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Education
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Lisa Craft

Port Saint Lucie,FL
Lisa Craft

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Martin County School Board

Teacher Reading and English
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Charter Schools USA

Teacher AICE English
08.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Martin County School District

Teacher Reading and ELA
03.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.

St Lucie County Public Schools

Teacher ELA
11.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.

Florida Online School, K12 Corporation

Grade 8 ELA Teacher
09.2020 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Design and implement differentiated companion lessons for Summit online curriculum targeting ELA students below, at, and above grade level, working with a variety of student needs including Exceptional Student Education and English Language Learner, including Tier 2 and 3 interventions
  • Gather and analyze dynamic student performance data from a variety of sources such as NWEA and IXL to track student performance and adapt learning experiences and recommendations
  • Create and scaffold writing tasks designed to increase students' writing skills by one or more grade levels
  • Build and grow student relationships through online learning, creating a positive and kind virtual classroom community
  • Maintain telephone, Zoom, and email communication with a minimum of 85-90% of families on a monthly basis to guide students through online curriculum and learning platforms.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure student success.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, enhancing students'' understanding of the connection between subjects.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
  • Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.

Anderson Middle School

Grade 7 ELA Teacher
07.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Design and implement curriculum for ELA students below, at, and above grade level, working with a variety of student needs including Exceptional Student Education and English Language Learner
  • Guide students in deepening and expanding their reading understanding and analytical skills through multi-level texts and projects completed in individual and small-group settings
  • Use my years of writing instruction skills to instruct students in writing tasks designed to increase their proficiency by one or more grade levels
  • Design units that build cultural touchstones (mythological references, idioms) as well as reading and writing skill sets, with multiple learning modalities addresses for optimal student engagement and avenues for success.

Treasure Coast High School

English Department Chair; AICE and ELA Teacher
01.2017 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Create units of study designed to meet the standards of Cambridge University's Advanced International Certificate of Language
  • Implement standards required for mastery in order for students to pass rigorous college-level exams administered through Cambridge University
  • As Department Chair: work with administration and district staff to interpret data and develop goals and long-term plans with each grade level within my department to ensure that we open avenues of success to as many students as possible.

Martin County High School

Grade 9 Team Leader; Teacher, Grades 9, 12
07.2015 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Design and implement curriculum for diverse learners
  • Lead the Language Arts Grade 9 Collaborative Team
  • Serve on on the 2016-2017 Curriculum Frameworks Design Team
  • Specialize in differentiation strategies for Exceptional Student Education learners and English Language Learners
  • Create and implement formative and summarize assessments to gauge learning of all students
  • Skilled in data analysis and data-driven instructional strategies
  • Skilled in educational technology implementation.

Treasure Coast High School

Language Arts and Debate Teacher; Grades 9-12
07.2006 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Create and implement dynamic and differentiated lessons and assessments for grade levels 9-12, focusing on the needs of all learners, and specializing in differentiation strategies for Exceptional Student Education and English Language Learners
  • Monitor student achievement through formative and summative assessments and data compilation and analysis
  • Ensure that primary and supplemental materials are in compliance with Sunshine State Standards and Common Core
  • Integrate multimedia content into lessons to accommodate variety of learning styles.

Pinewood Elementary School

Fifth Grade Teacher
09.2005 - 07.2006

Job overview

  • Created and implemented differentiated lesson across variety of core curricula
  • Ensured that primary and supplemental materials complied with Sunshine State Standards
  • Monitored student achievement through formative and summative assessments and data compilation and analysis
  • Supervised student movement procedures and safety throughout the school day.

Education

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

B.A., English from British Literature
12.2004

University Overview

Skills

  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Coaching and mentoring new teachers
  • AVID-certified educator
  • Group Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Student Evaluations
  • Instructional Methods
  • Group Learning Mechanics
  • Faculty Collaboration

References

References
Available upon request.

Certification

FL Professional Teaching Certificate #987144

  • English 6-12
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages
  • Reading Endorsement

References

References
References available upon request.

Interests

Writing

Educational Technology Research

Science and Technology

World History

Timeline

Teacher Reading and English
Martin County School Board
01.2023 - Current
Teacher AICE English
Charter Schools USA
08.2022 - 01.2023
Teacher Reading and ELA
Martin County School District
03.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher ELA
St Lucie County Public Schools
11.2020 - 03.2021
Grade 8 ELA Teacher
Florida Online School, K12 Corporation
09.2020 - 11.2020
Grade 7 ELA Teacher
Anderson Middle School
07.2019 - 08.2020
English Department Chair; AICE and ELA Teacher
Treasure Coast High School
01.2017 - 07.2019
Grade 9 Team Leader; Teacher, Grades 9, 12
Martin County High School
07.2015 - 12.2016
Language Arts and Debate Teacher; Grades 9-12
Treasure Coast High School
07.2006 - 07.2015
Fifth Grade Teacher
Pinewood Elementary School
09.2005 - 07.2006
Florida Atlantic University
B.A., English from British Literature

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