Alisa Wilson

Work History

Secondary English and Language Arts Teacher/Yearbook Advisor

West Memphis School District

08.2004 - Current

12th Grade Lead Teacher since 2019
Pre-AP Certified Teacher since 2007
Collaborated with 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th grade Literacy Team to create daily lesson plans and a comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
Collaborated with 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th grade Literacy Team to create summative and formative assessments for instructional units
Aligned instructional units to Common Core State Standards
Analyzed ACT ASPIRE test data to differentiate instruction
Implemented Literacy Lab in the classroom
Implemented Lucy Caulkins writing units in English III classes
Implemented Ron Clark Academy techniques in English III classes
Aligned instructional units to assist students in achieving growth on the ACT ASPIRE Assessment
Instructed six sections of English II
Instructed four sections of Pre-AP English III
Instructed four sections of English IV
Classes averaged 85% proficiency on state assessment
Piloted co-teaching in the general education classroom
Created activities for school wide Literacy Initiative
Designed units to help raise Literacy Exam scores
Utilized Bloom's Taxonomy in designing lesson plans
Utilized positive reinforcement to maintain discipline
Administered Literacy Exam
Analyzed Literacy Exam data in an effort to modify curriculum
Created and implemented units over various genres of literature
Created and implemented units to improve writing skills
Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
Implemented SMART Board Technology into lessons
Oversaw the creation and the budget for the publication of the Cotton Boll yearbook
Maintained accurate records of grades, attendance, and communication with parents
Utilized the computer program TAC-HAC.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research-based strategies for instruction.
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements
Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and implement targeted strategies for improvement.
Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
Managed a team of student editors and photographers to produce cohesive and visually appealing yearbooks.
Created comprehensive style guides outlining formatting standards for consistent presentation across all sections of the book.
Facilitated workshops on writing styles, layout design, and photography for continuous improvement of yearbook content quality.
Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances such as staff changes or scheduling conflicts to ensure smooth execution of yearbook production.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and students to ensure accurate representation of school events and milestones.
Developed strong relationships with students and faculty, encouraging active engagement in the yearbook creation process.
Conducted regular check-ins with staff members to monitor progress towards project goals while addressing any challenges encountered along the way.
Upheld strict adherence to copyright laws by ensuring proper usage of licensed images or obtaining necessary permissions when needed.
Mentored students in photography techniques, enhancing their skills for capturing memorable moments throughout the school year.
Enhanced yearbook quality by incorporating modern design trends and diverse content.
Streamlined the yearbook production process, resulting in timely delivery and reduced costs.
Organized fundraising events to supplement budget allocation for yearbook production expenses.
Implemented robust proofreading procedures to minimize errors in the final publication.
Provided constructive feedback on student submissions, empowering them to refine their work before inclusion in the yearbook.
Secured sponsorships and advertising revenue to offset printing costs for the yearbook.
Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among staff members during meetings and collaborative sessions.
Established efficient workflows for gathering, editing, and organizing yearbook materials.
Maintained detailed records of deadlines, budgets, order forms, distribution lists, and other relevant information pertaining to the annual production process.
Arranged yearbook to cover different aspects of school life.
Attended school events as photographer and videographer.
Edited writing and checked photographs to detect errors or unauthorized content.
Documented school activities, interviewed students and staff and wrote up feature information for yearbook sections.
Motivated yearbook staff to achieve objectives under tight deadlines.
Oversaw work of students carrying out tasks to gather information, photographs and graphics for yearbook.
Organized photography support for individual student pictures and club imagery.
Coordinated with clubs to establish allotted pages, photographs required and accompanying text.
Brainstormed special features to set new yearbook editions apart.
Collaborated with graphic designers to develop custom graphics and headings.
Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.

Adjunct Professor of English

ASU-Mid South

08.2015 - 12.2015

Instructed one section of English Composition I
Created and implemented units to improve rhetorical writing skills
Utilized Campus Cruiser Online Program to communicate with students
Utilized Campus Cruiser Online Program to maintain records of students' grades and attendance.
Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring content was up-to-date and relevant to industry trends.
Optimized assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for various assignments.
Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
Improved overall course quality through the implementation of regular evaluations, incorporating student feedback into future improvements.
Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.

Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher

Marion Middle School

08.2000 - 05.2004

Instructed four sections of seventh grade English, one section of seventh grade Honors English, and one section of seventh grade Speech
Organized lessons using the PET Model
Utilized the Lee Canter Assertive Discipline Policy to maintain classroom control
Worked cooperatively on a team consisting of five teachers
Planned and implemented units to help improve Sat-9 and Benchmark skills
Utilized Benchmark skills in daily lesson plans
Utilized the Highly Effective Questioning technique in the classroom
Integrated the Six Traits of Writing into the daily curriculum
Team treasurer for four years
Assisted in the organization of two field trips each school year
Assisted in the planning of special events for the team, such as Field Day
Supervised students on field trips and during breakfast and lunch times
Utilized the computer program GradeQuick
Maintained accurate student records, including grades, attendance, discipline, and communication with parents.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing consequences when necessary.
Designed engaging lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and promoted active participation.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Utilized data-driven instructional methods to identify areas of improvement for individual students, tailoring lessons accordingly to optimize academic growth.
Taught students how to express ideas in detail.
Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
Supported struggling learners through differentiated instruction and individualized support plans.
Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Corrected grammatical issues and imparted new rules appropriate to instructional level.
Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Adhered to the Arkansas State Standards when planning course lessons.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and modifying instruction as needed.
Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Collaborated with colleagues to create an interdisciplinary approach for cross-curricular learning experiences.
Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior, ensuring timely communication with parents and administration.
Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Secondary English and Language Arts Teacher/Yearbook Advisor

Adjunct Professor of English

Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher

Education

MSE - Curriculum and Instruction

BSE - English Education

Skills

Certification

Leadership Experience

professional training

Accomplishments

Hobbies and Interests

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