Resume: Microsoft Word Version Lauren Nixon
lnixon08@wou.edu
Profile _________________________________________________________________________
Passionate elementary teacher experienced in designing units that target common core standards and utilizing technology to activate student interest; skilled in developing creative lesson plans that reach multiple learning styles, and a dedicated teacher who is committed to the success of each student.
Education _________________________________________________________________________
B.S., Early Childhood Education
Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR June 2012
Focus Areas: United States History & Language Arts
President’s Honor Roll Dean’s List
3.78/4.0 GPA
Teaching Related Experience _________________________________________________________________________
4th/5th Grade student teacher
Mountain View Elementary School, Corvallis, OR April 2012-June 2012 Letter of Recommendation
- Assumed all teaching responsibilities for three consecutive weeks in which lessons were differentiated to meet varying readiness levels
- Designed and facilitated a hands on ten lesson work sample exploring variables in scientific inquiry that integrated literacy
- Utilized the in class SMART BOARD for classroom management and interactive/visual lessons
- Maintained classroom management by communicating expectations and establishing set routines
- Integrated social studies and science topics into literacy area
2ND GRADE STUDENT TEACHER
Mountain View Elementary School, Corvallis, OR April 2011- March 2012 Letter of Recommendation
- Worked with the classroom teacher to develop curriculum for 22 2nd graders
- Assumed all teaching responsibilities under the leadership of classroom teacher
- Helped design and implement weekly lesson plans and activities in all subject areas
- Maintained effective communications with staff and parents
- Utilized various teaching strategies that encouraged student participation
- Designed and facilitated a twelve lesson work sample on Geometry resulting in a 40% average learning gains
- Designed and facilitated a three lesson unit on map skills resulting in a 49% average learning gains
Activities & Community Involvement _______________________________________________
Service Learning Project April 2012- June 2012
Mountain View Elementary School, Corvallis, OR
- Developed a school wide recycling project with two fellow cohort members
- Reached out to members of the community to come and educate the students on recycling
- Established a set plan that could be continued for years to come.
Resident Assistant/Camp Counselor June 2008-August 2008
Upward Bound, Coos Bay, OR,
- Assisted in leading 30 freshmen-sophomore high school students in a six week-long summer academy
- Provided support to lead faculty members for day to day planning, and after school activities
- Mentored at risk youth in decision making skills
- Tutored students in all academic areas including: math, language arts, and social studies
For letters of recommendation from both mentor teachers and my university supervisor: Letters of Recommendation