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Lorien Dana

Columbus

Summary

Energetic educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Language Arts/Social Studies/Remediation Teacher

Marburn Academy
08.2017 - Current
  • Taught 7-8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies
  • Taught Advanced Writing, Debate, and Argument Writing for 7-8th grades
  • Provided Orton-Gillingham support for reading and writing (classroom educator for OG)
  • Provided instruction, strategies/support for EF and social/emotional development for advisory students
  • Supervised Washington DC field trips and various other trips
  • Implemented classroom management strategies focused on positive reinforcement
  • Differentiated instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
  • Planned lessons to align with UBD
  • Created and administered assessment-driven learning
  • Participated in team teaching, planning, and assessment
  • Taught summer school and tutored students in reading and writing

Intermediate Science/Language Remediation Teacher

Marburn Academy
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Taught 5th grade science and 1 semester each of 5th grade Writing and Comprehension
  • Co-taught Orton-Gillingham language remediation for children in grades 4-8
  • Utilized Responsive Classroom techniques, such as morning meeting
  • Attended Fifth Grade Camp
  • Implemented classroom management strategies focused on positive reinforcement
  • Differentiated instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
  • Planned science unit lessons to align with UBD
  • Created and administered assessment-driven learning
  • Participated in team teaching, planning, and assessment
  • Co-ran after-school clubs: Glitter Club, and Strategy Game Club

4th/5th Science Teacher

Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy
08.2012 - 05.2015
  • Taught 2 sections each, 4th and 5th grade science according to Ohio New Revised Standards
  • Co-taught 4th grade reading test preparation and remediation, and 4/5th grade spelling
  • Taught OAA test-taking strategies for science and math
  • Tutored students in Tier 2 of RTI in core subjects
  • Received Responsive Classroom training
  • Organized and attended Camp Kern for fifth grade
  • Implemented classroom management strategies focused on positive reinforcement
  • Differentiated instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
  • Planned science unit lessons to align with state standards and common core
  • Created and administered assessment-driven learning
  • Participated in team teaching, planning, and assessment

Reading Intervention Teacher

Columbus City Schools
12.2009 - 06.2012
  • Taught Read 180 classes to students who read below grade-level
  • Used Read 180 curriculum to help students achieve grade-level reading skills
  • Prepared students for OAA and other reading tests
  • Assisted classroom teachers with individual tutoring and small group projects
  • Assisted classroom teachers in developing differentiation materials

5th/6th Grade Literacy Teacher

Columbus Arts and Technology Academy
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • Taught 2 sections each, 5th and 6th grade literacy
  • Sponsored Book Club for advanced readers
  • Implemented classroom management strategies focused on positive reinforcement
  • Differentiated instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
  • Planned and taught language arts unit lessons
  • Created and administered assessment-driven learning
  • Participated in team teaching, planning, and assessment
  • Organized and supervised student field trips
  • Helped students prepare for OAA testing

Fifth Grade Science Teacher

Columbus Arts and Technology Academy
08.2007 - 08.2008
  • Taught 3 sections of science
  • Implemented classroom management strategies focused on positive reinforcement
  • Differentiated instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
  • Planned and taught science unit lessons
  • Created and administered assessments
  • Participated in team teaching, planning, and assessment
  • Organized and supervised student field trips
  • Helped students prepare for OAA testing

Reading Intervention Teacher

Annehurst Elementary
02.2007 - 04.2007
  • Prepared ESL students in grades 4-5 for the OAA
  • Monitored student progress through interaction and formal assessment

ESL Paraprofessional Tutor

Westerville City Schools
10.2006 - 12.2006
  • Prepared lessons and assessments for ESL students, grades 1 - 5
  • Tutored students in reading and writing skills

Substitute Teacher (long-term)

Columbus City Schools
01.2006 - 04.2006
  • Created unit and lesson plans
  • Taught 8th Grade Language Arts/Reading
  • Assessed students and reported grades
  • Participated in parent/teacher conferences

Education

Master’s of Education - Special Education (mild/moderate)

Ashland University
Columbus, OH
12.2012

Bachelor’s Plus Program - undefined

Ashland University
Columbus, OH
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Communications (Natural Resources)

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
03.1992

Skills

  • Differentiating curricula based on student need
  • Collaboration with faculty and administration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Innovative lesson design
  • Using evidence-based practices
  • Multi-mode learning
  • Reviewing Standards-Based Lessons

Certification

  • 5 Year Professional, Science (4-9), Language Arts/Reading (4-9)
  • 5 Year Professional, Intervention Specialist, Mild/Moderate (K-12)

Related Experience

Science Fair Coordinator, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Columbus, OH, 03/12, Set up and judged science fair for grades 3-8.

Timeline

Middle School Language Arts/Social Studies/Remediation Teacher

Marburn Academy
08.2017 - Current

Intermediate Science/Language Remediation Teacher

Marburn Academy
06.2015 - 06.2017

4th/5th Science Teacher

Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy
08.2012 - 05.2015

Reading Intervention Teacher

Columbus City Schools
12.2009 - 06.2012

5th/6th Grade Literacy Teacher

Columbus Arts and Technology Academy
08.2008 - 06.2009

Fifth Grade Science Teacher

Columbus Arts and Technology Academy
08.2007 - 08.2008

Reading Intervention Teacher

Annehurst Elementary
02.2007 - 04.2007

ESL Paraprofessional Tutor

Westerville City Schools
10.2006 - 12.2006

Substitute Teacher (long-term)

Columbus City Schools
01.2006 - 04.2006

Bachelor’s Plus Program - undefined

Ashland University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Communications (Natural Resources)

The Ohio State University

Master’s of Education - Special Education (mild/moderate)

Ashland University
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