Lisa Walker-Westphal
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Diligent educator with 15+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of classroom management, special-needs instruction, and adaptive teaching methods. Aiming to leverage skills to successfully fill a teaching role at school.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Charlotte County School District - Punta Gorda Middle School
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Enhanced student comprehension by using differentiated instruction techniques and tailoring lesson plans to individual needs
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in special education teaching methods and strategies
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
- Alternative assessment administrator, FAA, for Access students Punta Gorda Middle School students
Special Education Teacher
Soliant Consulting - Brooklyn Park, MN
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Urban Academy Charter School
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Special Education Teacher Teacher
Mille Band Of Ojibwe, Nay Ah Shing Schools
10.2013 - 12.2021
- Responsible for developing and implementing IEPs for students with disabilities, as well as providing academic and/or behavioral supports
- Administers, gathers, and interprets data for assessment purposes
- Works with general education, service providers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and families.
Special Education Teacher-Temp Position
Cambridge-Isanti School District 911
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science Health Education/Community Health -
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MNMaster of Arts (M.A Special Education Teacher SLD/EBD K-12 -
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Mpls. MN12.2011
Master of Science (M.S Counseling Psychology-School Counseling Emphasis -
Saint Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNSkills
- Motivating students
- Social skills development
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Excellent classroom management
- Inclusive Classroom Practices
- Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Behavior Disorders
- Secondary Guidance and Counseling
Timeline
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Charlotte County School District - Punta Gorda Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Soliant Consulting - Brooklyn Park, MN
09.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Urban Academy Charter School
02.2022 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher Teacher
Mille Band Of Ojibwe, Nay Ah Shing Schools
10.2013 - 12.2021
Special Education Teacher-Temp Position
Cambridge-Isanti School District 911
09.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science Health Education/Community Health -
Saint Cloud State University
Master of Arts (M.A Special Education Teacher SLD/EBD K-12 -
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Master of Science (M.S Counseling Psychology-School Counseling Emphasis -
Saint Cloud State University
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