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Hello! My name is Lauren and I am a certified teacher. I have been teaching English and English as a second language for 5 years now. I studied teaching for 4 years at the University of Vermont in the United States. Later, I went on to teach in Spain and Costa Rica where I worked in schools and giving private classes. I look forward to meeting you!
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA Graduated: May 2012
Bachelor of Science Degree – Teaching: Primary Education
• Minor Degrees: Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology
• GPA: 3.63: The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Deans List
• Certified teacher in the United States
• Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
New Jersey Public Schools, Brick, New Jersey April 2015-June 2016
• Spanish instructor for students in grades kindergarten through grade 5
• Provide instruction through language immersion for reading, writing and
comprehension in Spanish through individualized lessons, presentations, and projects
• Incorporate lessons on Spanish culture and knowledge of Spanish speaking countries
Academy del Sol, Nosara, Costa Rica April 2014-Sept. 2014
• Head teacher of English and Science for students in kindergarten through grade 4
• Taught in a bilingual, private, international U.S. Satellite school
• Planned and carried out hands-on lessons, units, field trips, parent
communication, and individualized activities for all students
• Collaborated with fellow international teachers to plan bilingual lessons
I.E.S. Miguel de Mañara, San Jose de la Rinconada, Spain Oct. 2013- April 2014
• Taught English as a second language in a bilingual school
• Developed and implemented lesson plans in the areas of: English as a foreign language, science, history, music and art
• Worked collaboratively with the Spanish staff members to instruct bilingual classes in specific subject areas
Giner de los Rios Elementary School, Huelva, Spain Oct. 2012- June 2013
• Taught English as a second language in a bilingual elementary school
• Developed pliable lesson plans to assist students in kindergarten through
sixth grade
• Utilized verbal, written, and kinesthetic exercises to help students gain
greater comfort in accepting and using a second language.
Chamberlin Elementary School, South Burlington, Vermont Jan. 2012-May 2012
• Student Teaching internship - Grade 1
• 15 week placement, including a 2 week solo teaching period
• Designed and carried out Complex Instruction rotations intended to highlight multiple abilities in the classroom
• Collaborated with various professionals in the building: First grade team members, Behavior Specialists, Paraeducators, Administrators, etc.
Kelly Educational Services, Burlington, Vermont Jan. 2011-May 2012
• Substitute teacher in various elementary schools
• Provided instruction in classrooms from Kindergarten- Grade 6
• Managed classroom environment and upheld classroom routines
Essex Elementary School, Essex, Vermont Aug. 2011-Dec. 2011
• Inquiry Block Practicum placement- Grade 2
• Independently developed and implemented Science and Social Studies whole class lessons
• Used hands on and inquiry based lessons to engage students
C.P. Smith Elementary School, Burlington, Vermont Jan. 2011-May 2011
• Literacy Block Practicum placement- Grade 4
• Independently planned and taught full class lessons in the areas of Math, Literacy, and Reading
• Worked closely with small groups of students to help develop their listening, comprehension and fluency skills
My approach for teaching is welcoming and accepting. I want to make sure students are comfortable with me before we begin. I take the time to get to know each student so I can plan lessons based on their interests and needs. I will divide the class into different sections including vocabulary, conversation, and grammar. Each class will also include homework and exercises for students to practice throughout the week.
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