Dr. Lisa Duncan
Educator
Killeen,TX
Summary
A highly motivated and experienced School Administrator with a passion for education and a commitment to providing a quality learning experience and positive culture to all students and staff. Possesses strong and efficient organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure a smooth and successful school environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Temple Charter Academy
Temple, TX
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
Campus Instructional Specialist
Killeen Independent School District
Killeen, TX
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Verified compliance with all state and local education requirements.
- Developed distance learning tools and curriculum and supported faculty with implementation.
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
- Provided job analysis in line with instructional design principles for successful mentoring.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Campus Facilitator for Special Programs
Killeen Independent School District
Pershing Park Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
- Supervises special education staff at assigned campus. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
- Coordinates special program services and supports on the campus.
- Schedules IEP and 504 meetings to include notifying parents, distributing the IEP/504 calendar to the appropriate committee members and notifying all appropriate school personnel of IEP/504 meetings and/or schedule changes in a timely fashion.
- Counsel with parents of students with special program services and supports.
- Assists with issues related to special programs, such as Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, At-Risk, 504, Dyslexia, and the Behavior Management Program.
- Conducts all required components of the IEP/504 meetings within federal timelines.
- Responds to issues/complaints of students, parents, district staff, and others in a constructive manner.
- Maintains current state assessment test lists, referral lists, and referrals for related services evaluation; maintains communication among assessment, service providers, and related service personnel.
- Demonstrates understanding of the teacher appraisal process to include maintaining state teacher appraisal system certification.
- Safety and Security trained for divesting.
Campus Instructional Specialist
Killeen Independent School District
Killeen, TX
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Verified compliance with all state and local education requirements.
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Provided job analysis in line with instructional design principles for successful mentoring.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Observed and coached teachers for a variety of instructional and behavioral needs.
High School Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
Killeen, TX
07.2010 - 08.2016
- Taught English to grades 9 through 11
- Took over and helped evaluate and revamp the Reading program for grades 9 through 12 as the campus Reading Specialist.
- Completed training and took over as the campus Dyslexia Specialist.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
Middle School Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
Killeen, TX
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls and emails.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05.2018
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX07.2013
Master of Science - Literacy Specialist
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2007
Skills
- Classroom Observation
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Providing Feedback
- Organizational Efficiency
- Data and Needs Assessments and Evaluation
- Implementation Support
- Instructional Leadership
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Personalized Support
- Performance Measurement
- Learning Management System (LMS)
- Training Program Development
Certification
4-8 English/Language Arts/Reading
8-12 English/Language Arts/Reading
EC - 12 Literacy Specialist
EC - 12 Master Reading Teacher
EC - 12 Principal Certification
Timeline
Campus Facilitator for Special Programs
Killeen Independent School District
07.2024 - Current
Campus Instructional Specialist
Killeen Independent School District
07.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant Principal
Temple Charter Academy
07.2021 - 07.2022
Campus Instructional Specialist
Killeen Independent School District
08.2016 - 07.2022
High School Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
07.2010 - 08.2016
Middle School Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
08.2008 - 07.2010
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies
University of Texas At Tyler
Master of Science - Literacy Specialist
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Tarleton State University