and Implemented activities and lesson plans when no work was left for students.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance; grades 7-8, all subjects including Special Education. Requested as long term substitute for 8th grade English class.
  • Fostered competitive environment; resulting in maximum participation for English competition, all students to received 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place were students from my English classes.

Part Time Teacher/Tutor

Hawaii Department Of Education
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into virtual classroom setting. Developed weekly themes, taught yoga, dance, etiquette, cooking class, art class, and theatre/drama, classes all via online setting.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using creative virtual classroom games and activities. Leading character development lessons.
  • Guided online student socialization, and participation during COVID isolation. Increased student participation from less than 5 to 20 plus, and guided school merges/activities.

Miss El Paso

Miss America Organization
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information in relation to Miss America Scholarship Organization, Children's Miracle Network (CMN), and El Paso Volunteer Opportunities.
  • Volunteered and raised funds for CMN (over $5,000), and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger. Participated in Read Across America; reading, motivating and developing character skills with elementary students. Hosted "Concert for Hurricane Relief- Helping Houston" (Hurricane Harvey category 4) and "Go Gold for Mia" (awareness of childhood cancer).
  • Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization. Attended multiple community out reach events, focusing on El Paso youth.

Education

Master of Education - Early Childhood Education

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational And Corporate Communication

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Educational Program Planning
  • Afterschool Programs
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Youth Outreach
  • Staff Meetings
  • Generate Reports
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Clerical Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Grant Writing
  • Community Outreach Programs

Additional Information

  • Attended Christian pre-school (Sunshine Christian School) where I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at the young age of 4.
  • Attended Immanuel Christian School for Elementary.
  • Member of Cielo Vista Church in El Paso, Texas (age 1997-2014).
  • Member of Word of Life Church in El Paso, Texas (age 2014-2019).
  • Member of Anchor Church in Oahu, Hawaii (2019-present).
  • Member and Co-Coordinator of Mother's of Preschoolers (MOPS), in Oahu, Hawaii (2023).

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Hawaii Department Of Education
01.2021 - Current

Program Director

Hawaii Department Of Education
10.2020 - Current

Part Time Teacher/Tutor

Hawaii Department Of Education
03.2020 - 09.2020

Miss El Paso

Miss America Organization
03.2017 - 03.2018

Master of Education - Early Childhood Education

The University of Texas At El Paso

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational And Corporate Communication

The University of Texas At El Paso

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