Lisa Davis
Racine,WI
Summary
Dedicated 8th Grade ELA Teacher focused on creating an engaging classroom environment that promotes student participation. Skilled in curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and classroom management, ensuring all students achieve their learning objectives. Strong communication and adaptability foster an inclusive atmosphere that supports diverse learning styles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts
Milwaukee, WI
08.2018 - 01.2026
- Collaborated daily with peers in regard to planning, teaching, and classroom management
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies in the classroom to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
- Supported student thinking by using various modalities, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.
- Utilized information acquired from assessments, colleagues, caregivers, and students themselves, to identify and meet learning needs.
- Leveraged insights from assessments, colleagues, caregivers, and students to identify and address learning needs.
- Applied PBIS, SEL, and mindfulness techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for 8th grade students.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skills.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that foster creativity.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods and provided feedback.
- Conducted individualized instruction for struggling readers and writers.
- Utilized online software programs such as Google Classroom or Schoology to post assignments and track student performance.
- Coordinated extra-curricular activities such as debate teams or poetry clubs.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through open-ended questions during lessons.
- Provided feedback and assessment to students on their writing projects and assignments.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, assessments.
- Assisted in creating a safe, respectful, and positive classroom environment.
- Developed and implemented engaging, differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners.
- Held parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or behavioral issues.
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Promotional Summer School
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
Milwaukee, WI
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Substitute Teacher
L'Anse Creuse and New Haven Public Schools
02.2013 - 09.2015
Summer School Reading Teacher
S.C. Johnson Elementary School
06.2008 - 08.2008
First Grade Teacher
S.C. Johnson Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education 1st-8th With A Minor in Social Studies
Alverno College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 09.2003 - 12.2006
Skills
- Instructional design
- Diverse instructional strategies
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Assessment-driven instruction
- Classroom management
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Individualized learning
- Multimodal support
- Project-based learning
- Lesson implementation
- Rubric creation
- Instructional technology
- Team teaching
- Peer collaboration
- Parent engagement
- Communication skills
- Literacy skills
- Literacy skills
Honors And Accomplishments
- WKCE Conference
- Represented S.C. Johnson at the National Center for Urban School Transformation in CA
- Alverno Student Education Organization (ASEO)
- Mother's Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)
Timeline
8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Promotional Summer School
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
07.2025 - 08.2025
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts
08.2018 - 01.2026
Substitute Teacher
L'Anse Creuse and New Haven Public Schools
02.2013 - 09.2015
Summer School Reading Teacher
S.C. Johnson Elementary School
06.2008 - 08.2008
First Grade Teacher
S.C. Johnson Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education 1st-8th With A Minor in Social Studies
Alverno College
09.2003 - 12.2006