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Lisa Dewey Wells

Lisa Dewey Wells

Annapolis,MD

Summary

Experienced, dynamic, and collaborative educational professional noted as a valued, synergistic community leader. Exhibits a warm, authentic, and generous spirit and is committed to the growth and mission of organizations. Holds a life-long passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing success for individuals and organizations. Effectively uses core strengths (love of learning, fairness, judgment, curiosity, and perspective), resulting in successful outcomes for stakeholders. Skilled at managing multiple priorities and projects with agility. Effective communicator who excels at publishing and presenting and is facile at speaking extemporaneously and formally. Professional articles and publications are available upon request.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder

Lisa Dewey Wells Consulting
01.2018 - Current
  • Provide individual and workplace consulting and coaching on prioritization, goal setting, stress management, personal growth, and communication
  • Clients portfolio includes 20+ individuals, schools, nonprofits, public and government agencies.

Consultant, Presenter, Coach, Author

Center for Responsive Schools
01.1994 - Current
  • Develop and deliver professional development to educators in over 35 states
  • Developed workshops and acted as a field consultant, creating new comprehensive professional materials and training for online and classroom use
  • Consult with school leadership on goal setting, growth areas, and implementation
  • Mentor distinguished presenters to mentor new hires
  • Author of numerous publications.
  • Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.

Second Grade Teacher

Naval Academy Primary School
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Provided in-person and virtual instruction to second grade, including curriculum review and development, student assessment, weekly communication with families, and collaboration with colleagues to support student and program goals
  • Active participant in AIMS Aspiring Heads Cohort, 2022-23.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.

Primary Years-Middle School Teacher

St. Anne's School of Annapolis
01.2000 - 01.2015
  • Designed and taught experiential curriculum across all three divisions
  • Utilized strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively implement the instructional program and educational philosophy in accordance with the school's mission, goals, and procedures
  • Mentored students and novice teachers to develop strong academic, creative, and social skills
  • Filled various leadership roles, including admissions, auxiliary programs, accreditation, and strategic planning
  • Present workshops to AIMS community and served on multiple accreditation teams.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.

Primary Grade Teacher

The Harley School
01.1994 - 01.1999
  • Co-teach multi-age classrooms
  • Recipient of grant to study conflict resolution and social justice; co-chair accreditation team.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.

Education

Certificate - Leadership/Communications

American University, Washington, DC
05.2016

M.Ed, Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Lesley University, Cambridge MA
05.1994

Bachelor of Science - Consumer Studies

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
05.1989

Skills

  • Leadership and Administration
  • Coaching, Goal Setting, and Facilitating
  • Project Management
  • External and Internal Communications
  • Training, Evaluation & Development
  • Programmatic Design
  • Team and Consensus Building
  • Instructional and Curriculum Best Practices
  • Creativity, Inspiration, and Motivation
  • Consulting
  • Goal Setting

Certification

Well Coaches, Health and Wellness Coach, 2018

Registered Yoga Teacher, 200 hours, 2015

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Second Grade Teacher - Naval Academy Primary School
01.2020 - 01.2023
Founder - Lisa Dewey Wells Consulting
01.2018 - Current
Primary Years-Middle School Teacher - St. Anne's School of Annapolis
01.2000 - 01.2015
Consultant, Presenter, Coach, Author - Center for Responsive Schools
01.1994 - Current
Primary Grade Teacher - The Harley School
01.1994 - 01.1999
American University - Certificate, Leadership/Communications
Lesley University - M.Ed, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education
University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Consumer Studies

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