LAUREN KELLER RUSSO

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EDUCATION

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA December 2012

Master of Education in Counselor Education

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA May 2009

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Key Skills

• Lesson Planning

• Effective Classroom Management

• Conflict Resolution

• Technology Savvy

• Therapeutic Counseling

• Positive and Patient Attitude

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Tutor, Catapult Learning, LLC, New Orleans, LA August 2020-Present

Tutor students at Ursuline Academy in grades 2nd through 7th in Math

Use Catapult’s online systems and tools to identify students in need, check eligibility, conduct testing, communicate with parents and teachers, document and communicate student attendance and progress

High School Leaning Specialist, Ursuline Academy, New Orleans, LA August 2020- Present

Track, document and communicate student learning needs through the school’s system and tools

Coordinate, track and monitor student progress in collaboration with the student, staff, teachers and parents

Communicate regularly with parents and teachers of students who have accommodations and/or are struggling

Manage students learning profiles and make sure evaluations for accommodations are correct and up to date

Schedule and meet with high risk students weekly to discuss progress, areas for improvement and identify challenges

Work with students to help them develop independence, accountability, curiosity, resilience, executive function skills, and responsible decision making

Substitute Teacher, St. Catherine of Siena, Metairie, LA September 2019- March 2020

Worked as substitute computer teacher for grades K-4 while teacher was on maternity leave

Substitute other grades and subjects PreK-7th as needed

ADHD Coach, Mind Coach Nola, New Orleans, LA May 2019- March 2020

Work with adolescents and adults struggling with ADHD and/or executive function skills

Conduct weekly sessions with clients and multiple accountability check ins

Collaborate with parents, teachers, tutors, and mental health professionals when necessary

Work as a team to accomplish the client’s present and future goals by retraining their brain

Substitute Student Advocate, St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA March 2014 – June 2014

Evaluated and counseled students from diverse backgrounds with behavioral issues

Advocate for students and parents during the expulsion hearing process

Developed and processed the expulsion and truancy court hearings documentation

Maintained the student administration computer system

Responsible for monitoring students’ absences and behavioral issues on a daily basis for several schools

Intern, Hope House Children’s Advocacy Center, Covington, LA June 2012-December 2012

Provided ongoing individual therapy to children ages ten to eighteen

Planned and conducted group therapy with teenage girls

Conducted play therapy with children below the age of ten

Conducted intake interviews with parents of incoming clients

Provided parent consultation throughout child’s treatment

Met with family as victim advocate to provide support and information during interviews

Substitute Teacher, Jefferson Parish Public School System, Jefferson, LA June 2009-December 2010

Substitute taught at various schools and various grades K-12

Student Teacher, Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School, Baton Rouge, LA January 2009-May 2009

Observed and taught a class of 22 first grade students

Interacted with a diverse group of children

Designed and taught dynamic lesson plans

Assistant Teacher, University Baptist Child Development Center, Baton Rouge, LA December 2007- December 2008

Assisted with a class of twelve, four to five year old children

Facilitated age appropriate educational games and activities

Monitored each child's development and consulted with parents as needed

Worked as head counselor for center's summer camp

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Client Services Associate, Gregory Ricks and Associates, Metairie, LA 2018 - 2019

Intake Coordinator, Bioscrip Inc., Metairie, LA 2016 – 2018

Marketing & Sales Coordinatior, Step-N-Shower, Metairie, LA 2014-2016

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