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PORTFOLIO LINK:

LAUREN E. BROWN HOME ADDRESS


sites.psu.edu/missbportfolio [email protected] 1418 Adams Ave.
(570)-504-6145 Dunmore, PA 18509

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction | College of Education Class of May 2023
 PA License in Secondary Biology Education

The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA


Bachelors of Science in Biology | Eberly College of Science Class of May 2022

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Penn State Field Experience State College, PA
Student Teaching- 8th Grade General Science August 2022- April
2023
 Participated in the development and implementation of a genetics unit for a local 8 th grade General Science class at Park Forest
Middle School
 Lessons focused on an emphasis of using inquiry-based teaching to guide students through observations, idea generation, and
takeaways in alignment with Next Generation Science Standards
Dunmore School District Dunmore,
PA
Substitute Teacher, Summer Success Teacher, Teacher’s Aid June 2021-
Current
 Supported student learning by upholding day to day routines including classroom management, following through on substitute
plans, and adhering to the values of the district.
 Generated personalized lesson plans for a small class of 2 nd grade students over the summer to prepare them with the skills they
would need to enter the next grade level.
Penn State Department of Biology University Park,
PA
Introductory Biology Lab Teaching Assistant August 2021- April
2023
 Instructed groups of 25-50 students on basic lab techniques in addition to answering questions, grading assignments, and holding
office hours twice a week.
 Worked closely with instructors and other teaching assistant to implement 12 weeks of lab instruction and prep to ensure knowledge
of the content.
Penn State Department of Biology University Park,
PA
Senior Learning Assistant June 2019- August
2021
 Managed and coordinated lecture materials and office hours for 40 learning assistants. This included generating an office hour
schedule and making review worksheets for the other learning assistants to use.
 Conducted exam reviews for students within the course once an exam block and answer student questions on the material.

EXPERIENCE WITH STUDENTS


Penn State Undergraduate Admissions University Park,
PA
Welcome Desk Assistant August 2021- May
2023
 Communicated with upwards of 500 prospective students and their families daily by checking them into their tours and answering
any questions they may have.
 Worked with fellow peers to organize tour groups, answer questions, and facilitate admissions events

Office of Summer Session University Park,


PA
LEAP Mentor June 2019- August
2021
 Welcomed and oriented groups of 30 or more incoming freshman to campus during a six-week period.
 Helped facilitate connections between students within the group by planning study groups and various team building exercises

Penn State Scranton Dunmore,


PA
PORTFOLIO LINK:
LAUREN E. BROWN HOME ADDRESS
sites.psu.edu/missbportfolio [email protected] 1418 Adams Ave.
(570)-504-6145 Dunmore, PA 18509
Summer Camp Counselor June 2019- August
2019
 Assisted teachers with science experiments and classroom management for students ages 6-13.
 Supported and facilitated small group STEM activities that corresponded to the lessons being taught by the instructor.

SKILLS

 Canvas
 In-depth knowledge and implementation of Next Generation Science Standards
 Lab Techniques
 Organized

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