Lorena Vaughn
McCordsville,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with a wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social, emotional and academic growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Staff, Lead and Support Roles
Geist Montessori Academy
McCordsville, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Supporting special education students in a Montessori, public, charter school
- Literacy and math support for tier 2 and tier 3 students
- Support for children with high behavioral, emotional and/or academic needs
Director of Provider & Community Engagement
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Oversight of multiple departments and over $3.5M through Federal and State contracts and private funding sources
- Talent development to help teams maximize their purpose and potential
- Determine new potential offerings based on market savviness in assessing current and anticipated provider and community need
Ladders to Leadership Fellow
Center for Creative Leadership
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Community Memorial Foundation partnered with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) to sponsor Ladder to Leadership, a 16-month, in-depth capacity-building program aimed at building and strengthening the skills of 16 emerging leaders within CMF grantee organizations.
Director, DuPage Early Childhood Collaboration
DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform
Lombard, IL
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Leadership of a regional collaboration focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the system of services for young children and their families
Senior Program Manager, Community Investments
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
DuPage/West Cook
02.2011 - 07.2015
- Oversight of a $4.1 million, multi-year grant process (grants focused on income, education, and health).
- Research regional needs and best practices; recruit and train volunteers and interns; guide grant decisions, compile annual grant reports, and manage a funding database, assuring an effective and impactful funding portfolio with a high ROI.
- Led the UW of DuPage/West Cook Community Impact Steering Committee, composed of community stakeholders and board members.
Board Of Directors
SisterHouse
Austin, Il
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Fundraising support and program oversight for a recovery home which serves low income women
Program & Policy Liaison
Heartland Alliance
04.2007 - 10.2009
- Program support of immigrant and refugee children.
- Crisis Prevention and disaster recovery work
International Social Work Internship
St. Dominic's Children's Home
08.2006 - 12.2006
- Employed culturally competent social work techniques to adapt and work within a developing country
Committee Administrative Assistant
Florida House of Representatives
11.2004 - 08.2005
- Assisted Education Council staff and State Representatives in procedural mechanics and administrative duties relevant to the creation of legislation
Social Work Internship
Leon County Public Defender's Office
05.2004 - 08.2004
Corps Member
AmeriCorps National Community Civilian Corps
01.2003 - 11.2003
Education
Special Education - Mild Intervention, Special Education and Teaching
Indiana Wesleyan University
04.2024
Masters and Bachelors - Social Work
Florida State University
01.2006
Skills
- Data management
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent and student communication
- Special education
- Grant writing
Personal Information
Title: Special Education Teacher/ MSW
Accomplishments
The Best Under 40 award is given to DuPage and western Cook County professionals younger than 40 who have made significant contributions to their profession, company and community.
Timeline
Teaching Staff, Lead and Support Roles
Geist Montessori Academy
08.2021 - Current
Director of Provider & Community Engagement
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
01.2017 - 12.2017
Ladders to Leadership Fellow
Center for Creative Leadership
01.2016 - 01.2017
Director, DuPage Early Childhood Collaboration
DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform
07.2015 - 12.2016
Board Of Directors
SisterHouse
10.2013 - 08.2014
Senior Program Manager, Community Investments
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
02.2011 - 07.2015
Program & Policy Liaison
Heartland Alliance
04.2007 - 10.2009
International Social Work Internship
St. Dominic's Children's Home
08.2006 - 12.2006
Committee Administrative Assistant
Florida House of Representatives
11.2004 - 08.2005
Social Work Internship
Leon County Public Defender's Office
05.2004 - 08.2004
Corps Member
AmeriCorps National Community Civilian Corps
01.2003 - 11.2003
Special Education - Mild Intervention, Special Education and Teaching
Indiana Wesleyan University
Masters and Bachelors - Social Work
Florida State University
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