Lisa Allen

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
• Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
• Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
• Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies.
• Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
• Increased student engagement through the use of interactive reading materials and technology integration.
• Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.

• Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
• Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
• Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

• Facilitated summer school program for thirty six students in 8th and 9th grades from May, 2022 to July 3, 2022.
• Collected and analyzed assessment data and cumulative folder data for thirty six students.
• Created an instructional schedule and assigned teachers to classrooms for Reading and Math at the High School Level.
• Organized and assigned duties for paraprofessionals. Communicated with parents through technology, letters, and call alert systems to inform of calendar related information during summer school.
• Created reports on attendance, and progress monitoring and submitted to the Virginia Department of Education.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
• Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
• Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
• Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
• Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
• Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.

• Teaching music to students grades Pre-K-3rd
• Working with five different administrators, faculties, and staff members and 568 students at 5 schools.
• Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
• Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.

• Implemented reading lessons and math lessons for 11 Kindergarten students and 9 first students during summer school at Stuart Elementary and Patrick Springs Elementary School for Patrick County Schools the summer of 2021.

• Supported 15 struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
• Interpreted 15 students' assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
• Implemented 15 students' behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Planned daily activities to keep 15 students engaged and on track with learning goals.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans for 15 students to improve student behavior.

• Implemented music education as defined by the North Carolina Department of Instruction for 500 students in grades Kindergarten through fifth.

• Taught approximately 150 students in grades sixth through eighth music education as defined by the North Carolina Department of Instruction.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Taught music education to 500 students in grades Kindergarten through fifth as defined by the North Carolina Department of Instruction.
• Produced musicals and concerts with 100 students at a time once per month, featuring a grade levels.

• Taught 500 students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade music education as defined by the North Carolina Department of Instruction.
• Produced the musical, Aladdin with 100 fifth graders in the spring semester for a parent audience.

GPA: 4

Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

GPA: 4.0

• Section Leader High School Band, Basketball, Volleyball
• GPA: 3.7
• National Honor Society