Lorenzo Sauro
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with a long and diverse work history in classroom support and lead teaching roles, including experience as a para-professional, teacher aide, summer school educator, and long-term first-grade teacher from September 2025 to February 2026. Holds a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education and brings a strong foundation in child-centered instruction, collaboration, and classroom management. Currently seeking opportunities to expand experience further, refine instructional practice, and continue professional growth in early childhood education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE 1ST GRADE TEACHER
Brentwood School District
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations to tailor instruction.
- Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences and enhance student engagement.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM AIDE
Mount Lebanon School District
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Assist students with academics, social, and emotional needs.
- Assist with any classroom or student needs.
- Assist the team in any manner.
- Assist in de-escalation of students.
- Communication with parents
- Participated in meetings and training.
- Meeting IEP minutes and goal
- Will make modification and adaptation requirements when needed
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding student confidentiality
TEACHER/PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT – ABA CLASSROOM
Mount Lebanon School District
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Model AAC use – Use the student’s device to model appropriate words or phrases during activities, routines, and transitions.
- Prompt communication – Gently prompt or guide the student to use their AAC device to express needs, wants, choices, or comments.
- Ensure device accessibility – Make sure the AAC device is charged, within reach, and ready to use throughout the day.
- Support generalization – Help the student use their AAC skills across different settings, staff, and situations, not just during therapy sessions.
- Collaborate with the team – Communicate observations or successes to the teacher, SLP, or behavior analyst to help adjust strategies and support consistent use.
- These small, daily actions help reinforce communication goals and promote independence.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Mount Lebanon School District
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Assist students with academics, social, and emotional needs.
- Assist teachers with any classroom or student needs.
- Assist the team in any manner.
- Assist in de-escalation of students.
- Communication with parents
- Participated in meetings and training.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding student confidentiality.
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
St. Clair Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Patient care
- Assisted with the treatment and clerical needs of many patients.
- Assisted the front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents, and processing payments.
- Assisted several Physical Therapists to perform different patient care plans in an outpatient setting.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science and Mathematics
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2021
Skills
- Sociable
- Punctual
- Compassionate
- Amiable
- Leader
- Self-motivated
- Passionate
- Hardworking
- Organized
- Assisting
- Educated
- Mindful
Accomplishments
- Earned "Lebo High-Five" within the Mount Lebanon Community
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
Certification
- Save a life: Recognizing and Responding to Anaphylaxis – 2025-08-19
- Crisis Prevention Institute – 2025-08-18
- CPR - 2025 - 08 - 18
- Teacher Certification – Instructional level 1- July 2025
Timeline
PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE 1ST GRADE TEACHER
Brentwood School District
09.2025 - 02.2026
TEACHER/PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT – ABA CLASSROOM
Mount Lebanon School District
06.2025 - 07.2025
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM AIDE
Mount Lebanon School District
09.2022 - 09.2025
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Mount Lebanon School District
09.2022 - 09.2023
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
St. Clair Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science and Mathematics
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Governors University