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Shelley Lautenslager

Shelley Lautenslager

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated educator with a proven track record at Campbell Christian Schools, fostering academic and emotional growth in students. Skilled in innovative problem-solving and effective communication, I designed engaging lesson plans and built strong relationships with families, enhancing student participation in extracurricular activities and promoting a supportive learning environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Campbell Christian Schools
08.2000 - 05.2017
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Taught core subjects of reading,writing, math, English, social studies, and Bible.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Led students in performing chapel programs for the elementary school.
  • Assisted the music teacher in directing the school's annual spring musical, every year.

Administrative Assistant

Los Gatos Christian Church
01.1998 - 08.2000
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to youth department staff and greeting visitors.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Liaised between students, parents and youth pastors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Organized volunteer and student sign-ups for youth events and summer camp.

Education

Graduate School - Elementary School Teaching

Bethany College
Scotts Valley
08-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

San Jose State University
San Jose
12-1999

Skills

  • Effective team collaboration
  • Meticulous attention to specifics
  • Innovative problem-solving
  • Trustworthy and responsible
  • Effective multitasking
  • Administrative assistance and support
  • Sunday school instruction
  • Serve individuals
  • Creative thinking
  • Excellent communication
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Campbell Christian Schools
08.2000 - 05.2017

Administrative Assistant

Los Gatos Christian Church
01.1998 - 08.2000

Graduate School - Elementary School Teaching

Bethany College

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

San Jose State University