Lawren McMullan
Sikeston,MO
Summary
Social services professional experienced in tackling challenges and applying conflict resolution to achieve positive outcomes. Brings skills in helping others, knowledge of services and background with intervention plans. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in supportive position focused on helping others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
St. Francis Xavier School
Sikeston, MO
08.2019 - Current
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Enforced behavior expectations at all times.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
- Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Middle School English Teacher
St. Francis Xavier School
Sikeston, MO
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed classrooms efficiently to cultivate love of learning and disciplinary focus.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Instructed students on how to fully express ideas.
- Taught level-appropriate grammatical rules to students and corrected problems.
- Assessed and improved reading comprehension for all students through attentive instruction.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Owner and Instructor
Plies Dance Academy
Sikeston, MO
05.2009 - 08.2016
- Planned and oversaw marketing plans to increase studio business.
- Delivered individual instruction to students.
- Helped with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05.2007
Skills
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Computer Proficiency
- Parent Outreach
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Individualized Support
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Student Records Maintenance
- Class Schedule Preparation
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
St. Francis Xavier School
08.2019 - Current
Middle School English Teacher
St. Francis Xavier School
08.2016 - 08.2019
Owner and Instructor
Plies Dance Academy
05.2009 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University
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