LAUREN KLAUS, M.A.

6083 Hartford Street Saint Louis, Missouri 63139 (314) 604-1451 laurenklaus66@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a classroom teaching position utilizing my experience, education, skills, and leadership
to create an effective environment which ensures academic, social, and emotional success for all.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Individual-focused teaching with a strong dedication to personal achievement and self-efficacy.
Competent in monitoring progress and providing individualized support.
Implement unique teaching methods to reach out to each individual to transmit critical information.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with parents, faculty, and staff.
Experienced in educating children of various academic and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledgeable in Reggio Emilia and Project Construct approaches to learning.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Arts in Applied Educational Psychology ( July 2015)
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Certification in Early Childhood Education/Elementary
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Saint Louis Public Schools
Saint Louis, Missouri
Kindergarten Teacher/ Stix Early Childhood Center
June/2013- Present
Meet social, emotional, and academic needs of a culturally and academically diverse group of 20
students.
Teach fundamental reading skills using guided reading strategies, along with progress monitoring.
Work cooperatively with school guidance counselor by tracking student behavior and
implementing personalized strategies for the learners in my room.
Reinforce a positive classroom climate and maintain a comforting atmosphere for a diverse
student population.
Webster Groves School District
Saint Louis, Missouri
Early Childhood Educator/ Walter Ambrose Family Center
06/2013-06/2014
Provided care and instruction individually, in small groups, and large groups using a Reggio
Emilia philosophy.
Openly communicated with parents on a daily basis regarding students development and
behavior.
Assessed and tracked student progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Served on committees to assist in progress and growth of teaching staff and school (Kindergarten
Konnection.)
Other Experience/Awards
Deans List- Webster University
Author/Presenter- Winter Round Up Symposium- Columbia University, New York