Lori Lowery
Columbia,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Enthusiastic and eager to lead through hard work and attention to detail. Proven success in building relationships with young people, working with vulnerable populations, and providing guidance and support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Maury County Public Schools
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Communicated and collaborated with parents, built positive relationships and fostered student success and achievement together.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for open discussion, fostering strong relationships between students and students-teacher.
- Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
- Supported, challenged and encouraged linguistically diverse students and those with Individualized Education Plan.
- Implemented goal-setting strategies with mentees, promoting personal accountability and growth towards their objectives.
Super Substitute, Summit High School
Williamson County School District
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Team Representative
Excel Aquatics
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Performed skills assessments to link volunteers to roles matching individual skills and competencies.
- Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
- Uncovered opportunities for volunteer program improvement by soliciting volunteer feedback and evaluating volunteer performance.
- Evaluated strengths of team members and assessed vacancies to match volunteers with positions.
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKID
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Interacted with students and parents via email, instant messaging, threaded discussion and synchronous chat.
- Identified, selected and modified instructional resources to meet needs of each individual student.
- Provided instruction using textbooks, worksheets, games and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated with students using online learning platforms, webcams and headphones.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Safety Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
R&K Contractors, Inc.
06.2002 - 05.2008
- Prepared relevant OSHA training documents for jobsites.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Processed invoices and expenses
- Processed payroll
World Geography Teacher
Round Rock ISD
08.1999 - 08.2002
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions to encourage students to learn from one another and articulate course content.
- Prepared necessary notes, reference materials, presentations and audio visual aids to help students understand concepts with ease and retain interest in classroom.
- Diagnosed students' strengths and weaknesses to assist students in weak areas and commend strong areas.
- Planned and organized hands-on activities to encourage active student participation, involvement and team work.
World Geography Teacher
Sealy ISD
08.1997 - 08.1999
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions to encourage students to learn from one another and articulate course content.
- Prepared necessary notes, reference materials, presentations and audio visual aids to help students understand concepts with ease and retain interest in classroom.
- Diagnosed students' strengths and weaknesses to assist students in weak areas and commend strong areas.
- Collected assignments, reviewed homework and provided feedback to evaluate student progress.
- Planned and organized hands-on activities to encourage active student participation, involvement and team work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography Teacher Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.1997
High School Diploma -
Hays High School
Kyle, TX05.1992
Skills
- Organization
- Positive Learning Environment
- Emotional Support
- Superior Work Ethic
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Student Engagement
Certification
Texas Educator Certification in Secondary Geography
Tennessee Educator Certification
Timeline
7th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Maury County Public Schools
03.2023 - 06.2024
Super Substitute, Summit High School
Williamson County School District
10.2020 - 05.2021
Team Representative
Excel Aquatics
04.2017 - 07.2020
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKID
04.2017 - 10.2019
Safety Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
R&K Contractors, Inc.
06.2002 - 05.2008
World Geography Teacher
Round Rock ISD
08.1999 - 08.2002
World Geography Teacher
Sealy ISD
08.1997 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Geography Teacher Education
Texas State University
High School Diploma -
Hays High School
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