Lisa Atkins
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 16 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifetime Kids Academy Team Member
Lifetime Fitness Center
St. Louis, MO
11.2021 - Current
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Cared for children ages 0 to 4 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Lutheran
St. Louis, MO
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
First Grade Teacher
Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School
St. Louis, MO
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Worked with a cooperating teacher to develop weekly lesson plans, activities, projects, and class meetings.
- Effectively communicated with parents in a timely manner using a class webpage, emails, and phone calls.
- Utilized differentiated instructions and materials to reach a wide variety of learners.
First Grade Teacher
Ste. Genevieve Du Bois School
St. Louis, MO
06.2003 - 06.2007
- Provided a safe and fun learning environment for a large group of children.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Communicated with parents via newsletters, progress reports, behavior checklists, and phone calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO05.2003
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO2001
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Academy
St. Louis05.1998
Timeline
Lifetime Kids Academy Team Member
Lifetime Fitness Center
11.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Lutheran
06.2016 - 06.2020
First Grade Teacher
Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School
06.2007 - 06.2012
First Grade Teacher
Ste. Genevieve Du Bois School
06.2003 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Missouri - St Louis
Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Academy