Elisa M. Lawson
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Professional educator with high standards and strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at developing and implementing engaging science curricula that foster critical thinking and practical skills. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and integrating technology to enhance learning. Known for building positive student relationships and fostering supportive learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Chattanooga, TN
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging science curricula aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Utilized technology tools to support interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with grade level teal on cross curricular STEM projects, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
Basketball Dance Instructor
Hamilton County Department of Education-Tyner Academy
Chattanooga, TN
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Choreography mentoring
- Take general body measurements to place uniform orders
- Monitor the proficiency of dancer’s grades
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents to enhance community engagement.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
Teacher
Hamilton County Department of Education-Tyner Academy
Chattanooga, TN
08.2010 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging science curricula aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Utilized technology tools to support interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with grade level teal on cross curricular STEM projects, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
Band Dance Instructor
Hamilton County Department of Education-Tyner Academy
Chattanooga, TN
03.2011 - 07.2014
- Choreography mentoring, coaching, taking body measurements, placing uniform orders.
- Communicating with administration, teachers, parents, the flag instructor, and the band director.
Server
TGI Friday’s Restaurant
Chattanooga, TN
10.2007 - 07.2010
- Greet guests, take orders, ring up orders, deliver food, clean up, and whatever was asked of me to help keep the restaurant running smoothly.
Education
Master’s of Education - Secondary Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN08.2013
Bachelor’s of Science - Dietetics
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN08.2009
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Scientific inquiry
- Parent communication
- Project-based learning
- Recordkeeping
- Inquiry-based learning
- Licensed in TN Chemistry 7-12
- Hands-on learning
- Instructional planning
- Lesson planning
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Documentation and reporting
- Chemical use
Certification
- Chemistry 7-12 TN Certified -2034
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
09.2023 - Current
Basketball Dance Instructor
Hamilton County Department of Education-Tyner Academy
08.2019 - 09.2023
Band Dance Instructor
Hamilton County Department of Education-Tyner Academy
03.2011 - 07.2014
Teacher
Hamilton County Department of Education-Tyner Academy
08.2010 - 09.2023
Server
TGI Friday’s Restaurant
10.2007 - 07.2010
Master’s of Education - Secondary Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Bachelor’s of Science - Dietetics
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga