Lisa Matthews
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with 30 plus years of experience instructing students with different levels of learning abilities. Enthusiastically motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teaching staff and administration. Maintains organized and well managed classroom environment devoted to student learning. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher CDC/Teacher-In-Charge
Oakland Unified School District
10.1986 - Current
- Responsible for opening of ECE Center, assigning students to individual classes when needed, responding to emergency situations as necessary and other related responsibilities
- Encouraged the opportunities to collaborate with teachers at our school site and within the district.
- Planned and implemented Pre-K curriculum ensuring California Preschool Standards were met for each child
- Assessed children using Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) and analyzed data to create individualized learning goals for each child.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Provided lesson plans to parents weekly and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning.
- Prepared and presented Creative Curriculum lesson activities using traditional and modern techniques.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion during our Group-time and their Turn and Talk time.
- Built a welcoming environment for children and families with an opendoor policy.
- Prepared monthly newsletters and weekly updates for parents outlining weekly activities and school events.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills. Safety first!
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experience outside of the classroom setting.
- Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and encouraging classroom/school rules and procedures.
- Scheduled Home Visits for each student to meet virtually or in-person and provided questionnaires for parents to complete before meeting.
Education
Masters of Arts - Education (Counseling Student Personnel)
San Jose State Universit
San Jose, CA12-2001
Bachelors of Arts - International Marketing
San Francisco State University
05.1991
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team Building
- Creating connections with families and outside partners
- Innovative Classroom Management Skills
- Planning Field trips
- Happy & Healthy Yoga
- Interpersonal Skills
- California Social Emotional Learning Foundations Training
- Red Cross CPR Certification
- CPIN Trainings, California Preschool Foundations & Framework
- Equity and Early Learning For Black Boys
- Embrace, Mindfulness Class
Certification
- Child Development Supervisor Permit
- Red Cross/CPR Training Certificate Current-"2024"
- Non Violence Intervention Training-"1996"
Timeline
Teacher CDC/Teacher-In-Charge
Oakland Unified School District
10.1986 - Current
Masters of Arts - Education (Counseling Student Personnel)
San Jose State Universit
Bachelors of Arts - International Marketing
San Francisco State University