Lauren Garner
Columbia
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Richland School District Two
01.2024 - Current
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Associate
Walmart
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Cashier
Food Lion
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Crew Member
Wendy's
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
Crew Member
McDonald's
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC12-2023
High School Diploma -
W.J. Keenan Highschool
Columbia, SC06-2019
Skills
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Data collection
- Progress evaluations
Certification
Special Education: Intellectual Disablilites
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Richland School District Two
01.2024 - Current
Associate
Walmart
09.2020 - 05.2023
Cashier
Food Lion
06.2020 - 09.2020
Crew Member
Wendy's
06.2019 - 08.2019
Crew Member
McDonald's
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
South Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
W.J. Keenan Highschool
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