Lauren Weller
Willow Street
Summary
Motivated professional with experience in coordinating therapeutic activities for youth. Recognized for strong leadership and flexibility, successfully promoting teamwork and communication skills among participants while implementing tailored educational strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Milieu Coordinator
WellSpan Philhaven
Lancaster
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily activities for youth in therapeutic settings.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to support individual needs.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance communication skills among participants.
- Monitored and documented client progress in adherence to care protocols.
- Developed and led recreational activities to promote social interaction.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies designed to encourage desired behaviors from clients.
- Ensured proper documentation of client progress according to state regulations.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Duckings Early Learning Center
Lititz
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and encouragement techniques to motivate students, celebrating their achievements and progress.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Small Wonders Academy
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Lesson planning
- Taught fine motor skills, gross motor skills, language, etc)
- Disinfect/Sanitize classroom and other spaces of use
- Encourage social skills and socialization
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues and administration on various initiatives and projects.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Key Holder
Francesca's
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Team collaboration on visual ideas
- Created schedules and designed task sheets
- Helped/assisted customers with shopping needs
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items they were looking for quickly resulting in an increase of overall client satisfaction.
Child Watch Teammember
Greater Philadelphia YMCA
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked with ages 1-12
- Encouraged social skills/socialization
- Collaborated on room ideas
- Taught gross motor skills, cognition, etc
Brand Ambassador
Aerie
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Communication skills with team members
- Learned to assist customers with shopping needs
Volunteer
Pottsgrove Music League
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted with concerts and musical functions
- Customer service and communication skills
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2023
Associate of Science - Psychology
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA12-2021
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Time Management
- Creativity
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Behavior management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Client documentation
- Activity facilitation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Self-care promotion
- Professional boundaries
- Clinical documentation
Community Service
Volunteer, Pottsgrove Music League, Pottstown, PA, 09/17, 06/20, Assisted with concerts and musical functions, Customer service and communication skills
Professional Affiliations And Certifications
- National Society of Leadership and Success, 03/23, 05/23
- Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification, 07/22, Present
Certification
- CPR Certified (2022-Present)
Accomplishments
- National Society of Leadership and Success (2023)
Timeline
Milieu Coordinator
WellSpan Philhaven
05.2025 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Duckings Early Learning Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Toddler Teacher
Small Wonders Academy
05.2022 - 08.2024
Key Holder
Francesca's
07.2021 - 04.2022
Child Watch Teammember
Greater Philadelphia YMCA
10.2020 - 08.2021
Brand Ambassador
Aerie
06.2019 - 12.2020
Volunteer
Pottsgrove Music League
09.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Montgomery County Community College