Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Websites
References
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Lauren Thomas

Laguna Niguel,CA

Summary

Experienced educator with a strong track record in enhancing student performance through personalized instruction and innovative teaching strategies. Skilled in building student confidence, fostering a positive learning environment, and tailoring lessons to meet individual needs, I am passionate about creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences in subjects such as mathematics, science, and language arts. As a collaborative leader with expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and educational technology, I am dedicated to supporting students’ academic and personal growth while navigating diverse classroom environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Tutor

Self Employed
Laguna Beach, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Motivated and supported students in achieving educational goals by adapting teaching methods to diverse learning needs.
  • Communicated student progress to parents, teachers, and students through various channels.
  • Identified knowledge gaps and developed targeted lessons to address them, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Conducted psychoeducational assessments and implemented sensory integration techniques for students with special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to create individualized educational plans and ensure alignment with classroom objectives.

Substitute Teacher

Laguna Beach Unified School District
Laguna Beach, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Led or moderated classroom discussions and guided exploratory thought.
  • Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences.
  • Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the day.
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students.

Underwriting & Credit Analyst

CoreVest Finance
Irvine, California
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Performed cash flow assessments, financial underwriting, and credit evaluations.
  • Drafted comprehensive internal schedules detailing lender costs.
  • Collaborated with third-party vendors to guarantee adherence to underwriting protocols.
  • Developed investment committee memos encapsulating deal highlights.

Land Development Associate

Blue Shell Holding Trust
Laguna Beach, California
06.2017 - 06.2020
  • Produced comprehensive financial statements.
  • Oversee project efficiency.
  • Collaborated extensively with investors to align objectives.

Personal Executive Assistant

Zinser Law Group
Irvine, California
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Executed tasks as assigned by head attorney Kelly Zinser.
  • Created expense spreadsheets in Excel to enhance financial tracking and organization.
  • Successfully managed and archived outdated client records.

Real Estate Holding Trust Intern

Alpine Trust #1
Laguna Beach, California
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Designed financial proformas for current and prospective trust assets.
  • Performed in-depth cash flow analysis.
  • Evaluated projected profit alongside financial costs to enhance accuracy of pro forma analyses.
  • Managed spreadsheets for diverse projects.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance

University of Colorado, Boulder- Leeds School of Business
Boulder, CO
05.2016

Skills

  • Social-emotional learning
  • Alternative learning methods
  • Collaborative learning
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Time-efficient
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Technology integration
  • Excellent classroom management

Accomplishments

  • WGU Excellence Award- Preclinical Experiences in Elementary Education
  • WGU Excellence Award- Application of Elementary Science Methods

Certification

  • 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Tutor

Self Employed
06.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Laguna Beach Unified School District
08.2021 - Current

Underwriting & Credit Analyst

CoreVest Finance
10.2020 - 05.2021

Personal Executive Assistant

Zinser Law Group
09.2018 - 02.2019

Land Development Associate

Blue Shell Holding Trust
06.2017 - 06.2020

Real Estate Holding Trust Intern

Alpine Trust #1
06.2014 - 08.2015

Master of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance

University of Colorado, Boulder- Leeds School of Business

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