Lisa Anderson
Frisco,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with many years of experience in early and elementary education, seeking to utilize background to take the next career step with a respected school district. Motivated to encourage student growth. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude, as well as the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational and educational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Age Teacher
Crayon Ranch Childcare Center
Murrieta, CA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to engage students in learning.
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 4-12 after school and camps.
- Created a positive classroom atmosphere by demonstrating enthusiasm and respect for all students.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information about each student.
- Encouraged creative thinking skills through problem-solving activities and projects.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance, behavior, and any special concerns or issues that may arise.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and other school activities outside the classroom setting.
- Provided guidance to help students develop social skills such as cooperation, self-control, conflict resolution.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Facilitated a dynamic learning environment despite the challenges posed by an incredibly varied student population, including those dealing with Autism and ADHD. (ratio mentioned)
- Transported TK-Grade 5 to and from school, and for field trips or emergencies.
Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
Murrieta, CA
12.2014 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Transportation of school age children 5-12 yrs
School Age Teacher-Assistant Director
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Anaheim Hills, CA
08.1998 - 12.2014
- I started at this school as a school-age teacher before the school even opened for business. I helped grow our school-age program and organized summer camps and preschool camps to full capacity, as well as all our transportation needs, including training for other school-age teachers and drivers to obtain a commercial license, youth bus certificate through the CHP, and passenger endorsements from the DMV. Eventually, I was promoted to Assistant Director, which was such an easy transition for me since I had been there for seven years and worked in every program and classroom. As a school-age teacher at a private school, such as this, you end up being utilized during the day within the school year to cover breaks and lunches for other teachers, as well as being a support teacher to ensure ratios are being met. I enjoyed working at this location for 16 years until I transferred to our Murrieta school, which was much closer to home.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies/ECE
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA06-1997
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- IEP goals/compliance
- Teacher Assistance
- Behavioral plan management
- Activities Oversight
- Classwork oversight
- Special needs
- Life Skills Development
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Classroom Organization
- Seizure Management
- Data Collection
- Organizational Skills
- Student Records Management
- Compliance standards
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Field Trip Organization
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Meeting facilitation
- Crisis Management
Certification
+First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross.
Accomplishments
The Tutor Time of Murrieta was dedicated to me in 2018 in recognition for 20 yrs of service to families and displays my plaque at the entrance of the building.
Timeline
School Age Teacher
Crayon Ranch Childcare Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
12.2014 - 02.2022
School Age Teacher-Assistant Director
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
08.1998 - 12.2014
+First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross.
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies/ECE
Fullerton College
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