Lauren Sandridge
Elementary Educator
CONTACT
108 Lee Ave Apt B
Elkton, VA 22827
OBJECTIVE
To secure a position as an elementary educator in a progressive,
community-centered school district where I am able to be
challenged and utilize my creativity and true desire to educate for
the benefit of my students.
[email protected]
(540)435-4334
laurensandridge.weebly.com
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF VIRGINIA
Postgraduate professional
license certification
Elementary Education, PK-6
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER/PRACTICUM STUDENT, THIRD GRADE | 750 hours
Elkton Elementary School
October 2015 Present | Elkton, VA
EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS IN
TEACHING
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA | May 2016
Concentration in
Elementary Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
INTERDISCIPLINARY LIBERAL
STUDIES
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA | May 2015
Concentration in
Mathematics and Science
Minor in Elementary
Education
Acted as the lead teacher in the classroom for four weeks by
designing and implementing all lessons including whole and
small group, assessing for understanding and grading all work.
Designed and implemented multiple Virginia Standards of
Learning aligned units on a variety of topics.
Worked collaboratively with cooperating teacher to create
differentiated lessons for all students in the classroom, and
remediation for below grade level students.
Created a variety of lasting educational experiences, such as
hands-on/minds-on activities, engaging students in such topics
as Ancient Rome, geometric figures, and simple machines.
Observed a variety of assessments using Interactive Achievement,
STAR, and PALS.
Openly communicated with parents during parent teacher
conferences and school events.
STUDENT TEACHER, KINDERGARTEN | 450 hours
Shenandoah Elementary School
August 2015 October 2015 | Shenandoah, VA
Participated in activities prior to the start of the school year
including a back to school event and professional development
meetings.
Acted as the lead teacher in the classroom for four weeks by
planning and implementing all lessons, assessing for
understanding and grading all work.
Worked collaboratively with the kindergarten grade team to
create a variety of lasting educational experiences.
Observed a variety of assessments and benchmark tests,
including PALS, and Virginia Kindergarten Readiness.
Kept students engaged by implementing hands-on lessons,
including: geometric figure sorting and senses activity.
Lauren Sandridge
Elementary Educator
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Virginia State Reading
Association,
2013 Present
PRACTICUM STUDENT, FOURTH GRADE | 162 hours
Cub Run Elementary School
September 2014 December 2014 | Penn Laird, VA
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR, AED, and First Aid Adults and
Pediatrics
Completed May 2013
REFERENCES
Lori Trent
Cooperating Teacher
Shenandoah Elementary
Rachel Lemn
Cooperating Teacher
Elkton Elementary
Sandra Whetzel
Supervisor
James Madison University
Brenda Freykar
Restaurant Manager
Ciros Italian Eatery
Observed and participated in daily classroom routines.
Designed and implemented classroom appropriate lessons
on mathematics, social studies and language arts aligned
with the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Worked collaboratively with cooperating teacher to create
differentiated lessons for all students in the classroom.
PRACTICUM STUDENT, PREKINDERGARTEN | 170 hours
Mountain View Elementary School
September 2013 December 2013 | Harrisonburg, VA
Observed and participated in daily classroom routines.
Carried out a case study on the social, cognitive, and physical
development of a prekindergarten student, as well as
administered a practice PALS assessment.
Designed and implemented several lessons centered on arts
and play in the classroom, promoting creativity using the
book Shape by Shape.
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
SUBSTITUTE, Rockingham County Public Schools
January 2016 Present | Harrisonburg, VA
Implement lesson plans as designated by classroom teacher,
while being held responsible for effectively managing student
behavior, and classroom routine.
VOLUNTEER MATH TUTOR, Elkton Elementary School
February 2016 Present | Elkton, VA
Tutor a small group of eight students in a third grade class,
with a variety of mathematical topics, teaching additional
skills and correcting any misconceptions that are present.
LEAD SERVER, Ciros Italian Eatery
October 2007 July 2015 | Elkton, VA
Responsible for interviewing and hiring new front of house
employees, as well as training new staff on complicated
procedures and customer service.
Acted as assistant manager, held responsible for the overall
running and function of the restaurant.
