Lauren E. Easoz, MA

Experience

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  AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc.

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Receptionist/Assistant

  -Organize Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable-Maintain telecommunications and fields them appropriately-Create Operation and Maintenance Manuals for the Refrigeration Team-Serves and directs visitors by greeting, welcoming and answering questions-Maintains security by following company proceduresWorked in this role seasonally during school breaks

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  Outback Steakhouse

  May 2008 - Aug 2014

  • Bartender and Trainer

    Jun 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Server

    May 2008 - Aug 2014
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  Consolidated High School District 230

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Student Teacher

  • Planned and implemented lessons for two sections of Junior American Literature, Sophomore Extended English and Sophomore Academic English.• Maintained fluent instruction to achieve instructional outcomes from Common Core Standards and support the English department curricular goals.• Differentiated instruction, activities and grading rubrics to meet the needs of students receiving special education and those with 504 plans.• Implemented different classroom management using positive reinforcement while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.• Member of the Sophomore Professional Learning Community and attended professional development events (Danielson Literacy Training, All Staff Meeting, IEP meetings for students, etc.)• Actively participated in activities including: assigning grades, assessing student progress, taking attendance, leading parent-teacher conferences, and communicating effectively with families. Show less

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  Thornton Fractional High School District 215

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Led and managed classrooms of 25+ learners effectively to maintain a positive environment• Provided detailed feedback to instructor regarding the day’s events• Communicated in an energetic manner towards students, teachers, and administrators • Fostered relationships with students to motivate and develop rapport• Developed creative and quality materials for all learners by collaborating with team members• Mentored learners by troubleshooting to increase work completion by 50%• Organized, planned, and implemented curriculum for 18 weeks based on given guidelines• Effectively communicated with multiple audiences, adjusting tone and message to effectively convey lessons

  • Substitute Teacher

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  • English Teacher

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Substitute Teacher

  • Managed classrooms of 20-30 students effectively to maintain a positive learning environment• Provided feedback to teacher regarding the day’s events• Communicated in a energetic manner towards students, teachers and administrators

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  Joliet Central High School

  May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Varsity Cheerleading Coach

  -Adhere to budget for equipment, supplies, and other team costs-Create monthly schedules for athletes based on space availability-Oversee performance of athletes-Promote sportsmanship between athletes-Lead team with enthusiasm-Use creativity to design routines-Maintain up to date knowledge regarding safety and health of all athletes and coaching staff

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  Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2018

  English Teacher

  • Developed, designed, and implemented a curriculum following the ADDIE/SAM model which successfully achieved 20% learner growth in 5 months• Used multimedia technology (Google Suite, Kahoot, Pear Deck, Loom, Screencastify, Blooket) to design engaging e-Learning resources for 100+ learners • Planned and coordinated an annual homecoming event for 2,500 participants, managing all facets including scheduling, execution, and public speaking• Delivered 8 trainings for stakeholders (teachers, counselors, social workers, assistant principals) regarding implementation of Social Emotional tactics • Collaborated with discipline committee to modify problem solution resulting in the modification of assistant principal procedures • Mentored student teachers by modeling instruction and quick decision making • Successfully project managed development learning modules as part of a collaboration team Show less

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  Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2022

  Team Lead and English Teacher

  • Onboard and provide Professional Development training for 5 new instructors in the use of educational technology, instruction and best practices to differentiate instruction and continued to serve as mentor and resource • Designed innovative, highly engaging and interactive e-Learning materials which strengthened learner performance by a remarkable 25%, during the pandemic• Develop train the trainer learner programs in alignment with industry trends, for tool usage improvement and classroom management styles and presented knowledge at Professional Development sessions to train stakeholders• Manage and instruct a 10-person team by coaching team on positive teaching behavior patterns, learning technology and curriculum design through weekly in person meetings and assessing team’s progress by analyzing data-drive metrics, including LMS data. • Review curriculum by addressing needs assessments and surveys to identify learning gaps followed by instruction modification with a result of 50% increase of understanding• Increased campus event participation by 30% through strategic development and management of engaging social media content• Project manage a 10-person team by coaching educators on learning technology and assessing team's progress by analyzing data-drive metrics• Leads 1:1 meetings, aids conflict resolution, and modifies resources by addressing needs assessments and surveys to identify learning gaps• Mentor new instructors by providing guidance, meeting regularly to discuss strategies, and track progress towards goals together. Show less

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  Synapse

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  I was impacted by a mass layoff at Synapse October 2023.• Streamlined recruitment process by implementing new HR practices and fostering relationships with talent aquisition partners.• Developed a comprehensive onboarding handbook, partnering with Talent Acquisition to ensure seamless transitions for potential candidates• Partnered with marketing subject-matter experts to facilitate the creation of video training content via LMS for company professional development• Spearheaded the development and management of the global new hire onboarding program by acting as the dedicated point-of-contact for 120 new employees, providing support to enhance candidate experience• Enhanced candidate experience by collaborating with hiring managers and streamlining onboarding process• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to administer critical information to all employees and act as a facilitator for bi-monthly company-wide meetings Show less • Formulate and refine quarterly KPI objectives for Learning and Development team, consistently achieving a remarkable 80-100% accuracy in goal attainment• Coordinate and scheduled training classes and programs, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and timely delivery of training sessions• Facilitate daily meetings with training cohorts, fostering a collaborative learning environment and addressing participants’ questions and concerns• Develop compelling content within WorkRamp LMS to establish foundational education for new employees, significantly enhancing training effectiveness• Leverage feedback from new hires and managers to overhaul and enhance the onboarding training curriculum• Proactively resolve issues as they arise during training, ensuring minimal disruptions and maintaining a positive atmosphere Show less

  • Human Resources Specialist

    Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Training Coordinator

    Jul 2022 - Sept 2023
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  Vedder Price

  Mar 2024 - now

  Training Specialist