Loren Whittington
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated educator committed to providing equitable, high-quality instruction for elementary students. Skilled in meeting academic and social-emotional needs by creating a high-expectation, developmentally appropriate learning environment. Seeking an elementary teaching position to make a positive impact on students' educational journey.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Lead Teacher
KIPP Jacksonville
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Internalized and annotated daily/weekly lesson plans, including a WAG (week-at-a-glance, based on weekly data for ELA, Math, reading comprehension small groups, intervention small groups (reading & math) for 28+ students
- Implemented, with fidelity, tiered interventions & maintained progress monitoring
- Collaborated with ESE & support teams to implement IEPs, 504s, and MTSS practices
- Designed and facilitated creative, engaging grade-wide themed learning transformations
- Maintained ongoing, strong family relationships, hosted parent-teacher conference days & facilitated Title 1 school functions
Grade Level Chairperson, First Grade
KIPP Jacksonville
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Led weekly team meetings & represented the grade at school-wide leadership meetings
- Communicated key updates & aligned team goals with school initiatives
- Coordinated logistics for field trips, parent engagement events & grade-level budgeting
- Served as liaison for resolving escalated academic, behavioral & parent concerns
Baker Teacher Fellow
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed & completed a structured, gradual-release residency program (Baker Teacher Fellowship) in order to become a lead teacher
- Delivered instruction with morning meetings , ELA and Math aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. standards
- Facilitated small group, whole group, and center-based instruction
- Conducted DIBELS assessments, analyzed data, and held parent conferences
- Acted as classroom support and direct communication to families about
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2005
Skills
- Rated an effective teacher 4 years consecutively
- Strong classroom management skills
- Small Group & Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management & SEL (including trauma-informed practices)
- Parent & Family Engagement
- Progress Monitoring & Data-Driven Planning
- Classroom Technology Integration
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
Certification
- Florida Professional Educator Certificate
- Reading Comprehension Certified
- LETRS certified
- DIBELS trained
CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
- CKLA: Skills & Knowledge Strands
- FUNdations Phonics
- Eureka Math
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- PowerSchool, OneView, Zoom, Google Suite, PC/Mac OS
- Quick learner and flexible with new instructional platforms
Timeline
Grade Level Chairperson, First Grade
KIPP Jacksonville
07.2024 - 05.2025
First Grade Lead Teacher
KIPP Jacksonville
07.2022 - 07.2025
Baker Teacher Fellow
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of South Florida
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