LAUREN A.

FARMER
1545 N. Main St. Apt. #800-10 Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540.580.7065 LAF199216@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Three years of experience with instructing eighth grade students in Pre-Algebra curriculum
through lectures, projects, and tools such as an Interactive Student Notebook in a public middle
school classroom. Operated both as a student teacher and long-term substitute while
completing student teaching requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Rocky Mount, VA 2014 to 2017

Middle School Pre-Algebra 8 General Education Teacher
Adapted teaching methods and classroom materials to meet students' individual needs and
abilities.
Evaluated student progress through teacher developed tests, quizzes, and projects.
Collaborated with other educators and paraprofessionals through Co-Teaching strategies to
develop lesson plans designed to meet Standards of Learning requirements, and assess
student growth.
Achieved highest SOL scores at the eighth grade level during second year of teaching.
Provided bi-weekly after school mathematics tutoring to struggling students.
Completed numerous hours of Professional Development in content such as mathematics
curriculum, classroom management, and school improvement.
Incorporated technology in the classroom through the use of laptops, iPads, iPods, and
personal student electronics.
Conferred regularly with students, parents or guardians, other educators, counselors and
administrators to address and resolve academic and behavioral issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of Pre-Algebra and Algebra content, as well as Geometry.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Christiansburg, VA Spring 2014

Middle School Social Studies 7th Grade Long-Term Substitute/Student Teacher

Received permission to be paid as a long-term substitute during student teaching

assignment while Cooperating Teacher was on maternity leave.
Attended meetings and conferences as the General Education Teacher.
Proctored SOL Tests while student teaching/substituting.
Prepared, designed, and taught lessons. Worked with students in small groups, one-on-one
and whole class instruction.
Issued quarterly grades, provided review for state assessments, and modified instruction to
meet the needs of students with disabilities.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies 2010-2014
(Middle Level Education) summa cum laude
Radford University, Radford, VA
Concentrations: Mathematics and Social Studies
Algebra I Endorsement
Deans List every semester, Overall GPA: 3.88/ Major GPA: 4.00

Test Scores (For Licensure):

VCLA: 548
Praxis I: 181
Praxis II Middle School Mathematics: 168
Praxis II Middle School Social Studies: 169
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Bridgewater Sportswear, Cashier Summer 2012 & 2013
Customer Service, schedule flexibility, stocking merchandise

Camp Alta Mons, Summer Camp Counselor Summer 2011

Scheduling, problem resolution, first experience with instructing
adolescents and young children

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
(Skills enhanced: Leadership, organization, collaboration, mentoring, planning, problem
resolution, public speaking, training, fundraising, communication)

Young Life/Wyldlife; Franklin County, VA Fall 2014-present

Volunteer Leader
Organized and helped to assemble a group of adult volunteers to mentor and minister to
young adolescents through the non-profit organization Young Life.
Launched a subgroup of this organization at the middle school level called WyldLife.
Expanded this program to the entire middle school campus of Franklin County, reaching
kids ages 11-15.
Communicated with parents, teachers, administration, and other adults about events and
fundraisers.
Planned and supervised fundraising efforts for teens to attend summer camp, and
weekend trips.
Conducted and structured bi-monthly after school outreach activities for these teens,
including meetings such as a small-group bible study.

Daily Bread Soup Kitchen; Radford, VA Fall 2010- Fall 2013

Volunteer, Kitchen Help
Prepared hot meals for individuals and families in financial need.
Collaborated with volunteers to execute meal prep effectively, as well as clean up.
Interacted with those who attended meals daily.

Wesley Foundation; Radford, VA Fall 2011- Spring 2013

Volunteer Tutor Grades K-2
Provided after school remediation for a specific child on a bi-weekly basis.
Mentored that child over the course of the year/ semester.

Beans & Rice Program; Radford, VA Spring 2012

Volunteer Tutor Grades 3-4
Designed after school activities on a bi-weekly basis to help students grow academically,
but also relationally.
Directed kids through games, snack time, and tutoring.

Bethlehem United Methodist Church Member:

Attended Youth Mission Trips (7), 2007 - 2015

Westview, VA
Chattanooga, TN
Tahlequah, OK
Hurley, VA
Moneta, VA
Szeged, Hungary