Lauren Mack-Bardin

Email: Lauren.mack@onslow.k12.nc.us

Objective
Passionate, dedicated educator seeking a position in teaching elementary education in a public school.

Teacher
Caring~Creative~Trustworthy Devoted teaching professional with the gift to reach each and every student and instill a love for learning. Enthusiastic person, who sends out additional resources to promote education in the home; encourages parents to participate in school events. Hard working and motivated educator, with strong communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate working relationships within the school community. Areas of Expertise Include: Early Childhood Intervention Thematic Units Literacy and Mathematics Development Classroom Management Individualized Education Plans Student Motivation Student Assessment Parent-Teacher Conferences Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning

Education and Credentials

Master of Science in Education: Inclusion Education University of New England-Biddeford, ME; May 2012 Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood/Childhood Education State University of New York at Cortland-Cortland, NY; May 2005 CPR/First Aid Certified

Professional Experience
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher/Special Education Teacher; August 2005-Present Hunters Creek Elementary School, Jacksonville, NC Applied accommodations in an inclusive classroom for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Taught students with multiple modalities using appropriate methods and the school curriculum. Motivated students utilizing interactive learning techniques for individualized and small group instruction. Developed weekly lesson plans and supplementary materials, and participated in district level curriculum programs. Used formative and summative assessment to guide instruction. Collaborated with grade level and to plan instruction and manage classrooms. Led county wide staff development to improve programs and teaching at the preschool level. Actively communicated with parents and initiated monthly parent activities in the classroom.

Professional Development
Curriculum Development ~ Behavior Management Training~ Importance of Formative Assessment~ Collecting and Documenting Evidence~ Analyzing Evidence and Descriptive Feedback~ Designing Local Curricula for the 21st Century Learner~ NC Professional Teaching Standards~ Individualized Education Plan Training Hobbies/Interests Exercising and Running Relay for Life Volunteer Caring for and Rescuing Animals Football and all sports

References
References are available upon request