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Lauren Martin
(816) 210-8164
e-mail: laurenmichellemartin@hotmail.com
lauren-martin.weebly.com

Education
Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences Anticipated Graduation
Date: May 2017
GPA: 3.207 on 4.0 scale University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Endorsement: Math Education

Praxis Status: Completed Praxis I and Praxis II pending

Certification
Application pending for Nebraska Initial Teaching Certificate

Related Experience in Education

Student Teaching
Grade 8, Scott Middle School, Lincoln, NE January-May 2017
Differentiated Algebra
o Taught three different sections
o Used technology such as PowerPoint and Word to create lessons to project
through Apple TV.
o Created discovery based lessons and exercises related to exponents as well
as adding, subtracting and multiplying polynomials.
Math 8
o Taught one section with 18 different IEPs
These IEPs include, autism, emotional disturbance, math learning
disability, and reading disability.
o Created discovery based lessons related to triangles, quadrilaterals, and
angles
Comprehensive Duties
o Participated in all aspects of teaching including Parent-Teacher Conferences

Practicum Experiences
Grade 8, Mickle Middle School, Lincoln, NE August-December 2016
Worked in a classroom of about 30 Differentiated Algebra students
Created and taught lessons on Slope-Intercept Form and Direct Variation
Taught with an iPad projected through Apple TV
Taught using an Elmo
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Adult Education, Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE September 2014-

December 2014
Worked in a classroom to help adults earn GEDs
Worked through reading and basic computational skills
Mentored students through positive support
Additional Experiences with Children
Tutor, A+ Program, Lees Summit School District, Lees Summit, MO August
2009-May 2013
Tutored a group of students from a 6th grade math classroom
Mentored students during after school daycare (Kindergarten through 6th)
Played games and did crafts with students after school

Honors
Deans List, College of Education and Human Sciences, one semester
Ruth Leverton Scholarship
Nebraska Legends Scholar

Research Experience
Research assistant for Lorraine Males, Professor of Mathematics Education, UNL, August
2016-present
Transcribed interviews on staged planning
Coded interview transcriptions by how the teacher attended, interpreted and used
the curriculum materials.

Professional Conferences
NCTM Innov8 conference (St. Louis, 2016)
Attended multiple sessions on struggling learners
Attended sessions on algebra tiles, project strings, anxiety, lesson structure for all
students, and making the most of mistakes.
CPM teacher conference presenter (San Francisco, 2017)
Will present results of current research on staged planning
Helped create a presentation and mock interview activity for the attendees
Will attend other sessions on collaborative classrooms and assessment

Professional Skills
Interpersonal Communication Basic speaking skills in Spanish
Computer (Word, iPad, Excel, Desmos, Geogebra) Public speaking including
PowerPoint
Extensive knowledge of Horticulture Strong writing ability
Experience with learner diversity Experience with a wide variety of
age groups

Volunteer Activity
Tutor/Mentor, Adult Education, Southeast Community College January
2015-May 2016

Campus Activities
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Member, Scarlet Guard August 2013-May 2014

Member, Nebraska Legends Scholar August 2013-May 2014

Additional Work Experience

Server/Bartender/Key Holder, Outback Steakhouse, Lincoln, NE October
2013-present
Server/Assistant Manager, Baskin Robbins, Lees Summit, MO 2011-2013
Retail Associate, Aramark, Kansas City, MO 2011-2013