Lisa Callarman
Teacher
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced with classroom instruction, student engagement, and curriculum implementation. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to maintain conducive learning environment. Strong understanding of classroom management and adaptability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher-High School
ESS West, LLC for Phoenix Union HS DIstrict
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lesson plans to maintain student interest and participation.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices and pedagogical innovations.
- Fostered student curiosity and love for learning by presenting material in engaging and relatable ways.
Project Manager
Independent Contractor
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Lead projects through the entire project lifecycle, which requires effective scoping, planning, resource allocation, scheduling, coordination, tracking, and reporting.
- Developed a comprehensive evaluation framework that enables data-driven decision-making and proactively addresses risks with internal and external leadership, achieving a 99% success rate.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and communication efficiency.
- Developed project plans aligning with client objectives to ensure successful execution.
Enterprise Account Manager
FedEx Corporation
11.2014 - 11.2023
- Resolved objections during lengthy sales cycles to ensure contracts valued over $1 million in annual revenue closed and were implemented smoothly.
- Managed a broad portfolio of large enterprise accounts, requiring a strong understanding of complex organizational structures to identify and close significant sales opportunities.
- Exceeded revenue targets by creating and executing strategic account plans tailored to client needs and pain points.
- Analyzed customer data to identify growth opportunities, leading to improved account performance and profitability. Grew territory revenue by $8.7 million in Year 1.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements that increased customer satisfaction and drove long-term partnerships.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement complex solutions for enterprise-level clients, achieving consistent sales and performance metrics.
Paralegal
Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, PLC
05.2011 - 11.2014
- Under supervision, I managed a portfolio of 18–20 cases while maintaining a supporting role on additional, more complex cases for former U.S. Attorney of Arizona, José de Jesús Rivera, and attorneys/partners Nathan Fidel, Aaron Hall, and Robert Pastor.
- Interviewed potential clients, assessing the viability of their claims, as well as the predictability of a successful outcome.
- Represented clients in a plethora of case types: plaintiffs’ personal injury, civil rights violations, sexual abuse/child molestation, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, white-collar criminal defense, criminal practice, elections, voting, and redistricting law, as well as cases brought against federal, state, local, and tribal governments.
Teacher
Khalsa Montessori
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Implemented research-based strategies to support learners with a wide range of academic, behavioral, motor, and social-emotional needs.
- Navigated the intricacies of classroom leadership with an average of 30 students per classroom.
- Offered insight and mentorship among peers in lesson planning.
- Fostered effective communication with students, parents, and all internal teams.
- Optimized relationships with colleagues.
Teacher
Ahwatukee Foothills Prep
08.2006 - 03.2007
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently reinforcing proper conduct with positive reinforcement.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum, and arranged a talent showcase for students, drawing local media attention.
- Designed curriculum materials for each student's special needs, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Led initiatives to improve student performance outcomes through targeted interventions and support programs.
Education
B.S. - Communications
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZM.Ed. - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZJuris Doctor (J.D.) - Law/Legal Studies
Phoenix School of Law
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Proficient in managing classroom dynamics
- Fostering student involvement
- Conducting personalized teaching sessions
- Innovative teaching methods
- Curriculum design and execution
- Critical thinking for problem-solving
- Behavioral modeling
Accomplishments
- Served as a Site Leader for ASU's Service Learning Literacy Program at John F Kennedy Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ in 2006. Led a 10-person team created to help increase site word recognition, literacy and reading comprehension scores for 200+ 3rd graders.
- Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Placed special emphasis on individuals' unique talents and cultural identities.
- Planned, organized and ran a student talent showcase featuring members of my classroom; received commendation from parents, administrators and local media, for helping a traumatized studentthe only witness named in a heinous murder casefind his voice and share his passion for dancing his tribe's traditional Hoop Dance.
- Organized and executed a game day featuring children's games and traditional foods from 15 different countries hosted by my students; each student researched one of their family's cultures of origin as inspiration for each activity and food choice.
Affiliations
- American Red Cross
- Girl Scouts of the USA
- NOLS Wilderness First Responder (WFR)/First Aid (WFA)
- Project Management Institute
Certification
- Project Management Institute: PM Professional Certification In Progress
- Arizona Department of Public Safety: Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level 1 2025-05 – 2031-05
- Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) Driver 2025
- National Wine School: Sommelier, Level 1 2021
- Welch Management Institute: Financial Acumen, Communications, and International Business 2015
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Phoenix School of Law: Merit Scholar 2010, Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC): Merit Scholar 2010, Arizona State University: Dean's List 2005, 2006, 2007
Timeline
Substitute Teacher-High School
ESS West, LLC for Phoenix Union HS DIstrict
08.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Independent Contractor
01.2024 - 08.2025
Enterprise Account Manager
FedEx Corporation
11.2014 - 11.2023
Paralegal
Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, PLC
05.2011 - 11.2014
Teacher
Khalsa Montessori
08.2007 - 10.2010
Teacher
Ahwatukee Foothills Prep
08.2006 - 03.2007
M.Ed. - Education
Arizona State University
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Law/Legal Studies
Phoenix School of Law
B.S. - Communications
Northern Arizona University