B.S. Elementary Education — University of Alabama
A passionate, newly certified educator dedicated to creating inclusive, engaging classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, and excited to learn. Ready to bring warmth, creativity, and evidence-based pedagogy to your school community.
I am Lauryn G. Elliott, a graduating Elementary Education student at the University of Alabama with a deep belief that every child deserves a teacher who sees their full potential. My journey into education started not from a textbook, but from the memory of a third-grade teacher who made me feel like the smartest kid in the room.
Throughout my program, I completed practicum placements in PreK through 4th-grade classrooms, gaining hands-on experience with diverse learners, differentiated instruction, and culturally responsive teaching practices. I am trained in both traditional and project-based learning methodologies.
Outside the classroom, I am a garden educator, a lover of children’s literature, and someone who believes that joy and rigor are not opposites — they are partners in great teaching.
Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire. I approach every lesson as an opportunity to spark curiosity and build the confidence every child deserves.
Every student can grow. I model resilience, celebrate effort over outcome, and create a classroom culture where mistakes are fuel for learning.
Every child belongs. I build equitable classrooms where diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and needs are celebrated, not just accommodated.
Children are born scientists and philosophers. I harness their natural curiosity through questioning, exploration, and hands-on discovery.
Students learn best when they feel safe and cared for. Every interaction I have builds the trust that makes learning possible.
Short clips from my practicum classrooms. Click any card to watch.
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Gardendale Elementary School, Gardendale, AL
Jefferson Elementary School, Tuscaloosa, AL
Riverside Elementary School, Northport, AL
UA Community School Garden Program
Tuscaloosa City Schools
“Lauryn is one of the most naturally gifted student teachers I have mentored in over fifteen years. Her ability to connect with students, maintain a warm and structured classroom, and reflect deeply on her practice is truly exceptional.”
“What sets Lauryn apart is not just her pedagogical knowledge — it is her genuine love for children. She reads a room, she adjusts, she connects. Any school would be fortunate to have her.”
“Lauryn led our math workshop with a confidence and joyfulness that I rarely see in student teachers. The students were fully engaged, the lesson was beautifully differentiated, and the community she built was genuinely impressive.”
“From the very first day, Lauryn treated our students as capable thinkers. She listened carefully, planned thoughtfully, and built real relationships. She is exactly the kind of teacher we need.”
📄 Full letters of recommendation available upon request — contact me directly.
I am actively seeking full-time elementary teaching positions for the 2026–27 school year. I would love to learn about your school’s culture, needs, and community.