Lauren Brandenburg

Phoenix, AZ ***** 480-***-**** adu5mj@r.postjobfree.com

Highly qualified college-level teacher looking to branch out into new opportunities in the veterinary field. Passionate about animals. Quick study and ready to learn. Flexible and organized, with an aptitude for fast-paced and diverse environments. Finely tuned analytical skills with a dedication to continually improving work processes. Prepared to take on projects beyond expected roles, with success exceeding organizational goals within team-driven and self-guided roles.

RECENT EXPERIENCE

DESERT FOREST ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Cave Creek, AZ

Receptionist, (February 2022-Present)

Answered phones and helped clients with queries, provided customer service, liaise with veterinarians to answer pertinent client requests and questions, maintained accounting in patient charts both on paper and on digital charting system, dispensed prescriptions, filed, scheduled patient appointments, checked patients in for appointments, updated client charts as necessary, filing, and other duties as required.

IT’S A DIVINE BAKERY, Cave Creek, AZ

ASSOCIATE, (October 2021-February 2022)

Packaged and labeled bakery items for sale, created signage, ran the cash register, provided customer service. Responsible for opening and closing duties, which included preparing beverages, stocking the pastry case and cooler, and loading and unloading breads, pastries, and other goods.

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Glendale, AZ

ADJUNCT ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR (2019-2022)

Created lesson plans, educational activities, exams, tests, and assignments for college-level English classes. Delivered informative lesson plans to educate students. Administered tests and exams. Remained current with online student’s progress, providing equal quality of instruction and assistance to that of in-person courses. Graded and reported on student work and progress. Demonstrated technological proficiency, implementing a Course Management System and other means of technology into the course. Experience with both online and in-person formats of teaching.

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Glendale, AZ

ADJUNCT ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR (2012 – 2017)

Created lesson plans, educational activities, exams, tests, and assignments for college-level English classes. Delivered informative lesson plans to educate students. Administered tests and exams. Remained current with online student’s progress, providing equal quality of instruction and assistance to that of in-person courses. Graded and reported on student work and progress. Demonstrated technological proficiency, implementing a Course Management System and other means of technology into the course.

Selected accomplishment:

Provided inspirational educational leadership to engender lifelong academic engagement and growth in students.

Handpicked by English Department out of 4 instructors using a new textbook for curriculum development.

Granted mini-grant to study the effectiveness of implementing creating thinking processes in an academic setting; Developed a guided journaling activity, leading to drastically improved essays and critical thinking.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, AZ

Faculty Associate (2014 – 2016)

Deliver guidance and instruction to a diverse population of international students from around the world. Develop and implement course materials, syllabi, and assignments for English classes. Implement technology as a means of teaching. Trained with Dr. Paul Matsuda in the Second Language Writing Teaching Practicum (2014); Teach exclusively International Students.

Selected accomplishments:

Carefully select textbooks and other materials to meet the needs of the international student population.

Develop tailored assessment tools to verify completion and comprehension for international students.

Provide motivational and encouraging space to foster growth in English skills and confidence in using language.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, AZ Master of Arts, Focus on American Literature

Emphasis on Early American to Reconstruction

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, IL Bachelor of Arts in English History & Southeast Asian Studies Minors

Certified Peer Support Specialist

VOLUNTEER WORK

STEALING HEARTS RESCUE, Phoenix, AZ Dog walker (2021-Present)

Contact this candidate