Lauren

Mroz
Goals
Obtaining an elementary teaching position where I can utilize my passion to create an engaging learning environment, and make a difference in students lives.

Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE|GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, ALLENDALE, MI Double Major: Integrated Science and Education Minor: Elementary Certification Achievements: Overall GPA 3.960 Deans List All Semesters Attended Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society TRIO Educational Talent Award Margaret B. Waddell Scholarship Certification: State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom) Integrated Science (DI) 6-8 APRIL 2013

Teaching Experience
C.A. FROST ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADAMY|GRAND RAPIDS, MI STUDENT TEACHER; 5TH GRADE Accepted a long-term substitute teacher position for my cooperating teacher while she was on disability for one and a half months. Developed and implemented engaging, effective lessons in all subject areas for a heterogeneous, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse classroom of 5th grade students. Worked collaboratively with other teachers, and faculty to create effective lessons to meet the individual needs of students. Designed and implemented an interactive science unit on heredity, genes, and DNA using technology and hands-on inquiry based activities to promote student engagement and learning Designed and introduced a new behavior plan which involves technology. The use of a SMART interactive whiteboard, combined with Class Dojo, a behavior management application for iPhone, kept students engaged, and improved classroom behavior. Attended parent/teacher conferences, faculty, and team meetings. Led a child study to assess a behaviorally and academically challenged student from my classroom. Actively participated in assessing student progress, lunch/recess duty, and created a newsletter and website to keep parents informed. JANUARY 2013 - APRIL 2013