Lisa A. Summers
Northfield,N.J.
Summary
Mindful Middle School Teacher accomplished in preparing students for future through use of new technologies. History of encouraging students to engage in group work and to solve problems in team-driven approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Special Ed Middle School Teacher
Northfield Community School
Northfield, N.J. 08225
01.2022 - Current
- Monitor IEPs to meet individual student needs.
- Conduct regular assessments to evaluate student progress, identify learning needs, and inform instruction.
- Modify and adapt general education curricula and materials to make them accessible to students with diverse learning abilities.
- Plan and deliver lessons through various formats, including one-on-one, small groups, and whole-class instruction.
- Work with general education teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff (like therapists) to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Implement and manage positive behavior support strategies to create a productive and inclusive classroom.
- Track student performance using data, report on progress to parents and the educational team, and use data to adjust teaching methods.
- Provide specialized instruction in Middle School Math and Language Arts.
- Provide inclusive 'push-in' support in general education classrooms and provide small-group instruction for students needing extra help.
Substitute Teacher
Northfield Community School
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Long Term 1st Grade Teacher
- Long Term Substitute Middle School MD Self-Contained
- Long-Term Substitute 5th Grade Math
- Long-Term 7th Grade Math
- Short-Term Substitute 8th Grade Language Arts
- Short-Term Elementary/Middle School Physical Education
- Planned and presented lessons in accordance with the NCS Curriculum Pacing Guides.
- Provided assessments aligned to objectives related to NJCCCS and NJ Student Learning Standards.
- Developed classroom management experience.
Summer Camp/Before School Teacher in Charge
Northfield Community School
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Created and prepared theme-based learning activities for grades K-6.
Teacher's Aide
Northfield Community School
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Assisted students in all subjects.
- Assisted students with special needs.
Fieldwork
Slaybaugh Elementary School
01.2016
- Provided 16 weeks of full-time planning, instruction and assessing to the CCSS.
Test Prep Support and Instruction
Northfield Community School
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided supplemental Math/ELA instruction to 5th grade students in preparation for NJ ASK.
- Provided 5th and 6th grade math support in preparation for PARCC.
Education
Graduate Endorsement - Teacher of Students With Disabilities
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ03.2026
Post-Baccalaureate - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Math And Science
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ05.2008
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Student progress reporting
- Special education
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Full-Time Special Ed Middle School Teacher
Northfield Community School
01.2022 - Current
Fieldwork
Slaybaugh Elementary School
01.2016
Summer Camp/Before School Teacher in Charge
Northfield Community School
01.2014 - 01.2018
Test Prep Support and Instruction
Northfield Community School
01.2013 - 01.2015
Teacher's Aide
Northfield Community School
01.2012 - 01.2017
Substitute Teacher
Northfield Community School
01.2009 - 01.2022
Graduate Endorsement - Teacher of Students With Disabilities
Rowan University
Post-Baccalaureate - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Math And Science
Stockton University