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LAUREN BROWN
Spokane Valley,WA
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable educator with five years of experience in fostering student growth and engagement in diverse classroom environments. Proven ability to develop innovative lesson plans that cater to various learning styles, enhance critical thinking, and promote a positive learning atmosphere. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Eager to leverage educational expertise and passion for lifelong learning into a new career path that values creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Northwest Christian Schools
Teacher
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- 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.
Independent Tutor
Independent Tutor
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Tutored elementary grade student in all subject areas to help with at home learning
- Used given curriculum both online and in paper to help student in subject areas
- This included reading, writing, and mathematics at a 4th/5th grade level
- Created and followed a weekly routine to continue school centered structure and readiness for learning
Riverview Bible Camp
Counselor
10.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared lessons for students including activities to further engagement
- Lead students in learning through small group leadership
- Practiced student based leadership where students would lead with questions and peers would seek for answers
Valley 4th Memorial
VBS - Youth Group Leader
10.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Created age appropriate activities for students to be engaged and further their learning of the given concept
- Worked specifically during groups with one set of students and created a lasting relationship
- Worked with the whole group of Middle/High school students
- Used given skills to respond to student behavior
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
01.2020 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Taught a variety of students, elementary through high school, including students who were on behavior or individual learning plans
- Studied and followed all structured lesson plans and given curriculum for all subject areas so that I was prepared to teach the students
- Used teacher given and own classroom strategies to keep students engaged in learning for the whole day
McDonald Elementary
Student Teacher / 3rd Grade
09.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Collaborated with mentor teacher when planning lessons, assessing student skills and understanding, and reflected on teaching to create better methods for future lessons
- Used multiple learning supports for students including visual, hearing, and kinesthetic activities that allow growth and engagement in development of curriculum skills
- Assessed student skills and differentiated on needs based on student understanding
- Integrated multiple instructions to further growth in all areas of literacy throughout all subjects so that students were able to see current connections
- Created activities for students in small and large groups to enhance engagement
Hobby Lobby
Customer Service Manager
09.2016 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed a team of customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
Hobby Lobby
Cashier
10.2015 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
Eastern Washington University
BACHELOR OF ARTS from EDUCATION, Primary Education (K-8), Literacy Major (P-12)
12.2019
University Overview
GPA: 3.49
Skills
- Excellent peer collaborator
- Values building relationship
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative learning
Accomplishments
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Volunteer Experience
- Counselor, Riverview Bible Camp, 10/2016, 5/2021, Designed engaging lessons and facilitated small group leadership, empowering students to take charge of their learning through inquiry-based activities.
- VBS - Youth Group Leader, Valley 4th Memorial, 10/2016, 5/2021, Developed engaging, age-appropriate activities for middle and high school students, fostering strong relationships and effectively addressing student behavior in both group and individual settings.
- School Volunteer, South Pines Elementary, 10/2014, 06/2015, Assisted the teacher with classroom tasks, including assessment and grading, while providing one-on-one support to enhance students' reading fluency and skill development.
- Pediatric Volunteer, Sacred Heart Hospital, 07/2013, 01/2014, Fostered strong relationships with patients, volunteers, and staff while consistently following directions to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
Philosophy
- Every person will be respected as who they are.
- Every person deserves to be a part of an engaging and welcoming work environment.
- Every person should be challenged to take a step above what they know in a respectful environment where they can learn through success and failure.
- Communication should be clear with every person so they can know how to best grow.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Reading Education Certification
Availability
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Work Type
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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offInterests
Building Relationships
Baking
Logic Games
Reading
Volunteering
Software
Microsoft Office
Slack
Zoom
Artificial Intelligence
Timeline
Teacher
Northwest Christian Schools
08.2020 - Current
Independent Tutor
Independent Tutor
03.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
01.2020 - 03.2020
Student Teacher / 3rd Grade
McDonald Elementary
09.2019 - 12.2019
Counselor
Riverview Bible Camp
10.2016 - Current
VBS - Youth Group Leader
Valley 4th Memorial
10.2016 - Current
Customer Service Manager
Hobby Lobby
09.2016 - 02.2018
Cashier
Hobby Lobby
10.2015 - 09.2016
Eastern Washington University
BACHELOR OF ARTS from EDUCATION, Primary Education (K-8), Literacy Major (P-12)
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