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Lisa Cawley

Gardner-Edgerton School District 231
Baldwin City,Kansas
26
years of professional experience

Skilled educator with a hands-on approach to enhancing student literacy. Collaborative and hardworking team player with a student-focused mentality and exceptional organizational, planning and communication skills. Credentialed in [State Name] . History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies. Highly experienced Elementary School Teaching Professional with a strong dedication to the total development of children.

Work History

Reading Specialist

15 Years 10 Months
Gardner-Edgerton School District 231 | Gardner, Kansas | 2010.08 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss the academic needs of students including [Type] , [Type] and [Type] .
  • Used approaches such as [Name] to achieve dramatic results with students.
  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
  • Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
  • Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Maintained a schedule of [Number] [Type] class per week.

2nd Grade Teacher

5 Years 9 Months
Gardner-Edgerton School District USD 231 | Gardner, KS | 2004.08 - 2010.05
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.

3rd Grade Teacher

9 Months
Gardner-Edgerton School District 231 | Gardner, Kansas | 2003.08 - 2004.05
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
  • Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss the academic needs of students including [Type] , [Type] and [Type] .
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.

4th Grade Teacher

2 Years 9 Months
Gardner-Edgerton School District 231 | Gardner, Kansas | 2000.08 - 2003.05
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
  • Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss the academic needs of students including [Type] , [Type] and [Type] .
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Kansas University | Lawrence, KS | 2011

Reading Specialist License

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Ottawa University | Ottawa, Kansas | 1994
  • Graduated cum laude

Skills

Assessments understanding
Teacher collaboration
One-on-one support
Improvement plans
Title 1 compliance
Group facilitation
Intervention planning
Standardized testing
Documentation and reporting
Effective time management
Strong collaborator
Time management

Professional Positions

  • Literacy and Math Night Coordinator
  • Novel Navigators Coordinator
  • Building Leadership Team Member
  • Building Improvement Plan Reading Chair
  • District Reading Specialist Team Member
  • District Integrated Team Training Member
  • District DIBELS Mentor/Trainer
  • District and Building Professional Development Presenter
  • English Language Arts District Curriculum Committee
  • Professional Learning Community Leader
  • Building Assessment Coordinator (DIBELS, MAP, State Assessments)

Timeline

Reading Specialist

Gardner-Edgerton School District 231
2010.08 - CurrentRead More

2nd Grade Teacher

Gardner-Edgerton School District USD 231
2004.08 - 2010.05Read More

3rd Grade Teacher

Gardner-Edgerton School District 231
2003.08 - 2004.05Read More

4th Grade Teacher

Gardner-Edgerton School District 231
2000.08 - 2003.05Read More

Ottawa University

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
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Kansas University

Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction
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Lisa Cawley