Lauren Thrower
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a focus on differentiated instruction and strong classroom management skills. Proven ability to develop personalized lesson plans that promote student success and growth both academically as well as social and emotionally. Ready to leverage these strengths to foster an engaging inclusive learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Falcon School District 49
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and individual student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to enhance student support and communication.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
- Mentored prospective pathways high school student
- Enhanced and leveraged classroom management by establishing clear expectations and routines. To create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Inclusive classroom with multiple students on IEPs with varying severity in neurodivergent needs.
- Collaborated with multiple teams; Speech, Occupational Therapy, and Special Education as well as Paraeducators
- Leveraged data to drive instruction, in order to meet the needs of all students.
Reading Interventionist
Falcon School District 49
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed personalized reading intervention plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to enhance student literacy skills and engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate reading interventions into classroom instruction.
CNA
MGA Home Healthcare
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2024 - Current
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' rights and preferences, promoting dignity and respect in healthcare settings.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Alternative Teacher Licence Program - Alternative Teacher Licence
Mountain BOCES
Buena Vista, CO02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration And Management
Colorado State University Global Campus
Greenwood Village, CO05.2017
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning/Structured Routines
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Group and individual instruction
- Special needs support
Accomplishments
- Trained in CKH ( Capturing Kids Hearts) Selected as Process Champion
- Selected for 1-1, grade level and school wide coaching and consulting with Nancy Motley. Author of Talk Read Talk Write, and Small Moved Big Gains
- Leader in Me School Lighthouse School; leadership program by Steven Covey Author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
- Trained in CKLA, I-Ready, SRSD, DIBLES 8, Star 360
- Obtaining RBT through Colorado Autism Partnership Foundation.
Timeline
CNA
MGA Home Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Falcon School District 49
12.2021 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Falcon School District 49
07.2021 - 12.2021
Alternative Teacher Licence Program - Alternative Teacher Licence
Mountain BOCES
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration And Management
Colorado State University Global Campus