Lauren Griffin Email & Phone Number

Salem, Oregon, United States

Redesigned and relaunched the corporate mentor program, opening applications for the first cohort in October 2022. The program has reached more than 10% of the company.Redesigned, rebranded, and relaunched the corporate onboarding program, with implementation beginning in January 2023.Transitioned the corporate library to a book club model to meet the needs of SAIF’s hybrid workforce model. Created quick reference guides for groups to facilitate their book clubs, empowering employees to develop learning opportunities and connect with others around SAIF.Developed learning communities within the mentor program for pathfinders, supervisor pathfinders, mentors, and mentees by facilitating monthly roundtables for participants to connect and learn from one another.

Establishing and maintaining relationships with the district's instructional technology vendors through monthly meetings to stay aware of current trends, issues, and opportunities. Partnering with key stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts district-wide to develop online professional learning opportunities, both synchronous and asynchronous, to meet the training needs of our 2,000 elementary school-based staff.Analyzing usage reports for web-based instructional applications and providing data insights to the Elementary Level Directors, to aid them in budget recommendations for the School Board.Providing timely support of educational software and hardware, through documentation creation, updates to the forty-two elementary school Instructional Mentors (Train the Trainer model), and one-on-one troubleshooting for complex issues.

Delivered excellent and efficient customer service, explaining complex technology issues in simplified terms the end-user can understand.Managed the End-of-Lifecycle device replacement project for the first generation of Surface Books in the district, coordinating with Office Managers throughout the district to retrieve and distribute devices.Collaborated with teammates on complex issues to utilize strengths and knowledge to provide the most effective, long-term solution for the end-user. Partnered with stakeholders to develop technical documentation for both internal technology support staff and district-wide end-users to effectively resolve common issues. Provided end-user troubleshooting for hardware and software issues for a large school district consisting of 40,000 students and 5,000 staff.

Salem, Oregon

Collaborated with Oregon Health Authority programs and committees to identify additional opportunities for the use of family and youth peer support in the integration of health and behavioral health care. Partnered with Program and Policy Analysts in the Child and Family Behavioral Health Unit to build their capacity to complete projects through research and transferring of knowledge.Effectively collaborated with youth and family-driven organizations throughout the state, such as the Oregon Family Workforce Association, Oregon Family Support Network, YouthERA, and Young Adult Engagement Advisory Committee to increase and strengthen youth and family voice on policy-making committees. Developed and maintained professional communication with team members, stakeholders, and various state employees by phone and email.

Salem, Oregon

Scheduled and administered school-wide state testing sessions for around 700 students, maintaining testing validity and security through measures outlined by the Oregon Department of Education.Collaborated with the Vice Principal, Instructional Mentor, and district Data, Research, and Assessment Program Associates to track student testing progress and enter student accommodations into the testing database.Developed and implemented a program for weekly in-class technology lessons for all Kindergarten through Second Grade classes during the 3rd-5th grade testing season.Performed various other duties as requested by administration such as Crossing Guard, Lunch and Recess Monitor, After School Club Substitute.

Salem, Oregon

Effectively adapted to multiple school environments across multiple grades. Responsible for filling role of regular staff member, varying at each school and classroom.Assisted classroom teachers in implementing instruction in small group settings.

Salem, Oregon

Collaborated with students and their families in setting learning goals, along with guidance from their teachers. Provided individualized support across subjects like math, reading, writing, science/engineering, and social skills.Assessed students' progress through formative assessments (observations, interviews, exit tickets) and summative assessments.Effectively communicated student progress with parents and guardians in person, over the phone, and through email, answering questions and addressing concerns as they arose.

Salem, Oregon

Planned and implemented lessons for a caseload of 20 students, utilizing their IEP to ensure they were working to meet the goals outlined in reading, writing, math, and social skills. Monitored student progress throughout the year with formative assessments and adjusted lesson plans to align with student progress.Performed various other duties as requested by administration such as Lunch and Recess Monitor.

Utilized Nordstrom's Personal Book to build and maintain customer relationships through sending personal notes after shopping experiences or appointments.Actively listened and engaged with customers to assess their needs and provide several options to meet their requests. Collaborated with the Kid's Wear Department team members and management to plan for the Anniversary Sale through display set up and scheduling personal shopping appointments for Nordstrom Cardholders.Set personal sales goals and tracked progress on those goals daily by pulling reports from the Point-of-Sale system.

Salem, Oregon

Supervised a team of 10-15 employees and the entire lower area of the amusement park. Directed incoming phone calls and scheduled appointments for management. Accurately processed a high-volume of team member requests for time off and other needs.

Salem, Oregon, United States

Salem, Oregon, United States

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Education Studies

summa cum laude

Elementary Education And Teaching

Education record

Activities and Societies: Dorm Hall Floor Representative

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: AP Scholar, National Honor Society, Senior Choir Representative