Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Work Preference
Interests
Timeline
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Loren Irwin

Yukon,OK
"Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be."
Rita Pierson, Educator
Loren Irwin

Summary

Adaptable educator with extensive knowledge and versatile abilities in early childhood education. Demonstrates solid multitasking, time management, and communication skills, combined with unwavering dedication to student success and developmentally appropriate practices. Utilizes diverse academic knowledge to facilitate learning and enthusiastically collaborates with new teams while pursuing personal growth. Skilled in planning and implementing both onsite and remote training programs, providing authoritative and clear communication with an enthusiastic style and insightful approach.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Oklahoma City Public Schools

Early Childhood Educator
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Served as lead science (24-25) and social studies (23-24) curriculum specialist for the school site, attending regular meetings and presenting updates to staff.
  • Supported children with diversified needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • IXL Champion for the school site, serving as lead instructor on IXL Learning products used in the building. Led 3 staff-wide trainings and numerous individual trainings on operating IXL effectively within a classroom
  • Recorded data and developed tracking processes of children's growth to identify individuals needing additional support and develop strategies to improve assistance.
  • "Girls on the Run" coach

Laine Brook Farm

Academy Riding Instructor
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed annual summer camps, teaching approximately 60 new riders equestrian etiquette, basics, and general horse care.
  • Enhanced rider safety and growth by implementing tailored plans using individual skills and goals and providing clear instructions while fostering relationships between riders and their horses.
  • Managed scheduling conflicts and communication efficiently to maximize client satisfaction while optimizing instructor availability.
  • Cleaned and maintained facility with 28 horses and adhered to veterinary visit schedule, feeding routines, and cleaning practices.

OSU County Training Program

Student Office Assistant
08.2019 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Developed correspondence letters, memos & emails. Handled all company customer service inquiries approximately 50 calls, emails or faxes daily.
  • Responsible for maintaining clean, efficient work environment as well as proofreading & assembling all materials.
  • Updated spreadsheets with latest financial trends for the 77 Oklahoma county budgets & the numerous mill levy school district report.
  • Acquired and honed proficient skills in Microsoft Office systems.

Highland Park Elementary

Teacher Assistant, Grade 1
01.2023 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Completed action research regarding dialogue journals and read to self practices.
  • Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.

Putnam City Public Schools

Student Teacher, Grade 2
08.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material & displays.
  • Enforced rules & instructions with compassion to maintain discipline & manageable classroom.
  • Arranged & organized classroom desks, chairs & supplies.
  • Demonstrated specific skills & activities for students to improve understanding & take excess workload off teachers.

Guthrie Public Schools

Student Teacher, K & Grade 2
01.2022 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Performed all individual emergent literacy assessments (2nd) and report card assessment (K).
  • Enforced rules & instructions with compassion to maintain discipline & manageable classroom.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Education

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK

Master of Science from Educational Technology
05-2025

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK

Bachelor of Science from Human Dev. & Family Science: Early Childhood Ed.
05-2023

University Overview

  • 3.87 GPA - Magna Cum Laude
  • Early Childhood Education Club Member & Treasurer
  • American FFA Degree
  • OSU Wrestling Mat Maid
  • Baptist Collegiate Ministries
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member

Guthrie High School
Guthrie, OK

High School Diploma
05.2019

Skills

  • Google & MS Programs
  • AI Integration
  • Issue Resolution
  • Encouraging Participation & Inclusivity
  • Enthusiasm for Technology Integration & Teaching
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Curriculum Development
  • Relationship Building

Certification

Oklahoma certified Pre-K-3rd grade early childhood teacher

Accomplishments

Rookie Teacher of the Quarter -OKCPS

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork from home optionWork-life balance

Interests

AI Integration

Human & Family Science

Relationship building

Learning!

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2023 - Current

Teacher Assistant, Grade 1

Highland Park Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023

Academy Riding Instructor

Laine Brook Farm
08.2022 - Current

Student Teacher, Grade 2

Putnam City Public Schools
08.2022 - 12.2022

Student Teacher, K & Grade 2

Guthrie Public Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022

Student Office Assistant

OSU County Training Program
08.2019 - 01.2023

Guthrie High School

High School Diploma

Oklahoma State University

Master of Science from Educational Technology

Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science from Human Dev. & Family Science: Early Childhood Ed.
Loren Irwin