Lisa Duncan
Topeka,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented educator with a proven track record at Pauline South Intermediate School, excelling in curriculum development and technology integration. Utilized collaborative teamwork to enhance student learning, achieving significant advancements in literacy and STEAM. Demonstrates a positive attitude and a goal-oriented approach, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for diverse learning needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Pauline South Intermediate School
07.2017 - Current
- Instructed students on a variety of different literacy skills needed to be successful in the classroom and beyond.
- Welcomed all students and staff to the library and created a warm and safe environment.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and other staff by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Developed and maintained a collection of resources appropriate to curriculum and learning styles inherent within school community.
- Updated library collection to diversify titles to fit student population.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase books, supplies and STEAM materials to be utilized by students and staff.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Developed our building's yearly Master Schedule, speaking with all stakeholders.
- Trained staff, scheduled, and executed State Assessments as the Building Test Coordinator.
4th Grade Teacher
Pauline South Intermediate School
07.2005 - 05.2017
- Taught core subjects of ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, along with SEL curriculum.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through behavior specific praise.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Education - K-9 Education
Washburn University
Topeka, KS 05-2005
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of St. Mary's
Leavenworth, KS05-2008
Library Media Specialist Endorsement
Ft. Hays State University
Hays05-2017
Skills
- Highly Organized
- Goal-oriented
- Project-based learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive Attitude
- Curriculum development
Additional Information
Other Roles & Responsibilities at Pauline South
- Building Test Coordinator
- Building Leadership Team
- Yearbook Designer & Editor
- Master Scheduler
- STREAM Fair Coordinator
- Book Fair Coordinator
- Mentor Teacher
- NEA Building Representative
- STUCO Sponsor
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Pauline South Intermediate School
07.2017 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Pauline South Intermediate School
07.2005 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Education - K-9 Education
Washburn University
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of St. Mary's
Library Media Specialist Endorsement
Ft. Hays State University
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