Lauren Andrews
Farmville
Summary
Professional with strong background in intrapersonal interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Unity Church
09.2023 - Current
- Serving as a temporary office manager while the person who regularly does it is out with an injury
- Streamlined office operations to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize supplies and reduce costs.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Youth Leader
Unity Church
04.2020 - Current
- Coordinated and led weekly youth meetings, facilitating conversations and activities to promote team building and leadership development.
- Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
- Planned youth group events such as fall festivals, various activities, and mission trips.
- Cultivated relationships with community organizations to create opportunities for youth.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Provided guidance and support to youth in developing positive self-image and thriving personal relationships.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
Elementary School Teacher
Eastern Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Developed and implemented IEP and 504 plans for mulitple students.
- Communicated IEP documents and 504 plans with other staff members and parents of students effectively.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and promote engagement.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and foster community involvement.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- AI Champion for the school, which included finding new AI resources that were reliable and sharing how to use them with fellow educators,
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Eastern Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment.
- Planned and prepared lessons.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students’ behavioral and academic issues.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Helped teachers manage carpool.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Aftercare Worker
Christ Covenant School
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Provided individual and group teaching assisting with homework to students in grades K-5 to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Maintained school discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students’ learning and behavioral problems.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Memorial Baptist Preschool
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized snack time.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Primrose Preschool
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with a concentration in Reading
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2023
Skills
- Developing and implementing Individulized Education Plans and 504s for students
- Writing Learning Focus Plans
- Looking and assessing data in PLC meetings
- Administered CFAs
- Technology use (iPads, iReady, Seesaw, Reading Horizons, mClass)
- Differentiated Instruction (Reading and Math Groups)
- Imaginative Hands-On Learning
- School Community Relations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Office administration
- Clear oral/written communication
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Administrative support
- Document management
Timeline
Office Manager
Unity Church
09.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Eastern Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2025
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Eastern Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Memorial Baptist Preschool
08.2021 - 12.2021
Youth Leader
Unity Church
04.2020 - Current
Aftercare Worker
Christ Covenant School
03.2020 - 12.2022
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Primrose Preschool
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with a concentration in Reading
East Carolina University