Lorene King
Urbana,IL
Summary
Innovative Lead Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and educational technology integration. Excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments and effective team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Mahomet first school
Mahomet, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
House Cleaner
Tfabs
Rantoul, IL
05.2021 - Current
- Applied waxes to woodwork or tile floors for protection against wear-and-tear.
- Removed lint from carpets using a vacuum cleaner attachment.
- Washed windows inside and outside as needed.
- Cleansed kitchen appliances such as microwaves, stoves, dishwashers.
- Swept, mopped, vacuumed and polished floors of all types.
- Sanitized doorknobs, light switches and other frequently touched surfaces.
- Transported trash bags to designated outdoor receptacles for disposal.
- Swept patios or decks of debris or leaves with a broom or blower.
- Dusted furniture, window sills and other surfaces to remove dirt and cobwebs.
- Polished metal fixtures in kitchen and bathroom areas.
- Cleaned bathrooms including toilets, showers and bathtubs, sinks and countertops.
- Organized, cleaned and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms to tidy and eliminate daily germs.
- Washed and dried dishes to maintain clean and orderly kitchen.
- Laundered sheets and other bedding, made beds and fluffed pillows.
- Coordinated home cleaning schedule based on client availability and realistic time constraints.
Mail Sorter
Excel Technologies
Rantoul , IL
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Filed documents in appropriate folders or records management systems.
- Inspected incoming mail for damage or missing pieces.
- Delivered mail within the facility using carts or vehicles as required.
- Maintained accurate records of all processed items.
- Provided customer service support related to mailing services.
- Verified accuracy of addresses on letters and parcels prior to delivery.
- Picked up outgoing mail from designated locations in a timely manner.
- Tracked shipments from origin to destination using tracking software applications.
- Stocked supplies such as envelopes, labels and other materials needed for mailing operations.
- Sorted incoming mail for distribution to staff, departments and external customers.
- Labeled containers with required information before dispatching them.
- Performed daily maintenance activities on machines such as lubricating parts and cleaning equipment components.
- Operated automated sorting equipment to separate letters, flats and packages according to predetermined criteria.
- Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
- Used portable electronic scanner to track parcels and record tracking progress.
- Operated mail room equipment or machines to perforate, stuff envelopes, or apply postage.
Registered Behavior Technician
Lighthouse Autism Center
Champaign, IL
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case updates and collaborate on treatment plans.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
Childcare Provider
Crisis Nursery
Urbana, IL
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Collaborated with teachers on special projects such as holiday parties or end-of-year events.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Champaign Centennial
Champaign, IL06-2001
Family And Consumer Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILSkills
- Activity Planning
- Student Records Management
- Lesson development
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Methods
- Safe learning environment
- Child Development
- Training and mentoring
- Safety awareness
- Group and individual instruction
- Staff Development
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Mahomet first school
04.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Lighthouse Autism Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
Mail Sorter
Excel Technologies
06.2023 - 12.2024
Childcare Provider
Crisis Nursery
01.2022 - 05.2023
House Cleaner
Tfabs
05.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Champaign Centennial
Family And Consumer Sciences
Eastern Illinois University