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Lauren Yasia Pawlik

Lakewood Ranch,USA

Summary

Education professional with a passion for fostering academic growth and personal development in students. Known for crafting engaging and effective lesson plans that align with state educational standards. Recognized for strong collaboration with fellow educators and adaptability to evolving classroom needs. Skills include curriculum implementation, classroom management, and student assessment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade

Gullett Elementary School
11.2021 - Current
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods to accommodate all learning styles, increasing student engagement and understanding.
  • Provided targeted instruction for struggling students through small group interventions.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance using various tools and strategies to inform instructional decisions.
  • Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the unique needs of each student while maintaining high expectations for achievement.
  • Continuously reflected on teaching practices through professional development opportunities, incorporating new ideas into lessons to improve effectiveness.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and motivation among students.
  • Collaborated with other grade-level teachers to develop cross-curricular lesson plans and share best practices.
  • Implemented individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring academic growth and success.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Taught core subjects of English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans.
  • Pursued professional development to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.

Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade

Manatee Charter School
10.2018 - 11.2021
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

PARENT-COMMUNITY NETWORKING CENTERS LIAISON (PCNC)

PU’U KUKUI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed school communication about events, opportunities, etc. - regularly met with principal on family engagement needs and implemented tactics to involve families and volunteers for our growing school of 800 students. Examples are the creation and distribution of the monthly school print newsletter, Weekly eBlast, social media management, website content and school light-up marquee sign.
  • Primary school liaison to the PTSA - helped to facilitate smooth communication, information distribution & dissemination amongst PTSA board, teachers, students, families and principal. Used creative tools such as having drama club present skits on AM broadcast to get the word out.
  • Created first-ever school (non-PTSA) fundraiser — The Pueo Discount Card. Solicited participation from more than 40 local businesses. Businesses would offer a discount on goods or services in exchange for a listing on the card. Cards were sold for $10 by students and we raised over $30k!
  • Conducted all school tours for prospective families. Involved students from our “Aloha Ambassador” club, giving them a leadership opportunity to lead the tours.
  • Single-handedly created the yearbook, including all layout, design, teacher coordination, photo coordination, collection & batching of funds, and distribution.
  • Volunteer management - with my friendly and helpful nature, recruited and managed volunteers for many school activities. Created an application and screening process that did not exist previously.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

RIVERS TO THE SEA PRIVATE SURF LESSONS
12.2012 - 08.2017
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of reservations systems, invoicing, bookkeeping, payroll, insurance, permitting & marketing.
  • Secured and maintained several contracts with major high-end hotels concierge desks, leading to a 900% increase in business revenue.
  • Implemented two major reservations systems overhauls (first from Bookeo to ALDesk, then to FareHarbor) as the company grew, to ensure that the best systems were in place for the company.

INSURANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST (OUTREACH)

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
08.2010 - 11.2011
  • Developed informational materials related to FEMA’s programs, policies and initiatives, including those related to mandatory flood insurance purchase by federal financial regulatory agencies.
  • Coordinated and served as FEMA point person and representative at public meetings, presenting information and clarifying facts on issues that were often technical, sensitive or contentious, such as the mandatory purchase of flood insurance for those in Special Flood Hazard areas with federally-insured mortgages.
  • Served as subject matter expert during conferences or other events and speaking engagements with various stakeholder groups, both in the private and public sector including insurance agents, bankers, media, state, local and tribal partners and the general public.
  • Maintained reports and data to communicate all community outreach activities to senior management and members of Congress.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST (OUTREACH), MAP MODERNIZATION PROGRAM, MITIGATION DIVISION

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
04.2007 - 07.2010
  • Provided ongoing support to community officials throughout New England in the development of their strategic communication and outreach plans as they adopt and enforce updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps and encourage citizens to mitigate risk through the use of federally-subsidized flood insurance.
  • Developed and implemented strategic communications plans, targeted marketing campaigns and crafted necessary communications tools, including brochures, fact sheets, template correspondence, press releases, media advisories, letters to the editor, talking points, etc. Region 1’s Insurance and mapping strategic communications plan and many of the tools were used as a model nationwide.
  • Selected to serve as Acting Chief, Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch, FEMA Region I Mitigation Division, during a long-term absence of the Chief. In that role, managed all personnel, projects and processes efficiently and effectively.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (DISASTER ASSISTANCE EMPLOYEE)

