LAUREN WHARTON

2 Shifflett Place Smithsburg, MD 21783

240-520-7476
Lmwharton0@gmail.com
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
May 2015

Bachelor in Science Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Frostburg State University (FSU)
Overall GPA: 3.91
Major GPA: 3.91

May 2013

Associative of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood/Elementary

Education
Special Education Specialization
Hagerstown Community College, Hagerstown, MD
Overall GPA: 3.4
Major GPA: 3.4

June 2008

High School Diploma

Smithsburg High School, Smithsburg, MD

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Spring 2015
(15 weeks)

Fall 2014
(6 weeks)

Spring 2014
(3 weeks)

Teacher Intern Second Grade

Lincolnshire Elementary Professional Development School
Washington County, MD
developed and taught a 10-day unit in math on money
taught a poetry unit in Writing using the Lucy Calkins method
grouped students based on MAPS data to teach a specific skill
Teacher Intern Kindergarten
Lincolnshire Elementary Professional Development School
Washington County, MD
developed and taught a unit in reading on an author study focusing on
cause and effect
created, administered, and analyzed reading interest inventory
extensively planned and taught in all content areas
Teacher Assistant Fifth Grade
Pangborn Elementary Professional Development School
Washington County, MD
co-created and team taught integrated unit on the Revolutionary War
co-created and distributed home newsletter

Fall 2013
40 hours

Teacher Assistant preschool

Technical High School, Hagerstown, MD
assisted with daily routines
completed Early Childhood Center Analysis

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Fall
2014

Tutor 12 year old

PALS, Hagerstown, MD
tutored reading skills resulting in increased comprehension and fluency

Fall
2014

Extended Learning ages 5-6

Lincolnshire Elementary, Hagerstown, MD
tutored Kindergarten students in after school program for homework and
guided reading activities

WORK EXPERIENCE
Spring 2014- Washington County Public School Substitute
Present
Washington County, MD
In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students to learn
subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to
provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
Spring 2014- Activities Aide
Present
Julia Manor Nursing Home, Hagerstown, MD
assisted in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational,
social, intellectual, and emotional programs in accordance with residents
assessment and care plan
Spring
2008-2014

Receptionist
Cumberland Valley Veterinary Clinic, Hagerstown, MD
general office duties, received and processed clients, and restocked
merchandise

Fall 2007
2006-2008

Sales Associate
Baby Gap Outlet, Hagerstown, MD
provided customer service and effective merchandise flow

HONORS & AWARDS

Fall 2010
Fall 2013
Fall 2013
Spring 2014

Cumberland Valley Veterinary Clinic Scholarship

USMH Scholarship
Deans List, FSU
Associate Degree Scholar Award

Fall 2014
Fall 2014
Spring 2014

USMH Scholarship
Deans List, FSU
Deans List Scholarship

ACTIVITIES
2014-2015
Vice President of Community Events - Maryland Student Education
Association, FSU
2013-present Member Maryland Student Education Association, FSU
2014-present Vice President of Student Advisory Council for Maryland Student
Education Association Student Program, FSU
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Fall 2013
Spring 2014
Fall 2014

Maryland State Education Association Convention (MSEA)

Project Learning Tree Workshop
MSEA Convention