Lauren N. Woods
[email protected]
Objective: To teach children academics, develop their love for life-long learning, and promote positive character development in a school environment
Education: Taylor University, Upland, Indiana; 3.6 GPA, 2004
Michigan State University; Master of Arts in Education,
Pending Graduation May 2011
Weekly Undergraduate Field Experience:
Teacher’s Assistant in Headstart, 5 year old Preschool, 3rd grade classes
Assisted in Math Lab in 2nd grade class, Taught Math Lab in 4th grade class
Personal tutoring on weekly basis of 1st grade student
Student Teaching: Fall Semester 2003
Southside Elementary School, Hartford City, Indiana – 2nd grade class
(10 weeks)
Kendall Elementary School, Marion, Indiana – Kindergarten class (8 weeks)
Work Experience:
Kindergarten Teacher: August 2010-Present
North Elementary School; Widefield School District 3; Colorado Springs, CO
· Teach full-day kindergarten class in a low socio-economic school.
· Work in conjunction with a co-teacher to create a complementing kindergarten program.
· Analyze data to create a successful learning program for all students.
Certified Brain Trainer: September 2007 – Present
Learning Rx South Office, Colorado Springs, CO
· Train students in cognitive skills on a personal, one-on-one basis.
· Analyze results from Woodcock-Johnson cognitive testing and create a personalized program for each student.
· Complete continuing education to stay current on the latest cognitive and educational research.
Kindergarten Teacher: January 2005 – June 2010
Colorado Springs Christian Schools of Woodland Park, Colorado Springs, CO
· Taught full-day kindergarten and pre-kindergarten program at a branch campus of the Colorado Springs Christian Schools.
· Worked alongside and in conjunction with colleagues at other campuses.
· Led accreditation process and assisted with other administrative tasks.
Completed Training in Supplemental Curriculums:
Stand Out Math
Colorado Reading First Program
Pirate Math
Activities:
Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
Nominee, 2000 Outstanding Young Citizen Award, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
College:
President of Kappa Delta Pi Upsilon Zeta Chapter, Educational Honor Society
Director of Registration for Taylor University High School Youth Conference
Housing Coordinator for Taylor University High School Youth Conference
Member of Mission Team to the Czech Republic
Taught Junior Achievement to 4th grade class
Small Group Bible Study Leader
Kids Club Volunteer
BASSYCS, Jr. Volunteer
References:
Mr. Paul MacRenato – Principal, North Elementary School, Widefield School District 3; (719) 391-3375
Mrs. Debbie Nelson – Reading Coach, North Elementary School, Widefield School District 3; (719) 391-3375
Mrs. Camille Bowers – Kindergarten Teacher, North Elementary School, Widefield School District 3; (719) 391-3375
Mr. John West – Former Principal of Colorado Springs Christian Schools of Woodland Park; (719) 290-8790
Mrs. Trish Cannella – First Grade Teacher, Colorado Springs Christian Schools of Woodland Park; (719) 867-4125
Education: Taylor University, Upland, Indiana; 3.6 GPA, 2004
Michigan State University; Master of Arts in Education,
Pending Graduation May 2011
Weekly Undergraduate Field Experience:
Teacher’s Assistant in Headstart, 5 year old Preschool, 3rd grade classes
Assisted in Math Lab in 2nd grade class, Taught Math Lab in 4th grade class
Personal tutoring on weekly basis of 1st grade student
Student Teaching: Fall Semester 2003
Southside Elementary School, Hartford City, Indiana – 2nd grade class
(10 weeks)
Kendall Elementary School, Marion, Indiana – Kindergarten class (8 weeks)
Work Experience:
Kindergarten Teacher: August 2010-Present
North Elementary School; Widefield School District 3; Colorado Springs, CO
· Teach full-day kindergarten class in a low socio-economic school.
· Work in conjunction with a co-teacher to create a complementing kindergarten program.
· Analyze data to create a successful learning program for all students.
Certified Brain Trainer: September 2007 – Present
Learning Rx South Office, Colorado Springs, CO
· Train students in cognitive skills on a personal, one-on-one basis.
· Analyze results from Woodcock-Johnson cognitive testing and create a personalized program for each student.
· Complete continuing education to stay current on the latest cognitive and educational research.
Kindergarten Teacher: January 2005 – June 2010
Colorado Springs Christian Schools of Woodland Park, Colorado Springs, CO
· Taught full-day kindergarten and pre-kindergarten program at a branch campus of the Colorado Springs Christian Schools.
· Worked alongside and in conjunction with colleagues at other campuses.
· Led accreditation process and assisted with other administrative tasks.
Completed Training in Supplemental Curriculums:
Stand Out Math
Colorado Reading First Program
Pirate Math
Activities:
Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
Nominee, 2000 Outstanding Young Citizen Award, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
College:
President of Kappa Delta Pi Upsilon Zeta Chapter, Educational Honor Society
Director of Registration for Taylor University High School Youth Conference
Housing Coordinator for Taylor University High School Youth Conference
Member of Mission Team to the Czech Republic
Taught Junior Achievement to 4th grade class
Small Group Bible Study Leader
Kids Club Volunteer
BASSYCS, Jr. Volunteer
References:
Mr. Paul MacRenato – Principal, North Elementary School, Widefield School District 3; (719) 391-3375
Mrs. Debbie Nelson – Reading Coach, North Elementary School, Widefield School District 3; (719) 391-3375
Mrs. Camille Bowers – Kindergarten Teacher, North Elementary School, Widefield School District 3; (719) 391-3375
Mr. John West – Former Principal of Colorado Springs Christian Schools of Woodland Park; (719) 290-8790
Mrs. Trish Cannella – First Grade Teacher, Colorado Springs Christian Schools of Woodland Park; (719) 867-4125
