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Lauren Cummins
Kenner,LA
Summary
Patient and dedicated career teacher and Instructional Coach with experience working with teachers and students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Over 14 years of classroom experience at elementary and middle school levels. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
English as a Second Language (ESL) Coach
John James Audubon Elementary
Kenner, LA
08.2020 - Current
- Coached over 20 classroom teachers in grades kindergarten through eighth on how to effectively teach ESL students.
- Worked side-by-side with classroom teachers to develop and implement best teaching strategies
- Gathered and analyzed student data to track progress throughout school year
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Facilitated cluster meetings for teachers to inform them of ESL student data as well as strategies to help students grow on ELPT (English Language Proficiency Test).
- Mentored new career teachers by providing them assistance and guidance; Provided timely feedback and tracked progress
- Served alongside my school administrators and other teacher leaders on Instructional Leadership Team (ITL)
Reading Interventionist
John James Audubon Elementary
Kenner, LA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught reading intervention strategies to over 150 students in grades first through eighth.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
- Designed school yearbook.
- Served alongside my school administrators and other teacher leaders on Instructional Leadership Team (ITL)
Teacher
John James Audubon Elementary
Kenner, LA
08.2012 - 05.2019
- Taught all aspects of first, second, and third grade students, including students in Special Education and ESL program; served as Ignite Teacher Leader
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities (Conscious Discipline)
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work; Used data from student work to drive instruction
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various applications during whole group and small group time (iReady, Lexia, Learning/Reading A-Z, Discovery Education, Etc...).
- Designed school yearbook.
- Directed summer school tutoring program serving elementary school students.
Teacher
Clancy Elementary School
Kenner, LA
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Taught all aspects of first grade inclusion class of over 25 students
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Integrated technology daily into lessons using Promethean Board; School Technology coordinator
Special Education Teacher
Marie Riviere, Jefferson Parish Public School System
Metairie, LA
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Taught all aspects of pre-kindergarten special education class of 8 students
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Education
English as a Second Language Certification - ESL
LSU Shreveport
Shreveport05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana12.2007
Skills
- Teacher Relations
- Virtual Classrooms
- IEP Comprehension
- Instructional Plan Implementation
- Different Learning Styles
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Strong English Language Skills
- Personalized Instruction
- Classroom Lecturing
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Educational Software
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Over 14 years as teacher and instructional coach
- Group learning mechanics
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- SMART Board aptitude
- Standardized Testing
- Special education
- Inquiry-based learning
- Middle school education
- Child development
- Differentiated instruction
- DIBELS knowledge
- Elementary education
- Lesson Planning
- Student engagement
- Excellent communication abilities
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Instructional planning skills
- Great active listening skills
- Writing assessments
- Reading level analysis
- Group tutoring
- Individualized instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- In-person tutoring
Accomplishments
- Achieved Teacher of the Year 2014 & 2020
Teacher of the Year 2014 & 2020
- Awarded Teacher of the Year by successfully educating students, being a positive role model for them, and going above and beyond the "normal" job as a classroom teacher.
- Chosen by fellow teachers and staff members.
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale
Timeline
English as a Second Language (ESL) Coach
John James Audubon Elementary
08.2020 - Current
Reading Interventionist
John James Audubon Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2020
Teacher
John James Audubon Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2019
Teacher
Clancy Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2012
Special Education Teacher
Marie Riviere, Jefferson Parish Public School System
01.2008 - 05.2008
English as a Second Language Certification - ESL
LSU Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of New Orleans
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