Lauren Ashley Telfer

*** ********* ****** • Saline, MI 48176

i8e5pl@r.postjobfree.com

(734) 323- 0025

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an elementary special education teaching position.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Four years working with individuals with developmental disabilities

• Resourceful and insightfully adapt quickly to challenges

• Diplomacy in handling difficult or sensitive issues effectively

• Knowledge of various areas of special education including behavior management techniques, learning theories and vocational development.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

STUDENT TEACHING at North Creek Elementary in Chelsea, MI

• Fifteen weeks of student teaching in first grade general education classroom

• Prepared lesson plans, delivered instruction and classroom management

SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING at Eberwhite Elementary in Ann Arbor, MI

• Ten weeks of student teaching, starting April 2011 through June 2011

• Scheduled multiple educational field trips for children, while participating in IEP’s and behavior plans

ADMINISTRATION at PEAC

• Co-organizer for annual fund raising event, which included contacting donors, scheduling services and various other tasks.

• Assisted in writing grant applications for funding opportunities

EDUCATION

• Eastern Michigan University - 2011

Major in Special Education- Cognitive Impairment

Minor in Adapted Physical Education

• Oakland University - 2008

B.S. in Health Science with a minor in Exercise Science

WORK EXPERIENCE

PEAC- Programs to Educate All Cyclists June 2008- present

Site Coordinator & Cycling Instructor

Coordinated activities that taught children with disabilities how to ride various types of bikes

Health Quest Physical Therapy June 2006- December 2008

Physical Therapy Technician & Clerical Assistant

Assist therapists with their patients’ exercises as well as various clerical duties

Sun Oasis Tanning Center December 2005- April 2007

Sales Associate

AFFILIATIONS

• Member of Student Michigan Education Association

• Member of Council for Exceptional Children

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

• Spring/Summer 2011

Coordinator of Special Olympics Young Athletes

• June 2008

MDA Summer Camp

Volunteered as a camp counselor, also volunteered at various fundraising events

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