LAUREN LARCO 

EDUCATION

Ramapo College of New Jersey 2021-2023

BS: Art Education K-12 (certified May 2023)

MA: Special Education (Anticipated May 2026)

Current GPA: 3.98 

Praxis Exam: Art Content (Passed May 2023) 

Fairleigh Dickinson University 2003-2007

BA: Communication Studies

Minor: Fine Art, Focus in 3D & Ceramics

Collegiate Representative of the NJ Communication Association (NJCA)

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Emil A. Cavallini Middle School (May 2023 – Present)

Art Teacher/Art Club Supervisor/Set Designer

·    Designing differentiated unit plans for grades 6-8 that incorporate real world context and cross curricular concepts to enhance qualitative understandings, encourage engagement, and help broaden perspectives. 

·    Lead teacher of General Art, Ceramics and Sculpture, and Photography. 

·    Co-teacher of Imagine Design Create! (makerspace course) and Beyond the Classroom (field trip centric ELA course focused on learning outside of the classroom).  

·    Art Club Supervisor and Set Designer for Musical. 

·    Implementing classroom management techniques centered on student strengths and encouraging the celebration and development of individual capabilities. 

·    Continuously developing both formative and summative assessments to check for retention, understanding, and application. 

Lakeland Regional High School (September 2022-May 2023) 

 Clinical Intern (Student Teacher) 

·    Partnered with department art teachers to build and execute lesson plans for students grades 9-12. 

·    Managed daily classroom tasks for Art I, Ceramics and Sculpture, and a modified special needs class. 

·    Designed differentiated unit plans that incorporate real world context and cross curricular knowledge.

·    Implemented classroom management techniques that optimized the learning environment. 

·    Customized assessments to check for retention, understanding, and application.  

Willow Street Partners (2010- 2022) 

 Office Manager/Real Estate Development  

·    Responsible for general management and maintenance of 30+ rental properties with 200 + Tenants.

·    Management of 15+ employee office (reception, hiring, training, healthcare, scheduling, IT needs)

·    Planned and implemented a complete office computer network and filing organization system from scratch.

· Designed and created all digital and marketing content.

Debbie’s Designs (2007-2009) 

Graphic Designer/Artist 

· Designed and engineered large-scale event artwork, sets, and centerpieces for various clients. 

· Interpreted client design ideas into practical applications via verbal communication and digital media while utilizing available tools and materials innovatively to preserve company money and resources. 

Academy of St. Elizabeth (2007-2008)

   Girls Lacrosse Coach

· Developed a seasonal training plan and implemented a skill development regimen.

· Mentored and guided girls through on-field and off-field personal matters or conflicts.

· Promoted structure while maintaining a fun and creative learning experience.

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Substitute Teacher

Organizations:  New Jersey Educators Association (Member), National Art Education Association (Member), NJ Council for Exceptional Children (Board Member and Presenter).

KEY SKILLS 

Art Proficiencies: Ceramics, Sculpture, Digital Photography, Drawing, Painting, Color Theory, Art History, Graphic Design, Carpentry, and Textiles. Secondary Mediums: Glass, Metal, Printmaking, Jewelry, and Film.  

Pedagogy Proficiencies: Group and Individualized Instruction, Modified Instruction, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, and Critical Pedagogy. 

Technology Proficiencies: Realtime, Genesis, Vericross, Google Drive, Google Classroom, Smart BOARD, Promethean Board, Canvas, WebEx, Zoom, MS Office, Adobe Suite.