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
10.2005 - 03.2007
  • While assigned to Regional Office from 10/06-3/07 - served as the Assistant Editor for two quarterly regional newsletters designed to foster a better internal communications program and stronger relationships with key stakeholders and emergency management partners, including private sector entities, emergency managers throughout New England and FEMA’s Region I Reserve Workforce of Disaster Assistance Employees.
  • In an effort to initiate a strategic and targeted private sector outreach program - made initial contacts and created targeted contact lists to include private sector entities and other Federal Partners, with a specific focus on Department of Homeland Security partner agencies.
  • Served as a “field” public information officer in Baton Rouge, La. in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita where primary responsibility was to cultivate and maintain relationships with media in designated geographic area, and to call on media to disseminate press materials and articulate information that was vital toward the recovery of the Gulf Coast.
  • Served as a researcher and media-writer following the federal disaster declarations for the New Hampshire severe storms and flooding of 2005 and the Mother’s Day Floods of 2006 in Andover, MA.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

SOLOMON MCCOWN & COMPANY PUBLIC RELATIONS
09.2004 - 10.2005
  • Managed a diverse range of clients ranging from healthcare to crisis management, as well as real estate, non-profit and mission-based organizations.
  • Developed language for and managed crisis communications plans for a powerful real estate corporation with commercial properties in several major U.S. cities.
  • Provided key input in several media outreach strategies for clients and skillfully drafted press materials such as fact sheets, press releases, media advisories and talking points.
  • Demonstrated tenacity and persistence in efforts to gain media coverage of a cardiovascular disease (CVD) screening and awareness campaign for a major healthcare client. Through coordination with my team, was able to obtain more than 18 million media impressions and garnered more than 5,600 attendees at screening events.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST/LEAD PETTY OFFICER

U.S. COAST GUARD
07.2003 - 08.2004
  • Efficiently managed all of the department’s media inquiries. Maintained 24-hour availability as first line decision-maker approval of press releases and media responses originated by junior public affairs specialists.
  • Expertly handled the senior responsibility of supervising the department’s active duty members and drilling reservists during the transition of both the District Lead Public Affairs Officer and the Department Chief.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

U.S. COAST GUARD, DISTRICT 14
09.1999 - 07.2003
  • Proven talent as an author; proficiently drafted speeches, talking points, press releases, media advisories and other public relations tools.
  • Developed a solid rapport with public affairs contacts at several government agencies and all military services.
  • Media spokesperson for multi-mission agency; conducted numerous on-camera, radio, and print interviews on number of significant local, national and international news stories with a wide range of topics.
  • Handpicked to serve as a media escort and military correspondent domestically and abroad for several high-profile news stories including the post-9/11 detainee situation in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and the Tanker Vessel Insiko, which went afloat for three weeks with a dog on board after a fire disabled the vessel.
  • Initiated and conducted internal public affairs training programs for more than 200 Coast Guardsmen.
  • Volunteered as Vice Chair for the 14th Coast Guard District’s Human Relations Council; planned and organized ethnic observances and actively sought solutions to internal human relations issues.

ADMIRAL’S DRIVER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

U.S. COAST GUARD, DISTRICT 14
09.1999 - 08.2000
  • Specially selected to serve as driver for the Commander, 14th Coast Guard District.
  • Assisted with logistical planning and scheduling of the Admiral’s events and provided administrative support to district commander as well as public affairs office.

Education

Elementary Education (Grades K-6)

Florida Teachers of Tomorrow
State-Approved Educator Preparation Program
03-2021

M.S. - Communications Management

SIMMONS COLLEGE
Boston, MA
05.2010

B.A. - Communications, Public Relations emphasis

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY
Honolulu, HI
05.2003

Skills

  • Strong classroom management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Excellent verbal and written communication to all stakeholders
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Relationship building
  • Student engagement with rigorous curriculum
  • Lesson planning in multiple subject areas
  • Group and individual differentiated instruction
  • Effective use of classroom technology
  • Data-driven instruction in a safe and positive learning environment

Timeline

Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade

Gullett Elementary School
11.2021 - Current

Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade

Manatee Charter School
10.2018 - 11.2021

PARENT-COMMUNITY NETWORKING CENTERS LIAISON (PCNC)

PU’U KUKUI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2018

OPERATIONS MANAGER

RIVERS TO THE SEA PRIVATE SURF LESSONS
12.2012 - 08.2017

INSURANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST (OUTREACH)

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
08.2010 - 11.2011

PROGRAM SPECIALIST (OUTREACH), MAP MODERNIZATION PROGRAM, MITIGATION DIVISION

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
04.2007 - 07.2010

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (DISASTER ASSISTANCE EMPLOYEE)

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
10.2005 - 03.2007

ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

SOLOMON MCCOWN & COMPANY PUBLIC RELATIONS
09.2004 - 10.2005

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST/LEAD PETTY OFFICER

U.S. COAST GUARD
07.2003 - 08.2004

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

U.S. COAST GUARD, DISTRICT 14
09.1999 - 07.2003

ADMIRAL’S DRIVER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

U.S. COAST GUARD, DISTRICT 14
09.1999 - 08.2000

B.A. - Communications, Public Relations emphasis

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY

Elementary Education (Grades K-6)

Florida Teachers of Tomorrow

M.S. - Communications Management

SIMMONS COLLEGE

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