Whitney Lawrence
Norman,OK
Summary
Creative Instructor with 20 years of educational leadership experience in both classroom and administrative settings. Expert in integrated curriculum design and assessment. Passionate about supporting colleagues, students and families through relationship building, collaboration, valuing diversity and reflective practice.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
The OU Institute Of Child Development
Norman , OK
06.2017 - Current
- Assisted program director in creating and itemizing balanced budget and purchasing supplies
- Maintained licensing and accreditation standards, including student/staff records and background checks
- Mentored 40 undergraduate and graduate students each semester on instructional strategies to promote reflective and research-based best practices in education
- Facilitated enrollment, established bursar accounts
- Cultivated positive relationships and open communication with college students, children, and families
- Assessed social/emotional and physical classroom environment
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated curriculum and authentic assessments
- Supervised staff and provided peer evaluations
- Supported family and community involvement
- Assisted Director in managing program and developing policies for COVID safety practices and restructured program design
- Implemented virtual learning
Instructor
University Of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Courses taught: Early Childhood Seminar, Practicum Lab I & II, Integrated Curriculum, Family Engagement, and Assessment
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked 40 students' progress each semester, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
Classroom Teacher
Terra Verde Discovery School
Norman, OK
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Marketed school to increase student enrollment (70% growth in 5 years)
- Developed parent handbook and school policies and procedures
- Students develop social/emotional skills and conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned enrichment activities and projects (i.e., chicken coop, gardens, composting, entrepreneurial experiences, cooking, wellness, mindfulness classes, and community service projects)
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Teacher
Norman Public Schools
Norman, OK
08.2006 - 05.2012
- 1st/2nd grade looping teacher
- Differentiated content material to provide individualized instruction based student needs
Education
Master's of Education - Instructional Leadership And Academic Curriculum
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSkills
- Administrative Leadership
- Educational Staff Supervision
- Confidential Records Management
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Certification and Program Accreditation
- Community Engagement
- Engaging Stakeholders
- Positive Guidance Strategies
- Responsive Classroom Trained
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Organizing Courses
- Peer Coaching and Motivation
Timeline
Instructor
University Of Oklahoma
08.2018 - 05.2022
Assistant Director
The OU Institute Of Child Development
06.2017 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Terra Verde Discovery School
08.2012 - 06.2017
Teacher
Norman Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2012
Master's of Education - Instructional Leadership And Academic Curriculum
University of Oklahoma
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