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Lisa Casasanta

Washington ,MI

Summary

Accomplished individual with the desire to teach, motivate, and direct students while maintaining high interest and achievement. I aim to communicate and interact with students, parents, faculty and administrators. Self-motivated with strong planning and organizational skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Substitute / Substitute Teacher

Edustaff
08.2021 - Current
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Elementary School Teacher

Chippewa Valley School District
08.2004 - 06.2017
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.

Education

Master of Science - Reading K-8

Saginaw Valley University
Chesterfield, MI
01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
05.2002

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Organizational abilities
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom Organization
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group Instruction
  • Staff Collaboration
  • Student Progress Reporting

Timeline

Building Substitute / Substitute Teacher

Edustaff
08.2021 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Chippewa Valley School District
08.2004 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Reading K-8

Saginaw Valley University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Oakland University
Lisa Casasanta