Lauren S. Mead

*** ******* *** **.

Memphis, Tennessee 38116

901-***-**** (Cell)

adnnyn@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my strong dedication to student’s development and to their educational needs at a rewarding institution where I can maximize my teaching experience, program development skills, and my training abilities.

Summary

Attentive teacher with excellent communication skills. Organized and driven with the innate ability to stay on task. Uses effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on the individual needs of each student. Exceptional diversified background. Demonstrated ability to effectively take on new responsibilities and challenges with ease, as well as perform multiple tasks while achieving organizational goals.

Skills & Qualifications

Lesson Planning Expertise

Academic Performance Evaluations

IEP familiarity

Standardized Testing

Excellent Verbal & Writing Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, etc.

Exceptional Presentation Skills

Common Core Knowledge

Conflict Resolution Skills

Key Skills

• Leadership

• Excellent Communication

• Adaptability

• Teamwork

Experience:

Shelby County School System

Memphis, TN

January 2017-Present

• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations,

and Shelby County Board of Education Policy.

• Implements instructional lesson plans that correlate with the Common Core Grade Level Standards.

• Participates in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system. Such as participation in consultation through meetings, conferences, and additional committee responsibilities.

• Abides by the standards established for teachers' professional and personal conduct by the printed and published AEA Code of Ethics which is printed in the Shelby County Board of Education Policy Manual.

• Ensures effective intervention times for the students.

• Follows the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Shelby County Board of Education.

• Assists in fostering student attitudes through teaching, in all activities of the school

• program, the values of citizenship, self-discipline & morality.

• Promotes good public relations for school and school system with the general public.

• Attend and participates regularly in faculty meetings.

• Works with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives and methods.

• Developed and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of the students.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate discipline within the classroom.

Martha O’ Bryan (Substitute Teacher)

Nashville, TN

January 2014-August 2016

• Assisted in various classrooms with children from all age ranges.

• Assisted in maintaining the classroom.

• Provided children with stimulating and thought-provoking activities.

• Provided the parents with daily reports.

Aligned lessons with corrected homework.

Christ Methodist Early Education Program (Teacher Assistant)

Memphis, TN

January 2012- August 2012

• Teacher assistant within the classroom.

• Implemented curriculum plans.

• Managed the classroom.

• Communicated with parents to keep them knowledgeable of their child’s progress.

• Implemented required testing.

Primrose Schools {Lead Teacher}

June 2011 – August 2011

• Planned activities that stimulated growth in language, social, and motor skills within young children.

• Communicated with parents on a regular basis and sent home daily sheets as well as weekly newsletters.

• Implemented the daily curriculum.

• Planned two-week units to develop cognitive, social and physical skills.

TSU’s Early Learning Center (Intern)

Nashville, TN

January 2011 – May 2011

• Over -saw daily operations, shadowed teacher that was managing the classroom.

• Responsibilities included helping to implement curriculum plans.

• Maintained on-going communication with parents regarding children’s activities, behavior, and development, and responded to all parents concerns as they arose.

• Maintained records and reports on each child.

• Personally observed each child's development.

{Education}

Keiser University

July 2018-Present

Doctorate of Business Administration w/ Specialization in Marketing

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

August 2012-December 2017 (Degree Conferred)

• Master of Education

Overall GPA 4.0

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

August 2007 – December 2011

• B. S Degree received in Family & Consumer Sciences Overall GPA 3.87

Central High School

Memphis, TN

August 2004 – May 2007

• Diploma received – Overall G.P.A 3.5

Certifications

• CPR & First Aid Certified

• Completed T – NELDS online training courses

Shelby County Online Training Courses Certifications

Safe School Trainings

Content Cadres

Completed numerous professional development trainings & received certifications & credits.

Organizations

• TEA Member & NEA {Teacher Educational Association) {2009-present}

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. {2011-present}

• Distinguished Member of Golden Key International Honour Society {2015-present}

References

Kelvin D. Brannon (Telephone Number) 216-***-****

Zynthia T. Howse, JD (Telephone Number) 901-***-****

Dr. Odell Nickel (Telephone Number) 614-***-****

Contact this candidate