LISA CHASTAIN
Canton,GA
Summary
Results-driven student success and educational leadership professional with 15+ years of experience supporting student achievement, retention, graduation readiness, academic intervention, and program management. Successfully monitored and supported a student population of more than 2,000 students as a Graduation Coach while contributing to a 97.1% graduation rate. Experienced in academic advising, student support services, educational technology, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Education Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction with an Ed.D. in progress.
Professional educator skilled in guiding students to achieve their academic and personal goals. Adept at fostering productive team collaboration and adapting to evolving needs. Strong background in mentoring, counseling, and developing strategic plans to enhance student success. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Coordinator
EXP Tutoring Program
Canton, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Founded and managed a school-based tutoring program serving approximately 200–300 students.
- Coordinated scheduling, communication, logistics, and student support services to enhance program efficiency.
- Expanded academic support opportunities, improving student access to intervention resources.
Mathematics Teacher
Creekview High School, Cherokee County School District
Canton, GA
01.2012 - Current
- Taught mathematics across general education, co-taught, and special education settings, adapting approaches to meet diverse student needs.
- Taught mathematics in general education, co-taught, and special education settings.
- Design differentiated instruction and accommodations to support diverse learners.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform targeted instruction and intervention strategies, enhancing learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve student achievement and engagement.
- Delivered individualized academic coaching to struggling learners, fostering skill development and improved confidence in mathematics.
Graduation Coach
Creekview High School, Cherokee County School District
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Contributed to a school graduation rate of 97.1% through proactive student support and intervention strategies.
- Monitored academic progress and intervention needs for over 2,000 students, ensuring graduation readiness.
- Developed intervention plans for at-risk students and coordinated support services.
- Developed and coordinated intervention plans for at-risk students, enhancing support services.
- Analyzed attendance, academic, and graduation data to identify trends and improve outcomes.
- Analyzed attendance and academic data to identify trends, driving targeted interventions for improved graduation outcomes.
- Served on the school leadership team and contributed to school improvement initiatives.
Summer School Administrator
Cherokee County School District
Canton, GA
2022 - 2023
- Led daily operations of summer school and credit recovery programs to ensure effective delivery of educational services.
- Supervised five teachers, coordinating staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and student support to enhance student experience.
- Managed online learning programs and maintained academic integrity standards.
- Managed online learning programs, upholding academic integrity standards to support student achievement.
- Coordinated summer school schedules to optimize resource allocation and staff assignments.
- Implemented student enrollment processes, ensuring compliance with district policies and timelines.
Student Success & Intervention Leadership
Creekview High School
Canton, GA
2022 - 2024
- Collaborated with RTI teams, counselors, teachers, and administrators to create targeted intervention plans for struggling students, enhancing support systems.
- Facilitated graduation planning, student retention initiatives, and alternative pathways to ensure student success.
- Implemented educational technology tools to streamline monitoring and communication, positively impacting student outcomes.
- Assisted peers with homework and study materials to enhance understanding of course concepts.
- Participated in group projects, collaborating effectively to achieve academic goals.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2027
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Curriculum & Instruction
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA01-2023
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Secondary Mathematics Education
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA01-2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Secondary Mathematics Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01-2012
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Student Success Management
- Student Retention
- Graduation Readiness
- At-Risk Student Support
- Academic Intervention
- Progress Monitoring
- Data Analysis
- Program Management
- Credit Recovery
- Online Learning
- Student & Family Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Special Education
- Remote Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supported academic success and graduation readiness for 2,000+ students.
- Contributed to a 97.1% graduation rate.
- Founded and managed EXP Tutoring, serving 200–300 students.
- Led implementation of Edgenuity credit recovery and online learning programs.
- Supervised summer school operations and a team of 5 educators.
Certification
Georgia Professional Certificate – Secondary Mathematics Education, Special Education Endorsement
Personal Information
Title: STUDENT SUCCESS MANAGER | ACADEMIC ADVISOR | EDUCATIONAL LEADER
Timeline
Founder & Coordinator
EXP Tutoring Program
01.2021 - Current
Graduation Coach
Creekview High School, Cherokee County School District
01.2020 - 01.2025
Mathematics Teacher
Creekview High School, Cherokee County School District
01.2012 - Current
Summer School Administrator
Cherokee County School District
2022 - 2023
Student Success & Intervention Leadership
Creekview High School
2022 - 2024
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty University
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Curriculum & Instruction
Piedmont University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Secondary Mathematics Education
Piedmont University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Secondary Mathematics Education
Kennesaw State University