Lauren E.

Best
3103 Mackenzi Lane, Apt. 4, York, PA 17408
(814)-227-4208 | laurenebest1@gmail.com | misslaurenbest.weebly.com

Education
Masters of Education - Special Education 2017
Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, PA
GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science - Middle Level English/Language Arts Education 2016

Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, PA
GPA: 3.97

Teaching Experience
Teacher- 8th grade Learning Support August 2017 - May 2018
Conestoga Valley Middle School Lancaster, PA
• Co-taught math, English, and science
• Differentiated instruction while teaching an English class to learners with varying
reading fluency levels, reading comprehension levels, and writing abilities
• Created and implemented individualized education plans

Student Teacher - Elementary Life Skills January 2017 - March 2017

Main Street Elementary School Titusville, PA
● Adapted content to teach students on their instructional level and grade level.

Student Teacher- 8th Grade English January 2016- March 2016

DuBois Area Middle School DuBois, PA
● Planned and taught cross-curricular lessons incorporating English and American History
in small and large group environments.

Block Teacher - 4th Grade March 2015 - May 2015

Clarion Area Elementary School Clarion, PA
● Developed and implemented lessons plans for small and large group instruction tied to
the Pennsylvania core standards.

Relevant Experience
Substitute Teacher April 2017 - August 2017
Source4Teachers Cherry Hill, NJ
• Instructed students using prior experience and knowledge, and lessons left by
classroom teachers.
• Maintained control and a learner friendly environment, within the classroom.
Applied Behavior Analysis Technician November 2016 - May 2017
Verbal Beginnings Emlenton, PA
• Administered a card sort system to practice mastered skills, and teach new skills.
• Alternated reinforcement to enhance motivation.
• Implemented applied behavior analysis to teach a non-verbal learner diagnosed with
autism.

Counselor July 2016 - August 2016

Ann Kukla Summer Autism Camp Girard, PA
• Provided one-on-one assistance to campers with autism in bathing, toileting, eating,
swimming, hiking, and horseback riding.
• Utilized positive reinforcement and replacement behavior to redirect negative behaviors
and self-injurious behaviors.

Educator May 2015 - June 2015

McKeever Environmental Learning Center Sandy Lake, PA
• Educated groups of 5 to 30 students, from grades 2 to 6, on environmental conservation
in an outdoor setting.

Professional Development
• Completed Registered Behavior Technician Training January 2017
• Presented at National Student Teaching and Supervision Conference April 2016
• Presented at Clarion University Undergraduate and Graduate April 2016
Research Conference