Lauryn Bresnahan
Dallas,TX
Summary
Teacher with 3 years of experience in creating engaging and diverse learning environments. Skilled in communication, leadership, and classroom management, with a strong focus on student engagement and critical thinking development. Passionate about fostering collaboration among educators to enhance educational outcomes and inspire young learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Duncanville ISD
Duncanville, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Communicated daily with instructional staff and parents on students’ progress
- Facilitated daily classroom activities and provided instructions for students in 3rd grade
- Organized materials for student-centered instruction
- Taught fall subjects to 3rd grade including ELAR, Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Created data driven, rigorous lesson plans
- Delivered lessons using different modalities in the classroom
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Duncanville ISD
Duncanville, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Develop and deliver dynamic math and science lessons for 25+ students, using differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs
- Communicated daily with instructional staff and parents on student progress
- Use hands-on activities, experiments, and project-based learning to engage students and reinforce key concepts
- Collaborate with fellow teachers to integrate cross-curricular activities that enhance students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Club Coach
360 Volleyball Club
Arlington, TX
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Coach volleyball girls ages 11-18 in leagues and camps
- Showing good leadership and discipline to the kids/teenagers in playing volleyball
- Coaching club team 14 years of age in December to May
Assistant Coach
Arlington Baptist University
Arlington, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Coach college girls 18-21 ages
- Help head coach with setting up, communicating with her on girls and practice
- Rides along to home and away games throughout season August-November
Sales & Service Expert
24 Hour Fitness
Mansfield, TX
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Offered membership, fitness and retail products and services
- Gives tours and greets guests
- Answers phone calls and call members about information in our gym
Coach
Summer Volleyball Camps
Portales, NM
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Coached kids at the University from ages 3-18
- Coached specific groups volleyball skills
- Gave them a tour of campus, the weight room and demonstrated our workouts with the S&C Coach
Teacher Assistant
STARS
Bastrop, TX
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Had a group of children, watched them throughout the day
- Accompanied and monitored children on field trips
- Helped them with homework when school was in session or if they attended summer school
- Prepared and monitored different activity stations for the children to stay busy throughout the day
Education
Associate of Occupational Therapy Assistant -
Navarro College Midlothian Campus
Midlothian, TX05.2021
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Health & Wellness
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05.2020
Associate of Science -
Ranger College
Ranger, TX05.2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Data analysis
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Assessment and evaluation
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Organizational skills
- Parent communication
Certifications
- Currently working on EC-6 Core Subjects 391 Cert. in Texas Teachers of Tomorrow Alternative Certification Program
- Texas Reading Academy Certificate, 2022
- CPR and First Aid Certification, 2023
- Internship with Occupational Therapists at a hospital, Clovis, NM, Summer 2019
- Trauma Informed Care Certificate, 2021
Honors & Awards
- Phi Theta Kappa Inductee, Fall 2016
- Academic Honors List in Conference for Volleyball, Fall 2019
- Graduated in High Honors at Ranger College, 05/18
- Graduated in Honors under Magna Cum Laude at Eastern New Mexico, 05/20
- Teacher of the Month, 08/24 - 09/24
- Highest STAAR Score Percentages in my 3rd Grade Team for Math & Reading, 2023-2024
- Campus Award for best classroom management, highest MAP class average and impressive walkthroughs, Fall 2023
Community Service
- Food Distribution at Central Christian Church, 01/19/19
- Lonestar Conference Track Meet, 05/02/19 - 05/04/19
- Eastern in Action, 03/30/19
- ENMU Highway trash pick up, 04/26/19
- Camp OT for children-Navarro College, 06/14/21 - 06/18/21
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Duncanville ISD
07.2022 - Current
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Duncanville ISD
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Coach
Arlington Baptist University
08.2021 - 12.2021
Club Coach
360 Volleyball Club
03.2021 - 12.2022
Sales & Service Expert
24 Hour Fitness
06.2020 - 12.2020
Coach
Summer Volleyball Camps
07.2018 - 07.2019
Teacher Assistant
STARS
05.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Occupational Therapy Assistant -
Navarro College Midlothian Campus
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Health & Wellness
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Science -
Ranger College
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