LORENZO SAURO
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood Educator with a diverse background in classroom support and lead teaching roles, including long-term First-Grade Teacher. Holds a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education and specializes in child-centered instruction and classroom management. Seeking opportunities to enhance instructional practices and contribute to professional growth in early childhood education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SLC/ESY Co-Coordinator
Mount Lebanon School District
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2026 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations of educational programs to ensure alignment with district goals.
- Developed and implemented training materials for staff professional development initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance communication between departments and streamline processes.
- Monitored compliance with district policies and state regulations, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Managed scheduling for events and activities, optimizing resource allocation across the district.
Building Substitute Teacher
Brentwood Borough School District
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2026 - Current
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum delivery and student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environments.
PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE 1ST GRADE TEACHER
Brentwood Borough School District
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, increasing student participation and collaboration.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Integrated technology tools, creating interactive learning experiences that boosted student engagement.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress toward academic goals.
TEACHER/PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT – ABA CLASSROOM
Mount Lebanon School District
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Modeled AAC use by demonstrating appropriate words or phrases with student's device during activities, routines, and transitions to enhance communication skills.
- Encouraged the student to communicate using their AAC device during activities. – Gently prompt or guide the student to use their AAC device to express needs, wants, choices, or comments.
- Ensured AAC device accessibility by keeping it charged, within reach, and ready for use throughout the day, facilitating consistent communication.
- Supported generalization of AAC skills by encouraging student use across various settings and staff, reinforcing learning beyond 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.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM AIDE
Mount Lebanon School District
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Assist students with academics, social, and emotional needs.
- Supported classroom and student needs to foster a positive learning environment.
- Supported team members by facilitating communication and collaboration during projects.
- Facilitated de-escalation strategies to help students regain composure.
- Engaged in regular communication with parents to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Participated in meetings and training.
- Assist with any classroom or student needs.
- Made modifications and adaptations for student requirements.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding student confidentiality.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Mount Lebanon School District
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Supported students in academics, social skills, and emotional well-being.
- Provided assistance to teachers with classroom management and student support.
- Supported team members by addressing their needs and contributing to group tasks.
- Facilitated de-escalation strategies for students in challenging situations.
- Engaged in regular communication with parents to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Assist the team in any manner.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding student 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
- Collaborative communication
- Data Driven
- Student engagement
- Organized
- Leader
- Sociable
- Relationship building
- Punctual
- Personable
- Delegating tasks
- Support coordination
- Culturally responsive
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
SLC/ESY Co-Coordinator
Mount Lebanon School District
06.2026 - Current
Building Substitute Teacher
Brentwood Borough School District
02.2026 - Current
PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE 1ST GRADE TEACHER
Brentwood Borough 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
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science and Mathematics
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Governors University