Lauren Ball
Shelbyville,TN
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated educator with a passion for supporting students and teachers alike. Seeking the role of ESA Program Support Coordinator with the State of Tennessee, where I can utilize my experience in education and leadership to coordinate and manage the implementation of the ESA program, ensuring its success and positive impact on the students and communities it serves.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Bedford County School District
07.2021 - Current
- Assured that lessons and projects met objectives, standards, and academic schedules
- Successfully increased growth scores on state tests by 40% in two years, averaging the highest growth scores in the district
- Utilized virtual platforms to input and track student data.
- Communicated effectively with multilingual families through translated materials.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to promote school-wide student success.
Director of Discipleship Ministries
Rover Baptist Church
07.2024 - Current
- Supported high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Designed and implemented ministry lessons for grades 6-12.
- Established community partnerships to offer service opportunities for youth.
- Communicated regularly and clearly with families within the church community.
Kindergarten Teacher
Murfreesboro City Schools
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Taught using virtual, hybrid, and in-person methods both asynchronously and synchronously
- Collaborated with teammates to develop engineering projects that integrated all subject areas
- Designed, prepared, and instructed hands-on learning projects
- Developed virtual lessons and slide decks for the grade-level team
- Adapted curriculum to meet the needs of25 students both in-person and virtually
- Consistently and effectively communicated with families and students in order to ensure success
Virtual Teacher
VIP Kid
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught international students virtually, ages Pre-K to12th grade
- Utilized multimodal strategies that are helpful with multilingual learners, such as props, pictures, hand signs, and songs
- Marketed myself within the VIP Kid company to gain regular students and built rapport with families
Freelance AI Content Writer and Editor
Data Annotation
12.2023 - Current
- Trained different system AI assistants to ensure that responses were helpful, honest, and harmless
- Reviewed, edited, and compared different AI system responses to improve the quality of responses
- Utilized different tools and software such as Grammarly, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Audacity, and various search engines to collaborate and ensure error-free content responses
- Edited responses to improve the structure, clarity, and readability of a piece while maintaining the assistant’s voice and intent
Education
Master of Arts in Education - English as a Second Language Education (PreK-12th Grade)
Western Governors University
05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education
Indiana University, School of Education
Indianapolis, IN05.2018
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Content development
- Multitasking and organization
- Staff training/development
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
New Teacher Mentor (Southside Elementary, July 2024-present)
- Provided guidance and support to new teachers during their first year of teaching.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on best practices, instructional techniques, and pedagogical theories.
- Collaborated with administrators and fellow mentors to ensure new teachers received comprehensive support.
- Contributed to the development of a positive and supportive school culture by fostering collaboration and open communication among teachers.
Teacher of the Month (Southside Elementary, March 2024)
- Recognized for outstanding dedication and contributions to student growth and achievement.
- Selected by administrators based on commitment to excellence in teaching, fostering positive relationships with students, and promoting a supportive learning environment.
- Demonstrated passion for education, adaptability, and effective communication skills.
- Contributed to overall school improvement through collaboration with colleagues and a student-centered approach.
Certification
- Tennessee Teaching License, Endorsements: Elementary Education (K-5) and ESL (PreK-12)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Director of Discipleship Ministries
Rover Baptist Church
07.2024 - Current
Freelance AI Content Writer and Editor
Data Annotation
12.2023 - Current
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Bedford County School District
07.2021 - Current
Virtual Teacher
VIP Kid
04.2019 - 01.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Murfreesboro City Schools
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Tennessee Teaching License, Endorsements: Elementary Education (K-5) and ESL (PreK-12)
Master of Arts in Education - English as a Second Language Education (PreK-12th Grade)
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education
Indiana University, School of Education
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