High School United States
Resume:
Lauren Briggs
Miami, FL
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Professional Summary
Motivated Educator and Minister, who is credentialed in Childcare Operations. Has compassion in teaching and encouraging youth .
• A visionary, whose goal is to start a Mini School.
• Well experienced in writing well thought out lesson plans to suit all learning styles.
• Experienced in classroom management.
• Creative thinker.
• Engages students in critical thinking by exposing students to higher order thinking questions. •
• Well skilled in encouraging and motivating students to reach their full potential socially, spiritually, and academically.
• A passionate student, educator, and follower of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
High School Teacher
Azalea Baptist School-Orlando, FL
December 2023 to June 2024
Taught ninth through twelve grade Biblical studies; including: Government, Economics, World Cultures, Geography, and United States History. Created well thought out lesson plans. Pre-K ESE Teacher
Doby Elementary School-Apollo Beach, FL
August 2023 to October 2023
Instructed students based the Florida Early Learning and Development Standards: Social and Emotional, Language/Communication, Cognitive, Physical, Approaches to Learning. Led students into large group instruction by engaging students in singing, dancing, reading, and asking who what where why questions pertaining to numbers, letters and reading comprehension. Created Learning Goals based on each student's IEP, and worked towards mastering goals during Small Groups/Differentiation sessions. Created well thought out lesson plans for each learning center which allowed students to learn how the world works around them through Dramatic Play, Building in the Blocks Center, Writing, Manipulatives, Art, Science, and Early Literacy (Library/Book Handling skills). Preschool Teacher
Premier Academy-Tampa, FL
February 2023 to July 2023
Teacher
George I. Sanchez Charter Schools-Houston, TX
August 2021 to September 2022
7th Grade History: Instructed students on how to examine the full scope of Texas history, from the early Native American groups through the eras of European mission-building and colonization, Mexican Texas, Texas Revolution, Republic of
Texas, Statehood, Civil War, and Reconstruction.
• 6th Grade World Cultures: Taught World Cultures with a focus on studying the history, economics,government, environment, and cultures of the seven continents, and basic social study skills which are integrated with historical content throughout the year.
• Advisory: Explained and encouraged students about life skills, and how to create a healthy environment where ever they go currently and in the future by helping them understand who they are and how to communicate and listen effectively.
Lead Pre-school Teacher
Alliance Center for Education-Charlotte, NC
November 2018 to April 2021
Taught three year-olds using the Creative Curriculum to help students master getting used to the world around them through dramatic play, establishing healthy relationships with family, friends, and teachers. Prepared students for transition to Kindergarten by teaching letter and number recognition; including phonics, and phonemic awareness.
Substitute and 5th Grade Teacher
Faith Outreach Academy-Tampa, FL
February 2018 to June 2018
Used a variety of teaching techniques to enhance students learning through creating well thought out lesson plans that were suitable for all learning styles. Taught several subjects such as: Bible, Penmanship, Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Science. Engaged students by creating visual aides that made learning interesting and fun. Lead Toddler Teacher
UCP of Central Florida-Orlando, FL
January 2017 to August 2017
Led a well organized classroom of 12 toddlers, and created well thought out lesson plans to meet all learning styles. Created a weekly theme, which tied into the letter, number, shape, and color for that particular week. Engaged students into creative play, and sensory activities that were full of fun and learning.
Completed colorful themed art projects with students. Planned organized outdoor activities for toddlers to help develop their gross motor skills. Tracked student's progress to meeting goals for each domain of Toddler Development.
History Teacher
Southland Christian School-Kissimmee, FL
August 2015 to January 2016
· Used Abeka curriculum to teach well thought out: Economics, Government, United States and World History lessons.
· Checked and discussed homework assignments, and linked previous knowledge to current knowledge. History and Reading Teacher
PM Wells Charter Academy-Kissimmee, FL
March 2013 to June 2015
Used a variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in 6th grade World History. Implemented reading strategies to enhance student's reading comprehension skills. Taught figurative language/poetic devices, context clues, explicit information vs, inferential information and direct/indirect characterization.
Education
VPK License and VPK Center Director License in Early Childhood Education Office of Early Learning-Florida
House of David School of Ministry-Orlando, FL
January 2016 to October 2017
Bachelor's degree in History
Buffalo State College-Buffalo, NY
August 2002 to May 2005
Skills
• Lesson planning
• Teaching
• Budgeting
• Academic advising
• Classroom Management
• Special Needs
• Behavior management
• Writing Skills
• Preschool experience
• Early childhood education
• Behavior Management
• Toddler Care
• Classroom management
• Special education
• Classroom Experience
• Analysis skills
• Special Education
• Google Docs
• Leadership
• Classroom experience
• Tutoring
• Childhood development
• Childcare
• Experience with Children
• Experience working with students
• Experience Working With Students
Certifications and Licenses
Teaching Certification
Child Development Associate Certification
February 2025 to February 2029
A Director's credential is a State of Florida requirement that one must fulfill in order to secure a Center Director role in a Preschool or Childcare Center.
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