Lauren Thurman
Winfield,IL
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Westminster Christian School
Elgin, Illinois
07.2012 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Collaborated with team to implement classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Paraprofessional
CCSD 93
Carol Stream , Illinois
07.2004 - 07.2012
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Instructed small groups of students with activities that increased basic skills.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Sports Information Director
Trinity International University
Deerfield, Illinois
07.1994 - 05.1996
- Oversaw team of 50 players and 7 coaches communications and media relations with focus on achieving growth.
- Managed calendars and scheduled events and meetings.
- Built and strengthened team partnerships to improve productivity, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness.
Elementary Resource Teacher
Middleton-cross Plains Area School District
Middleton , Wisconsin
07.1993 - 07.1994
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Education
Master of Science - Language Arts And Multicultural Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI06.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL05.1991
Skills
- Family Involvement
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Parent and Student Communication
- Collaborative Environments
- Character Building
- Community Partnerships
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Advanced Opportunity Fellowship"
- Spearheaded community building project, focused on leadership collaborating with a neurodiverse population in U46, for 7 years.
- Planned, implemented and facilitated multi-age afterschool programs focusing on STEAM and writing workshops.
- Mentored college practicum students past 7 years.
Certification
- Type 03 State of Illinois License - 2150045
Work Availability
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Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Westminster Christian School
07.2012 - Current
Paraprofessional
CCSD 93
07.2004 - 07.2012
Sports Information Director
Trinity International University
07.1994 - 05.1996
Elementary Resource Teacher
Middleton-cross Plains Area School District
07.1993 - 07.1994
Master of Science - Language Arts And Multicultural Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Trinity International University
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