LAURYN HOWARD

ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with children,

staff and parents.

Dedicated, goal-driven and resourceful professional educator who is committed to the field of

education.
A versatile individual with the knowledge to develop hands-on lessons and a curriculum that will

capture childrens imagination.

EDUCATION Masters of Education in Literacy K-12 University of New England, Biddeford, ME Directors Certification in Early Childhood Education Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge, CO Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH May 2013 August 2010 May 2006

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE Falmouth Elementary School- Falmouth, ME 2012-2013 Educational Technician III Implemented and followed Individualized Education Program (IEP) Created and implemented an individualized spelling program for first grade students. Developed a modified behavior plan. Effectively communicated with special education staff and primary teacher. Falmouth Elementary School-Falmouth, ME Tutor Created a literacy curriculum for a fifth grade student. Developed a math curriculum for a fifth grade student. Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland Public Schools Substitute Teacher Followed teachers lesson plans. Bright Horizons- Newburyport, MA Lead Teacher (Preschool) 2012-2012

2011-2012

2010-2011

Combined play and interactive activities with an increasing focus on early academic learning,

including letter recognition, phonics, numbers and an awareness of science and nature. Communicated effectively with parents about their children's development. Managed other teaching staff, organizing workers and volunteers, documenting growth and behavioral reports of children. Planned and implemented an individualized curriculum that fosters each childs different learning styles. Created an engaging and stimulating classroom environment. Carriage House Early Learning Center-Breckenridge, CO 2008- 2010 Lead Teacher (Pre-Kindergarten) Combined play and interactive activities with an increasing focus on early academic learning, including letter recognition, phonics, numbers and an awareness of science and nature. Communicated effectively with parents about their children's development. Managed other teaching staff, organizing workers and volunteers, documenting growth and behavioral reports of children. Planned and implemented an individualized curriculum that fosters each childs different learning styles. Created an engaging and stimulating classroom environment. Carriage House Early Learning Center-Breckenridge, CO 2006-2008 Lead Teacher (Preschool) Combined play and interactive activities with an increasing focus on early academic learning, including letter recognition, phonics, numbers and an awareness of science and nature. Communicated effectively with parents about their children's development. Managed other teaching staff, organizing workers and volunteers, documenting growth and behavioral reports of children. Planned and implemented an individualized curriculum that fosters each childs different learning styles. Created an engaging and stimulating classroom environment. CERTIFICATIONS Maine Teachers Certification New Hampshire Teachers Certification Colorado Director of Early Childhood Education Certification ACTIVITIES AND SKILLS Team Leader Served as team leader of Masters Program-Action Research Group Private Tutor Served as private tutor for kindergarten-aged child REFERENCES Available Upon Request 2013-2013

2011-2012