Lisa Boudreaux
Morgan City,LA
Summary
Professional Certified Teacher of 27 years focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer and classroom facilitator focused on student success inside and outside the classroom. Excels at parent/IEP meetings through knowledge, preparation, and maintaining student records and reports in an acceptable manner.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Labadieville Middle School/Assumption Parish
2022.08 - 2023.07
- Facilitated learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies and ELA themes.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
ELA Inclusion Teacher
Southside High School, Lafayette Parish
2019.08 - 2022.08
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals for an average caseload of 20 students per year, following students from 9th through 12th grade.
Middle School ELA Teacher
Carencro Middle/Lafayette Parish
2018.08 - 2019.08
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
JAG Specialist
H. L. Bourgeois High School/Terrebonne Parish
2017.08 - 2018.08
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to students as the sponsor and mentor of the club component of JAG.
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to students throughout job search and onboarding process of the career component of JAG.
- Followed up for one year with graduates to have them placed in training or at a work site.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for students and set up speaking opportunities and job site tours.
- Modeled job search strategies for students to improve job search success.
- Assisted students in building successful job search strategies.
- Conducted mock interviews to help students prepare for interviews with potential employers.
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Morgan City Jr. High/St. Mary Parish
2017.01 - 2017.08
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Evergreen Jr. High/Terrebonne Parish
2015.08 - 2016.01
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
High School English Teacher
Patterson High School/St. Mary Parish
2014.08 - 2015.08
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
High School English Teacher
Terrebonne High School/Terrebonne Parish
2000.01 - 2014.08
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
ELA Teacher and Yearbook Advisor
Berwick High School/St. Mary Parish
1997.08 - 2000.01
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines for yearbook publication.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to student-writers to improve article and story writing.
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing tools for students to meet desired content goals.
ELA Teacher
Assumption High School/Assumption Parish
1997.08 - 1998.08
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
ELA and Reading Teacher
St. Joseph Elem/Houma-Thibodaux Diocese
1997.01 - 1997.08
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Facilitated a student-created Holocaust museum in the school library as a response to our novel work.
Education
Journalism
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LABachelor of Arts - English And History
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12.1996
Fellow - Holocaust Studies
Tulane University
New Orleans, LAHigh School Diploma -
Ross S. Sterling High School
Baytown, TX05.1982
Skills
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Parent Relations
- Autism Spectrum Awareness
- IEP Understanding
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Faculty Collaboration
- Test Preparation
- Curriculum Standards
- Proctoring
- Educational Opportunities
Timeline
ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Labadieville Middle School/Assumption Parish
2022.08 - 2023.07
ELA Inclusion Teacher
Southside High School, Lafayette Parish
2019.08 - 2022.08
Middle School ELA Teacher
Carencro Middle/Lafayette Parish
2018.08 - 2019.08
JAG Specialist
H. L. Bourgeois High School/Terrebonne Parish
2017.08 - 2018.08
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Morgan City Jr. High/St. Mary Parish
2017.01 - 2017.08
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Evergreen Jr. High/Terrebonne Parish
2015.08 - 2016.01
High School English Teacher
Patterson High School/St. Mary Parish
2014.08 - 2015.08
High School English Teacher
Terrebonne High School/Terrebonne Parish
2000.01 - 2014.08
ELA Teacher and Yearbook Advisor
Berwick High School/St. Mary Parish
1997.08 - 2000.01
ELA Teacher
Assumption High School/Assumption Parish
1997.08 - 1998.08
ELA and Reading Teacher
St. Joseph Elem/Houma-Thibodaux Diocese
1997.01 - 1997.08
Journalism
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
Nicholls State University
Fellow - Holocaust Studies
Tulane University
High School Diploma -
Ross S. Sterling High School
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