Lauren P. Smith
Duluth
Summary
Experienced and results-oriented professional with a strong background in education, program coordination, and mentor/counseling. Proven ability to leverage diverse knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective programs, facilitate positive change, and drive impactful outcomes for students and organizations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Activity Coordinator
University of North Georgia - TRiO Talent Search
06.2024 - Current
- Provides fundamental support to participants (Middle and High School students) in preparation for college.
- Identifies and serves eligible students by providing opportunities for their academic development
- Assisting students with college preparation and motivating students toward the successful completion of a high school diploma and post-secondary enrollment, persistence and completion.
- Serves high school students from low-income families, and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree
- Provide services and resources to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.
- Weekly check-ins/workshops at students’ schools
Oglethorpe County High School Special Education Teacher
Oglethorpe County School District
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Develop interactive lesson plans to deliver high-quality special education instructions.
- Work with general education teachers to plan and implement instructions while ensuring 100% compliance with IEP standards.
- Manage students’ behaviors while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support students’ self-control.
- Formulate and implement rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a well-disciplined learning environment.
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans particular to each student’s abilities.
Program Coordinator
University of Georgia - TRiO Upward Bound
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Provides fundamental support to participants (High School students ONLY) in preparation for college.
- Identifies and serves eligible students by providing opportunities for their academic development
- Assisting students with college preparation and motivating students toward the successful completion of a high school diploma and post-secondary enrollment, persistence and completion.
- Serves high school students from low-income families, and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree
- Provide services and resources to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.
- Weekly check-ins/workshops at students’ schools
Social Services Case Manager II
Department for Family and Children Services
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Helping clients and their families access needed services/resources that fall in line with their case plan
- Arranging visitation hours, monthly “check-ins” with clients and coordinating care among multiple service providers
- Assessing treatment needs
- Developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress
- Facilitating interdisciplinary approaches
- Lead/Supervise and Intern
- Worked On-Call monthly schedule
Education
MAT-SPED Degree - Certification of Teaching
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA05.2014
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA01.2013
Skills
- Proven success in working well with others (Teamwork/Commitment)
- Keen leadership skills and ability to lead, motivate, and mentor others (Responsibility)
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
- Coaching and mentoring
- Capacity to learn quickly and accurately (Discipline)
- Proficient –Sign Language
- Customer Service
- Management Skills
- Adaptability Skills (ability to react effectively in demanding and active environments)
- Problem Solving Skills
- Sports Coaching
- Ability to act as a liaison between students, administrators, parents and community officials
- Grant writing experience
- Activity planning experience
- Event promotion
- Reliability
Timeline
Program Activity Coordinator
University of North Georgia - TRiO Talent Search
06.2024 - Current
Oglethorpe County High School Special Education Teacher
Oglethorpe County School District
07.2023 - 05.2024
Program Coordinator
University of Georgia - TRiO Upward Bound
06.2018 - 07.2023
Social Services Case Manager II
Department for Family and Children Services
09.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Young Harris College
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Young Harris College
MAT-SPED Degree - Certification of Teaching
Pfeiffer University
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