Alisa Isaacs-Bailey
Greencastle,IN
Whatever you are capable of doing, do it with all your might.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Summary
Experienced educator and leader eager for new ways to connect and serve adolescents in a school setting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet school's goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Exploring College and Careers Teacher
Greencastle Middle School
Greencastle, IN
08.2017 - Current
- Created for Exploring College and Careers class
- Created and taught curriculum for Language Arts RtI
- Created and taught curriculum about Social Emotional Learning with special focus on emotions, stress management, and the brain
- Planned and led field trip to Ivy Tech
- Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve functional learning environment
Youth Minister
Gobin And St. Andrew's Churches
Greencastle, IN
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry
- Taught and counseled youth ages 11 to 18
- Shared valuable life experiences with youth aged 11 to 18 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians
- Utilized excellent organizational and communications skills to coordinate and motivate volunteers
RTI Teacher
Greencastle Middle School
Greencastle, IN
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Center Grove Middle School Central
Greenwood, I
08.2002 - 08.2015
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
- Suspended coursework
- 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
05.2000
Master's of Theological Studies -
05.1992
- Relevant Coursework: Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Currently re-enrolled in pastoral classes
Bachelor of Arts - English And Theatre
05.1990
Skills
- Individual and Family Support
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Student Records Maintenance
- Active Listening
- Testing Protocols
- Academic Advisement
- Career Planning Presentations
- Administration Collaboration
- Counsel Individuals
Honors and Awards
Highly Effective Teacher 2014 - 2022
DKG International Education Foundation Individual Professional Development Award
Center Grove Community School Corporation Outstanding Service Award
Center Grove Legacy Award
CGMSC Rock Award Nominee for High Student Engagement
CGMSC Rock Award for High Student Engagement
Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship Recipient
Center Grove Education Foundation Grant Recipient
Extra-Curricular Experience
Drama Club Sponsor - 15 years
National Junior Honor Society Sponsor - 2 years
Student Council Sponsor - 2 years
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Youth Minister - Gobin And St. Andrew's Churches
07.2018 - 05.2022
Exploring College and Careers Teacher - Greencastle Middle School
08.2017 - Current
RTI Teacher - Greencastle Middle School
08.2015 - 08.2017
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher - Center Grove Middle School Central
08.2002 - 08.2015
Indiana State University - Master of Arts, Educational Leadership
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary - Master's of Theological Studies,
Hanover College - Bachelor of Arts, English And Theatre
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