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Lisa Batten
Social Studies Teacher (9 - 12)
Burnsville,NC
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics, and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises, and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
AP Psychology Teacher
Spring ISD
Houston, Texas
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
- Implemented diverse instructional techniques and integrated technology to enhance student learning.
- Created and enhanced course plans centered around class objectives.
Psychology/Sociology Teacher
Spring ISD
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
- Created and enhanced course plans centered around class objectives.
- Kept abreast of developments in field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
- Updated class and student records in eSchool.
- Led AP Psychology, course for 25 - 30 students each semester.
- Implemented diverse instructional techniques and integrated technology to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with AP Teachers in district to achieve passing results on AP Exam.
World Geography Teacher
Spring ISD
Houston, TX
08.2006 - 06.2017
- Collected assignments, reviewed homework and provided feedback to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared necessary notes, reference materials, presentations and audio visual aids to help students understand concepts with ease and retain interest in classroom.
- Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Diagnosed students' strengths and weaknesses to assist students in weak areas and commend strong areas.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on topics such as urbanization, environmental systems and cultural geography.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Substitute Teacher
ConroeISD
Conroe, TX
02.2006 - 06.2006
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
Substitute Teacher
Yancey County Schools
Burnsville, NC
10.2005 - 11.2005
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Student Teacher
North Buncombe High School
Weaverville, NC
01.2005 - 04.2005
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reported back to Kenneth Cook about personal progress, identifying areas for improvement and making plans for enhanced progress.
- Supported lead teachers in daily tasks such as attendance records, test administration and behavioral enforcement.
- Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Provided group teaching in classroom setting, as well as individual student support.
- Designed lessons on American History for High School students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Education
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 09.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC 01.2003 - 05.2005
No Degree - History
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX 09.1986 - 09.1989
Skills
IEP understanding
Human geography
Physical geography
Syllabus development and implementation
Lesson plan implementation
Classroom management
Discipline
AP Psychology
Psychology/Sociology
Positive Reinforcement
Test Preparation
Lesson Planning
Teaching
Conflict Resolution
Social Studies
Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Schoology
ESchool
Additional Information
World Geography Team Leader - 2010 - 2017
AP Psychology Teacher 2018 - 2020
Student Council Advisor - 2015 - 2020
Timeline
AP Psychology Teacher
Spring ISD
08.2018 - 06.2020
Psychology/Sociology Teacher
Spring ISD
08.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
Lamar University
09.2013 - 05.2015
World Geography Teacher
Spring ISD
08.2006 - 06.2017
Substitute Teacher
ConroeISD
02.2006 - 06.2006
Substitute Teacher
Yancey County Schools
10.2005 - 11.2005
Student Teacher
North Buncombe High School
01.2005 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Asheville
01.2003 - 05.2005
No Degree - History
Collin County Community College District
09.1986 - 09.1989