Lauren M.

Fox
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203-952-4287 (cell); laurenmfox@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY
Pursuing Masters Degree in Special Education
Current GPA: 4.0
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Bachelor of Science in Education May 2012
Major: Elementary Teacher Education
Licensure/Certification: Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
Major GPA: 3.855; Overall: 3.512
Certification

Delaware Initial License (License No. 62797). Teacher of Middle Level Mathematics Grades 6-8 (Highly
Qualified), Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6 (Highly Qualified), Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades
K-12.

New York pending

Have successfully completed:

PRAXIS I (Reading: 183, Writing: 180, Math: 188)

NYSTCE
o Liberal Arts and Sciences Test. Score 273
o Elementary Assessment of Teaching Skills- Written. Score 262
o Multi-Subject. 260

PRAXIS II
o Middle School Mathematics 0069. Score 180
o Elementary Education: Content Knowledge 0014. Score 172
o Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 5011. Score 185
o Elementary Education Content Exercises 0012. Score 149
o Special Education Content Knowledge and Applications 5334. Score 173
o Special Education CK and Mild to Moderate Applications 5543. Score 182

EXPERIENCE
Assistant Teacher The Epiphany School, New York, NY
August 2013 Present

Work closely with students across all academic areas

Lead whole group math, reading, science, and social studies lessons which are aligned to the Common Core
Learning Standards

Work one-on-one or with small groups to individualize instruction

Grade work and provide students with appropriate feedback
Maintain parent communication concerning the well-being of students (both academically and socially)
Teacher/Tutor Eye Level Learning Center, Ridgefield, CT
May 2013 October 2013

Work closely with students to improve their reading and math skills
Ask/answer questions of students to further understanding
Review incorrectly answered questions to ensure the student understands the error
Provide supplemental activities to support student learning

Provide parents with a report at the end of each session detailing what was achieved, what skills were
worked on, what skills will be worked on next time, how the student is progressing, and what the student
will complete for homework

Graduate Assistant Manhattan College Office of Admissions, Riverdale, NY

August 2012 May 2013

Process admission applications and supporting documentation

Coordinate work schedules, supervise, and overlook the work activities of the student workers

Visit local high schools for college fairs and individual visits to promote the college, answer questions for
prospective students, and share new information concerning the college and its programs
Organize and coordinate group tours to visit campus

Student Teaching
Heritage Elementary School, Red Clay School District, Wilmington, DE
Brandywine Springs School, Red Clay School District, Wilmington, DE
January 2012 May 2012

Student taught in an inclusion classroom of 25 second grade students for eight weeks

Attended parent conferences and faculty and team meetings

Added to the school and classroom environments by displaying student work

Student taught in four 6th grade math classes ranging from 25-32 students each for eight weeks
Differentiated instruction in reading and math
Developed and implemented engaging, effective lessons in all subject areas
Incorporated movement into lessons
Used discovery-based learning in lessons
Incorporated technology into lessons
Created many SMARTBoard lessons
Created assessments to track student learning
Worked collaboratively with other teachers and professionals to create effective lessons that met the
learning needs and abilities of all students
Actively participated in activities including: recess duty, keeping parents/guardians informed through
newsletters and daily behavior charts

Methods Experience
H.B. DuPont Middle School, Red Clay School District, Hockessin, DE
Fall 2011

Developed and taught lessons across the middle school mathematics curriculum for grade eight
Conducted two high-level thinking math lessons with three separate eighth grade classes

North Star Elementary School, Red Clay School District, Hockessin, DE

Spring 2011

Developed and taught a read-aloud lesson to a class of 26 fifth grade students with a wide range of
abilities.

Developed and taught two math lessons to a class of 26 fifth grade students with a wide range of abilities.
Developed and taught two social studies lessons to two classes of 24-26 fifth grade students with a wide
range of abilities

Implemented spelling inventories and diagnostic tests (i.e. Words Their Way, DIBELS) to a fifth grade
student throughout three non-consecutive weeks

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Teacher, Willa Road Childrens Center

Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Summer Camp, Ridgefield, CT

2011
Summer 2009

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Seminars:

Becoming a Part of the Classroom Community (Contextual Factors)

Bullying
Teaching Tolerance
Effective Classroom Intervention Strategies
Family Conferences
Effective Behavior Intervention Strategies

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Deans List; Council for Exceptional Children member (2008); Heritage Crafty Kids (for 2nd and 3rd grade
students)