Lisa Diggs
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Dedicated and passionate School Counselor with proven track record successfully leading student discussions and providing individualized instruction. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents. Well versed in educational standards and innovative teaching methods.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor (Long-Term Assignment)
Moreno Valley Unified School District
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
Career 60 Day Substitute Teacher
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2012 - Current
- Instruct K-12 students based on CA State Standards
- Provided instruction as a long-term substitute of reading intervention program System 44 to 21 students in a self-contained classroom, also grades 5th, and 6th SS/ELA, K-5 Intervention Teacher
- Provided math tutoring to 5th graders in addition to their daily classroom instruction
- Provided Physical Education instruction to assist the teachers in 3rd - 5th grades and taught character education course of 'Too Good 4 Drugs' to 2nd graders
- Collaborate with staff and teachers on grade-level planning.
School Counselor Fieldwork Intern
Moreno Valley Unified School District
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Completed 100 hours practicum and 600 Hours fieldwork
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations
- Created and designed marketing materials for student recruitment and retention
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress
- Assisted high school seniors with college applications and graduation requirements
- Organized college tours for graduating students and coordinated group visits from high schools
- Implemented career counseling path mandated by state, working with parents and students to implement new parent-teacher conference approach.
Certificated Tutor
Academic Tutoring Services
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided tutoring of English, Writing and Reading to ELL Students in Alvord, Riverside and Moreno Unified School Districts
- Provided academic support to students who were below-basic in CLA and CLM standards, providing them with Supplemental Education Services through assessment / diagnostic tests
- Provided a Student Learning Plan and tutoring after-school in reading comprehension, fluency, oral language proficiency and writing.
AVID Tutor 6th - 8th grades
Alvord Unified School District
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Provided tutoring with AVID Teachers for students in grades 6th - 8th grades at Wells Middle School in a group setting
- Provided small group instruction using the method of inquiry-based questions to assist students in tutorial sessions
- Taught the students the importance of study skills and organization of information to become college ready.
Intervention Title One Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Teacher for grades 4th, 5th, 6th plus Special Education students
- Taught California Curriculum using technology and direct instruction at a Title One School.
Substitute Teacher
Riverside Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2008
- While studying Teacher Education, worked as a substitute teacher to obtain experience in the classroom
- Planned and implemented instruction and activities for K-12 grade students.
Community Organizer
Fair Housing of Riverside County
06.2001 - 01.2003
- Community Outreach projects to help with fair housing practices in for tenants and home buyers
- Provided home ownership education workshops to first time home buyers
- Provided Utility assistance education and helped seniors, low-income families apply for utility assistance and weatherization for their residence
- Provided cool and warm centers, activities and energy conservation education classes.
Mentor/Tutor
UECC AmeriCorps
10.1999 - 09.2001
- Served two terms of service, which is 2450 hours of community service in two local elementary schools with K-6 grade students, as mentor/tutor, and after-school coordinator
- Provided dance and visual arts instruction during the after-school hours, as well as homework assistance and chaperoned during off-campus fieldtrips to museums, and other activities
- Received Presidential Student Service Award for my service to students and families in the community.
Education
Master of Arts Degree in Education, School Counseling - School Counseling
Concordia University
Irvine, CA12.2022
Master of Arts degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06.2008
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA05.2008
Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management, Minor in Business Administration -
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA06.1993
Skills
- Visual Aids Creation
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Summative Assessment
- Project-based learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Organization
- Team Teaching
- Curriculum Design
- Peer Mentoring
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior Management
- Student Tutoring
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessment administration
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Time Management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Group Counseling
- Multicultural Competence
- Career guidance
- Social Skills Training
- Academic advising
- Grief counseling
- Goal Setting Facilitation
- Anger Management Strategies
- Bullying Prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Student Counseling
Affiliations
- California Association of School Counselors
- California Association of African American School Leaders
- California Association of Educators of Young Children
- Friends of the Library, City of Riverside Public Libraries
- Student California Teachers Association member
- Board Representative and State Council Representative
- American Association of Consumer Sciences
- Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society
Awards
- Certified in CPI (Special Education Department of MVUSD)
- Skin in the Game Recipient, American Veteran Resource Center
- Certified in CPR and First Aid, American Red Cross
- Connected Woman of Influence, Veteran Women Influence Finalist
- Veteran Hero Award Recipient, Volunteer of the Year
- Quilt of Valor Recipient
- Honored as Women Veteran of the Year
- Presidential Student Service Award and Congressional Award for Community Service
- Governor's Teacher Fellowship
Timeline
School Counselor (Long-Term Assignment)
Moreno Valley Unified School District
05.2024 - Current
School Counselor Fieldwork Intern
Moreno Valley Unified School District
10.2021 - 10.2022
Career 60 Day Substitute Teacher
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2012 - Current
Certificated Tutor
Academic Tutoring Services
01.2012 - 01.2015
AVID Tutor 6th - 8th grades
Alvord Unified School District
09.2011 - 03.2012
Intervention Title One Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
09.2008 - 09.2010
Substitute Teacher
Riverside Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2008
Community Organizer
Fair Housing of Riverside County
06.2001 - 01.2003
Mentor/Tutor
UECC AmeriCorps
10.1999 - 09.2001
Master of Arts Degree in Education, School Counseling - School Counseling
Concordia University
Master of Arts degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management, Minor in Business Administration -
California State Polytechnic University
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