Jimmy Lisenby
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Dynamic and adaptive, with a proven track record at Polk County School Board, Excel in fostering student engagement and academic growth through innovative instructional strategies. Expert in curriculum compliance and relationship building, Significantly enhance learning environments, evidenced by commendable student evaluations and effective parent-teacher collaboration.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd
Polk County School Board
12.2000 - Current
- Developed a culture for learning through relation building.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Shipping Supervisor
A. Duda & Sons Inc.
Jun1989 - Dec1998
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Supervised shipping team of 12 employees.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL12-2000
Associate of Arts - Education
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL06-1997
High School Diploma -
Clewiston High School
Clewiston, FL06-1988
Skills
- Florida teaching credential
- Flexible and adaptive
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Motivating students
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- TESOL certified
- Small group instruction
- Curriculum compliance with FL
- Relationship building
- Family involvement
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Philip O'Brien Elementary in 2012.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and Science to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
Certification
- TESOL Certified
- Elementary Education Certified, State of Florida - 2000 to present
- Teaching Students with Disabilities (SWD)
- Reading Endorsed
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd
Polk County School Board
12.2000 - Current
- TESOL Certified
- Elementary Education Certified, State of Florida - 2000 to present
- Teaching Students with Disabilities (SWD)
- Reading Endorsed
Shipping Supervisor
A. Duda & Sons Inc.
Jun1989 - Dec1998
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southeastern University
Associate of Arts - Education
Palm Beach State College
High School Diploma -
Clewiston High School
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