Lauren Abro

40798 Sawyer Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

586-718-3835 | abrolauren@gmail.com
Teaching Portfolio Website: laurenabro.weebly.com/

Enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a commitment to helping students with learning and
fostering a love of the educational process. Experienced in assessing learning styles, tailoring
approaches to suit needs, using assessment to inform instruction, and working with students
individually and in groups.

EDUCATION

Oakland University, Rochester, MI Dean’s List, Magna Cum Laude – GPA 3.85
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education April 2016
Endorsement: Language Arts

CERTIFICATION

State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate

Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom)
Language Arts (BX) K-8

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher (Grades 3-8) Sept 2017 – Present

Birmingham Covington School – Bloomfield Hills, MI
 Build trust and rapport with students, teachers, and administrators
 Execute lesson plans across grade levels while managing classroom order
 Willingness to undertake extra-curricular assignments, for example:
o Teach and lead afterschool Choice Hour programs varying from Creative Writing,
Animals & Art, LegoLand Fun, Homework Help, and Cardio Drumming
o Assistant director of the school musical, “Once Upon a Mattress” and “High School
Musical JR”

2nd Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher April 2018 – June 2018

Pembroke Elementary School – Troy, MI
 Prepared, planned, and taught daily lesson plans in accordance with plans left by the
previous teacher
 Successfully managed and monitored classroom for a positive and disciplined learning
environment
 Ensured to keep the parents informed of the progress of their children
 Coordinated with teaching staff in preparing teaching materials
 Participated in IEP review meetings in order to amend the IEP – ensuring the student’s
educational needs were being met
3rd Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher Dec 2017 – Jan 2018
Pembroke Elementary School – Troy, MI
 Provided instruction in math, science, and social studies
 Team taught; communicated with teaching partner daily to discuss student progress,
behavior, and ways to integrate language arts
 Ensured the same academic and behavioral expectations as teaching partner
 Assessed students’ understanding and learning both formally and informally
 Collected and interpreted data to monitor student progress and guide future instruction
 Managed communication with parents in regard to student performance through emails
 Accommodated all children and differentiated instruction

5th/6th Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher Jan 2017 – June 2017

Birmingham Covington School – Bloomfield Hills, MI
 Provided instruction in core curriculum subjects – language arts and social studies
 Developed and led daily lessons while providing clear and precise expectations for the
students
 Contributed in IEP meetings and ensured that each student’s IEP was fully implemented
 Evaluated student understanding and prepared tests to determine comprehension
 Provided effective student feedback in a timely manner
 Responded to inquiries from students and parents in a respectful manner
 Completed report cards and held Spring parent-teacher conferences
 Administered F&P assessments, finding the instructional and frustration level of each
student
 Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with grade-level teachers
 Attended professional development to maintain and improve instructional practice

2nd Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher Sept 2016 – Nov 2016

Troy Union Elementary – Troy, MI
 Set-up the classroom, planned, and attended all beginning of the school year functions
 Hosted curriculum night and provided parents with an overview of what their child will
be learning during the school year
 Administered, scored, analyzed, and interpreted results from F&P assessments – used
information gathered to create guided reading groups
 Developed and implemented lessons utilizing differentiated instruction to meet the needs
of all learners
 Integrated The 7 Habits into my classroom culture to help students develop self-
confidence and essential life skills
 Implemented Cultures of Thinking strategies across the curriculum to aid students in
understanding the importance of their own thinking

2nd Grade Student Teaching Position Sept 2015 – April 2016

Troy Union Elementary – Troy, MI
 Exhibited promptness and professionalism
 Maintained appropriate classroom rapport and discipline
 Collaborated effectively with 2nd grade team – lesson planned weekly and shared ideas
 Discussed lesson plans with the cooperating teacher prior to presenting the lesson;
complied with all reasonable requests made
  Incorporated movement in lessons
 Implemented technology such as iPads and SMART Board
 Engaged students in meaningful learning and encouraged student participation
 Worked with whole class, small group, and individual students
 Attended regular staff meetings, PTO meetings once per month, district-wide professional
development, and teacher training workshops
 Participated in parent-teacher conferences and extra-curricular activities, such as game
night and the school auction
 Offered weekly tutoring services after school

ADDITIONAL TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher Sept 2015 – Present

Oakland Schools – Oakland County, MI
 Instruct classrooms in various subjects ranging from grades K-8
 Perform classroom duties, such as taking and recording attendance and lunch count
 Adhere to lesson plans
 Manage classroom activities and supervise student behavior
 Write detailed report for teacher about class events
 Learn emergency evacuation routes for the classroom assigned

Nanny June 2015 – June2018

The Alcorn Family – Troy, MI
 Cared for two children, ages 12 and 13
 Communicated daily with parents
 Planned and prepared meals
 Supervised daily activities for children and accompany children on outings
 Kept the children safe, entertained, and educationally stimulated

Child Care Assistant Sept 2015 – June 2015

C.A.R.E Company – Troy, MI
 Led book club and organized group discussions for children of all ages
 Assisted children with homework
 Ensured health, safety and well-being of all children
 Attended professional developments to expand my knowledge, skills, and beliefs
 Designed gym games that kept children active

Child Care Assistant Sept 2013 – Aug 2014

Rainbow Child Care Center – Troy, MI
 Assisted lead teachers in lesson plans and activities
 Maintained accurate child attendance and hourly head count records
 Communicated daily with parents
 Observed children and wrote anecdotal notes
 Supported children during work and play
 Created arts and crafts, games, and other activities to increase fine motor skills
 Attended professional development trainings on curriculum
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

MS Word Moodle Movie Maker

MS Excel iPad Inspiration
MS Outlook Seesaw SMART Board
MS PowerPoint Educreations Clevertouch
Google Docs Adobe Photoshop WebQuest
ELMO Promethean Board Weebly

INTERESTS

Reading Traveling Collecting Cooking

PHILOSOPHY

Teaching is my passion! I will strive to create a safe, fun, and productive learning environment
for all students. I will aim to make learning meaningful, engaging, relevant, authentic, and
appropriate for the needs of all learners. A teacher's enthusiasm and conviction for learning is
something that influences students' attitude toward education. Teaching is more than presenting
information and ideas; it is inspiring, motivating, and encouraging students in all that they do –
academically, emotionally, and socially. I comprehend the significant role I will play in each and
every child’s life.

My goal is to help students become problem solvers, lifelong learners, and independent thinkers
by establishing a classroom based upon mutual respect, responsibility, and accountability. I am
dedicated to establishing and maintaining high expectations for my students. I firmly believe that
building relationships is the key to any child's success in my classroom. Teamwork is necessary
between students and teachers, and among parents and teachers. In order to achieve a positive
experience for all, I will encourage and promote parent involvement in education. I am an
advocate for children and their right to have rich learning experiences.