Elementary and Special Education

Teaching Portfolio

My teaching philosophy is full of love, support, and a possion for seeing my future students succeed. There is no one "perfect formula" for every student, but I believe that every child can flourish when taught by an educator who will truly take the time to get to know them.

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About Lauren

Dedicated, motivated, and determined.

Compassionate, ambitious teacher with a natural ability to connect and inspire children. Effectively works with staff and students to facilitate learning and uses self-example to positively model behaviour and mannerisms. Incorporates diverse learn strategies to engage students and promote high academic performance. Utilizes on-going assessments to check for student understanding. Excellent classroom management and organization skills to promote student growth.

Resume

Recommendation Letters

Teaching Philosophy

Personal Growth Plan

Teaching Certificate

Transcripts

Lesson Plan Samples

Lauren's mastery of her subject matter is impeccable. She plans her lessons, taking into consideration the standards to be met, but tailoring her student-centered lessons and demonstrations to the ability levels and interests of her students.

Build A Zoo

3rd & 4th Grade Gifted
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Subtraction

3rd Grade Math
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Wonders Literacy

3rd Grade Reading
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Selfie Writing

3rd Grade Writing
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Answer Sandwich

3rd Grade Writing
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History of Montoursville

Teacher Work Sample
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Holes

Tier III English Language Arts
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Observations & Evalulation Results

Observation, Dr. Amy Breon

Observation, Mr. Chris King

Evaluation, Mr. Jeffrey Moore

During the last semester at Western Govenors University, Lauren was a student teacher at Loyalsock Valley Elementary School and C.E. McCall Middle School.

During her Student Teaching, she had the opportunity to be observed by Assistant Elementary Principal Dr. Amy Breon and Assitant Principal Mr. Chris King. A final Student Teaching Evaluation was conducted by Mr. Jeffrey Moore, Clinical Supervisor. The results of the three evaluations are available here.

Community

I thoroughly enjoy volunteering in our community. Over the years I have spent time volunteering in my children’s schools and in my church.

I find great joy in volunteering in my children’s schools. I have helped plan classroom parties and served as a grade parent. I was also the Classroom Activities Coordinator for the Lyter Elementary PTO during the 2018-2019 school year. My main duties were collecting and counting the box tops and coordinating the Christmas festivities during Santa’s visit to the school.

I am an active member of Faith United Methodist Church in Montoursville. I was the Casserole Ministry coordinator for three years. I created a Facebook page for the group and utilized it to organize meals to be delivered by volunteers to those in need. This helped ease the burden of families who were going through tough times, or in some cases for families who had just welcomed a baby. I taught a kindergarten Sunday school class last year, and I loved getting to know and bonding with those children. I still help with the Sunday school classes on a rotating schedule as a classroom assistant. I have also helped with many of our church’s food packing events, including the Backpack Program which benefits the Montoursville Area School District. My small group has also packed meals at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. For the past two summers I was a Crew Leader during Vacation Bible School, which I find to be very rewarding.

I feel we are all given unique gifts and it is important to utilize those gifts by serving our community. I especially enjoy working with children in my volunteer work and love seeing them grow during that time.

"Mrs. Caputo is nice to us, sets up lots of fun things for us, and play lots of fun things with us."

~Reagan, 3rd Grade

"Dear Lauren, I have truly enjoyed sharing my classroom with you. You truly have bloomed and will be an awesome teacher. We will all miss you. Stop back anytime!

~Mrs. Jean

"Mrs. Caputo is great teacher because she is a great helper!"

~Micah, 3rd Grade

"Mrs. Caputo has high expectations for her students and she has a genuine commitment for all of her students' success."

~Mr. King

"Lauren presents herself as an advocate willing to help in any way possible, providing positive guidance and support for every student."

~Mr. Moore

"Mrs. Caputo is a great teacher because she makes us laugh. I will miss you. ♥"

~Rocki, 3rd Grade

"The calm, nurturing support that Lauren provided to a new student in the building, who was having some troubles transitioning to a new school, has had a lasting impression."

~Dr. Breon

"Her ability to assume responsibilities, seamlessly co-teach, and effectively plan for a variety of students makes her an excellent candidate for any position in elementary or special education."

~Mrs. Confer

Contact Me

Please send me a message if you have any questions or would like to discuss an opportunity teaching at your school district.