Lauryn Wilcox
Stanton,MI
Summary
Highly involved, experienced educator committed to maintaining high academic and behavioral standards, building strong classroom communities, differentiating for diverse needs, and delivering measurable results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
Lakeview Community Schools
Lakeview, MI
06.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Foster a positive classroom environment with up to 28 students to enhance student learning and participation.
- Utilize technology tools to facilitate interactive, engaging learning experiences.
- Differentiate instruction through tiered approaches to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues and mentor new teachers, sharing best practices and resources to enhance instructional effectiveness.
Summer School Teacher
Lakeview Community Schools
Lakeview, MI
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and needs, meeting with small groups regularly.
- Coordinated with parents and staff to support student academic progress and well-being.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement.
- Assessed performance of 10 students and provided targeted feedback for improvement.
Substitute Teacher
EDUStaff
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Supported local schools and teachers by filling needed positions.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
Student Teacher
Lakeview Elementary School
Lakeview, MI
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Implemented positive behavior interventions in a room of 19 students to manage classroom behavior.
- Developed key skills including differentiated lesson planning, adaptability when teaching lessons, and constructive self-evaluation with reflections for future improvement.
- Incorporated instructional technology to engage learners and make methods of teaching more culturally relevant.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher and other grade level teachers to plan effective and consistent instruction.
- Communicated with parents via email, Zoom, and phone call to build rapport and professional relationships.
Education
Master of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN02-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and Language Arts
Alma College
Alma, MI05.2021
Skills
- Highly qualified
- Reliable
- Dedicated
- Organized
- Collaborative
- Experienced in MTSS and PBIS
Certification
- AED and First Aid Certification Received June 2025
- Michigan Elementary Provisional Certification Received May 2021
- English Language Arts Endorsement Received May 2021
- Michigan Model Received December 2017
Timeline
Summer School Teacher
Lakeview Community Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
Fifth Grade Teacher
Lakeview Community Schools
06.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
Lakeview Elementary School
01.2021 - 04.2021
Substitute Teacher
EDUStaff
05.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and Language Arts
Alma College