My name is Lauren Anderson, and I have taught in public schools for thirteen years. I was a certified teacher, and I have a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education: Social Studies and a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology. But, as any good educator knows, degrees don’t make someone a good teacher. Good teaching is a result of passion for the content and students, along with a lot of hard work and planning.
When I first started teaching, I was completely overwhelmed! I had no idea where to start, what to cover, and what not to cover. I felt like I was drowning! Unsatisfied with giving my students “bookwork,” I pushed the textbook to the back-burner and began making my own curriculum. Over several years and through a lot of trial and error, I finally felt like I “found my rhythm” as a teacher. That’s not to say that my lessons were perfect, but they had become useful tools, which helped the students interact with and absorb the information in a meaningful way.
Now I homeschool my three children while I continue to work on curriculum development. I am also an administrator of a homeschool co-op where I teach history every week. Whether I’m at home or in a classroom, I will always be a teacher at heart. I think like a teacher. I look at things through the eyes of a teacher.
I have enjoyed the transition from my larger, traditional classroom setting to the smaller, more informal setting which has allowed me to continue to develop my teaching skills in a more personal manner while giving me time to pursue my passion for developing curriculum. (Click here to visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store.)
I’ve taught in so many environments over the years: homeschool, public school, charter school, and homeschool co-ops. My variety of teaching experiences has shown me what works in large and small groups and both in formal and informal settings. I love helping teachers and hope that the knowledge and resources I share can make your teaching more exciting and effective!
