LAUREN PERKEY

512-956-2602 Laurenperkey@gmail.com
506 Palos Verdes, Lakeway, TX 78734

PROFILE
Dedicated, ambitious and goal-driven educator with 6 years experience.
Successful in providing activities and materials to engage and challenge the
students intellectually
High problem solving agility and aptitude for learning
Poised and competent, performing well in hectic environments involving
time-critical deadlines
Bilingual; English and Spanish

EDUCATION
B.A. in Global Studies, St. Edwards University, Austin, Texas, May 2009
Sigma Alpha Pi, Academic Society of Honor and Leadership
M.A. in International Education, Framingham State University, Massachusetts,
In progress (Expected date of completion, April 2016)

EXPERIENCE
Instituto Thomas Jefferson, Guadalajara, Mexico
Elementary Teacher

2012 - 2015

Experience as a homeroom teacher for grades 2, 3, and 4

Perform the responsibilities required of a Team Leader for the 2013-2014 school year
Cultivate a classroom environment conducive to learning and encourage excellent student/teacher
interaction
Evaluate and assess student performance based on differentiation in the classroom and the specific
needs of the students
Provide proactive communication to parents in order to encourage involvement in the
learning/development process
Cooperating teacher and mentor for two student teachers

Ingles Corporativo
English Teacher

2010 - 2012

Prepared curriculum and lesson plans appropriate to students learning abilities

Responsible for group and individual assessment
Created a trusting environment considering the students strengths, weaknesses, and personal
learning styles

Pierre Faure, Guadalajara, Mexico

Middle School Teacher

2009 - 2010

English teacher for grades sixth, seventh and eighth

Motivated students, as well as demonstrated patience and understanding while managing behavioral
problems
Effectively assessed students abilities, as well as selected and implemented instructional strategies
based on individual learning needs and behaviors
Provided one-on-one, as well as large and small group instruction

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